Travels

Travels

Japan travels…Osaka … Kobe

Now that I’m no longer a teacher – for the time being – it’s time to relax and enjoy myself.  It’s not all fun and games though, over the next month there are preparations to be made for the move to Qatar.  There are five years of Korean life to be packed up, thrown out, ...

Canada Korea Qatar

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything but these have been busy times.   My time in Korea is coming to an end and a new adventure is around the corner. I don’t know exactly how to describe my feelings at this, best to just say I am happy, sad, excited, and scared.  Yes, that ...

Picasso, Pasta & Justice for North Korea

Myself and K got out of the house in grand style on Saturday.  We caught an early train to Seoul to do some sightseeing.  First up was Deoksu Palace.  It was a nice place, and considering that it was 2 min away from the first exit on the city hall subway stop I’m surprised that ...

Guinsa

Getting there: Unless you live in Seoul or Cheongju (both of which offer direct buses), your best bet would be to go to Danyang or Jecheon first, and then take a bus to the temple.  Both of these places are on the rail lines so you can book your ticket online at Korail’s English website.  Check ...

Resolutions Report Card

Way back earlier in the year I set some personal goals to achieve for 2010, how did I do?  Like almost every other person on the planet, I didn’t accomplish everything I set out to do.  But overall all I’m pleased with the work I put in.  And I can honestly say that not only ...

Road Trip 2010 … Jeju to Busan to …

I wake up under a pair of blankets with a cool breeze blowing across my face.  It’s not a dream, it’s the air conditioner.  Since I won’t be scuba diving, I’ve decided to head back to the mainland.  I book a ticket for Busan because this way I can still have a full day on ...