Category Archives: Travel

  One of my favorite places in Seoul is 청계천 (Cheonggyechoen). OhMyNews, has a great article on the 600 history of the once shanty town turned lover’s lane.  The ecological, spiritual, and communal benefits are so rewarding amongst the polluted, … Continue reading →

The Korean government is considering allowing men who have served their military service and foreigners with certain skills to hold two passports. Currently, male Koreans are allowed to hold citizenship from another country until they turn 18, when they must … Continue reading →

Listed below are FREE resources for English speakers in Seoul: Medical: The Seoul Help Center for Foreigners has a 24-hour medical referral service (after hours is for emergencies only) where medically trained, English-speaking professionals can refer individuals to medical services. … Continue reading →

I was in Oklahoma City last week for a conference celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the USFWS Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program. I made a short presentation for our Pacific region.  While there, I had a chance to visit the … Continue reading →

Here is a great photo essay highlighting America’s largest Korean community!

Here is the latest promotional travel video from the Korean Travel Organization.  Korea Sparkling  http://images.soapbox.msn.com/flash/soapbox1_1.swf Video: Korea Sparkling

I have made a few videos of my explorations in Korea. The quality is average as I am using my Canon s70 digital camera, not a camcorder. The first is a message from me and You mee to Jong hwa.  … Continue reading →

  I’m in Korea this month until June 19th. It’s been a week already, and I am sorry I have not kept up with this blog.   My first impressions are that Seoul is much too crowded, too polluted (both air and … Continue reading →

Two of my favorite things, fast cars and good Korean food. Today, Formula One signed a deal with the South Korean provnce of Jeolla-do, famous for bi bim bap, and kim chee! This is going to be awesome! I’m going … Continue reading →

This Hawaiian made it into the local Korean newspaper!  Mrs. Koga’s culture class was highlighted on Sept. 1 and a picture was shown. (Do you recognize me?)  I was purposefully looking down because I did not know where the photo would end up. Little … Continue reading →