To understand the magnitude of this story of fate/coincidence, you may want to read up on my philosophy of The River of Life. Before I...

One night in Bangkok, and I was three hours into perching on a piano bench in a living room that had been turned into a board game club,...

We're about to visit the most popular and touristy street in Bangkok to see what this water festival is all about, but don't worry: I got...

When is the last time you felt uncomfortable, and how did you react to it? You probably look at travel photos and videos on Instagram and...

Looking for Part 1? The month of March was actually three months long. Or, at least, that's how it feels. But time is just a construct,...

Thailand: The Land of Smiles, where the people are as warm as the temperature, even in the winter. The best way for me to paint a picture...

Exactly two weeks ago, I embarked on a five-month backpacking journey, just me and a big ol’ backpack. My adventures began in Ningbo,...

I am currently homeless and unemployed, and it all feels right. I've noticed a pattern, or more of a flow, in my recent life. Things will...

Well, hello, everyone! It's been a long time, but I'm back, and I'm happy to say that one of my goals for 2024 is to get this blog back...

Can you believe I've been living in Korea for three years?! I can't! This is my best video-in-review ever! It's full of wacky moments,...

Today is my three-year Korea-versary! In 2019, I found myself unfulfilled in life. It's like I was mindlessly collecting pieces of...

Here are the best moments of my second year in Korea (2021)! Video highlights: Hikes BIG snowstorm!! Camping on the beach Lots of...

January 8th marked my two-year Korea-versary! Wow!! The first six months here went so slowly. Every month felt like three. Every...

The Challenge In October, I embarked on a new adventure/challenge/crazy-person-thing called the Seoul-to-Busan bike tour. The goal was to...

I work at an English hagwon, which is a Korean cram school or academy. I teach the highest level of 6th graders (elementary school) and...

Bongeunsa Temple is a serene and historic Buddhist place of worship, nestled into the modern hustle-bustle of Gangnam in South Korea....

Perhaps you're living around Seoul and looking for the best things to do here, or maybe you're just dreaming up your exciting...

There are two constants in life (in Korea): 1. There will always be another mountain to hike. 2. There will always be a temple somewhere...

Ryan picked us up on a main street encased by Korean restaurants and franchises, Korean signage, and an uncountable number of Hyundai and...

“I feel like right now, if I died, I could honestly die happy because I’ve already done everything I wanted to do. Except for travel to...