(also – mushroom villages, mystery amphibians and a water festival) I’ve been wanting to share this particular story for a while but was either wallowing in linguistic lethargy or uber-excited about other events that received priority by being so fresh in my mind. So let’s get to it! After hiking the hills of Sapa in…Continue reading The Sage of Yuanyang
Coiled Dragon – visiting the Great Wall at Gubeikou
The Great Wall of China. I’ve dreamed of visiting the Great Wall for a very long time. Along with the Pyramids of Giza and the Roman Colosseum, this ancient man-made structure pops up again and again when I think about ANY educational books of my childhood. It is a remarkable example of humankind’s perseverance (and…Continue reading Coiled Dragon – visiting the Great Wall at Gubeikou
South Korea’s got Seoul!
Picking the location that we wanted to stay in in S. Korea’s capital was pretty easy in the end. Hongdae is a well-known backpacker district that has a “college town” feel while still being close enough to the lights, smells and sounds of the big city. We will remember Hongdae for being packed with skin…Continue reading South Korea’s got Seoul!