Asia
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Lunar New Year at Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin Temple
The Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple in Hong Kong is the place to be to make your New Year's wish. The Taoist shrine is famous for making worshiper's wishes come true.…
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Going to a Korean Jjimjilbang
Are you thinking about going to a Korean jjimjilbang but are a little intimidated by the language barrier, the unknown, and the nakedness? Don't fret, I explored Siloam Sauna in Seoul, scoped it…
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Biking around Osaka: 5 Must See Stops
Biking Osaka is the best way to see this incredible city. Osaka is a biking city; it allows you to see so much more compared to walking or riding public transportation. You can…
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Busan: the Must-See City of Korea
As the second largest city in South Korea with 3.5 million people and the 9th busiest port in the world, Busan definitely feels different than high-end Seoul. It has some grit, and I…
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Istanbul was Constantinople: What to Do
Istanbul is a one-of-a-kind city with unparalleled history and rich culture. It was founded in 660 BC by Greek colonists and was the government, commerce and cultural capital during the Roman, Byzantine, Latin…
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Sleeping at Incheon Airport, South Korea
Sleeping at Incheon Airport - If you live in South Korea and are traveling out of the country, most likely you’ll be flying out of Incheon International Airport. Incheon is about 30 miles…
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Thoughts from an American Living in Korea in the time of Trump and Kim Jong-Un
Today North Korea claimed they successfully tested a hydrogen bomb, that when used in conjunction with a long-range missile could potentially reach the United States. This is the sixth test by North Korea,…
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Climbing Mt. Hoverla: Ukraine’s Tallest Mountain
Mt. Hoverla, in the Carpathian Mountains, is Ukraine's tallest mountain at 2,061 meters (6,762 ft). A dwarf compared to other mountains, but the perfect size for an inexperienced climber. Like most places outside…
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Cairo, Egypt: The Land of Antiquity
I went to Cairo in December 2011. Earlier that year, hundreds of thousands of Egyptians protested the 30-year autocratic rule of Hosni Mubarak. Civilians occupied government buildings, protested in the streets, most notably…
