My second day in Korea got off to a great start as it was a balmy 25 degrees in the morning which felt like 75 after the single digits we fared walking around the previous day. It was also the day I learned that breakfast isn't really a thing in Korea after starting the day … Continue reading An unforgettable Korean experience
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My first 24 hours in (South) Korea
South Korea is probably not at the top of everyone's tourist destination list when traveling to Asia. These lists probably start with the more popular countries of Japan, Hong Kong, and Thailand. And while those countries are near the top of my list as well, it made me that much more excited to spend five … Continue reading My first 24 hours in (South) Korea
Bali Musings
Below are simply my musings on Bali. I loved and enjoyed my time there and would go back again but I think it's important to look at the impact that tourism has on small islands that lack the resources and infrastructure to keep up with the demand and investment pouring into it. Bali is an … Continue reading Bali Musings
A few days in the Balinese Jungle
After 3 days of relaxing in the beach town of Canggu, Bali we headed to the jungle town of Ubud for the next three days. Ubud is only around 40 miles and 1-1.5 hours from Canggu but the landscape is vastly different. It is in the middle of the rain forest and it has much … Continue reading A few days in the Balinese Jungle
Bali Beachside Paradise
The only thing I really knew about Bali was that a lot of Instagram influencers and rich people went there for vacation. I knew it was somewhere in Southeast Asia and that it was an island that was part of Indonesia. After that it was all up in air and I really didn't have any … Continue reading Bali Beachside Paradise
3 Flights, 14 time Zones, 48 Hours
By now, you might have read Why I wanted to travel to Asia and maybe you also learned How I pulled it off. To achieve any goal you need to state what it is and why you want to do it. Next, you have to setup yourself for success. Finally, you've got to actually do it and … Continue reading 3 Flights, 14 time Zones, 48 Hours
How I pulled it off – From desk to Bali beach in 5 days
I had finally decided and committed to my goal of traveling to Asia. I wanted it to be at least 2 weeks in length and happen within the next 18 months. The problem was, I had just returned from a twelve month trip around the world where my company graciously allowed me to work remotely. … Continue reading How I pulled it off – From desk to Bali beach in 5 days
Even after 34 countries, Why Traveling to Asia was so Important to Me
I had just gotten back from a twelve month, 28 country trip around the world and yet I felt like I was missing something. I had the opportunity of a lifetime and had just completed a huge goal of mine but within weeks of being back into the daily life in the US, I was … Continue reading Even after 34 countries, Why Traveling to Asia was so Important to Me
The final farewell: Balboa Out
The final farewell for our Balboa group. We survived 52 weeks together. 55 started and 44 remained on what was the craziest adventure any of us had every been on. Strangers now family, we sadly were at the end of our trip. Ten countries lived in and many more visited. Too many memories to count … Continue reading The final farewell: Balboa Out
Ending the journey in Mexico City
Many countries fall victim to this but Mexico might get it the worst. Most people from the States have been there. They've went to an all-inclusive resort in Cancún or Cabo for Spring break or a quick weekend away. They got shuttled straight from the airport to their resort where they drank their sorrows away … Continue reading Ending the journey in Mexico City
