Wats for days, a broken laptop, friends new and old, Muay Thai, public urination, and, of course, lots of pictures.
Read MoreBangkok
What should have been two days in Bangkok turned into four, but I ain't fussin' over that. Read the story, and see the pictures.
Read MoreRough Beginnings
Terror precedes adventure. At least to me. Every time a trip nears, there is a sinking feeling in my stomach like I’m making a bad decision or a mistake. What-ifs tumble through my mind like an avalanche, and I question every decision I make a hundred times or more. As the date draws near, the questions become weightier, and the dread grows almost unbearably.
Read MorePraying to Buddha at Samgwangsa Temple in Busan, South Korea
Buddha's Birthday Bash in Busan
Buddha's Birthday is a holiday celebrated by lantern festivals in Korea. Before leaving the US, I went to a different kind of lantern festival in Dallas. I saw another one last year in Gwangju, but the affair was held in the shadow of the Sewol disaster. I was't entirely impressed by the visit in Dallas, but now I've seen how the Koreans do it when not in mourning, and I have to say, it's worth the visit despite the possibility of crowds.
Read MoreAnapji pond, ancient palace of Silla, and pride of Korea.
A day at the pond - Anapji, Gyeongju
Anapji Pond is the ancient palace of the Silla Kingdom. It is a relic of the time when Korea was divided into three warring states, each vying for control of the peninsula. It's a beautiful sight in the midst of a beautiful city near the east coast of modern day South Korea. I took a trip there months ago, and now I'm sharing some of my images, and the story behind them.
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