So, some of you who read my posts might know that I got married last year.In fact, it’s nearly our … More
Tag: west meets east
Theories about Fan Death
Every summer Korea is plagued with concerns about the menace known as “fan death.” This danger is apparently isolated to … More
random moments living in Korea
None of these things are necessarily big enough events to deserve their own posts. But they are little moments and … More
5 Surprisingly True Things From Korean Dramas
A couple months before I came to Korea I started watching a few Korean dramas, mainly to start listening to … More
Korean vs American Educational Philosophies
I’ve noticed some big philosophical differences in the way Koreans and Americans view education. Even basics like methods of studying … More
Why Don’t Americans Travel As Much?
The statistic’s a few years old, but it stated that only 20% of Americans have a passport. I briefly touched … More
Some thoughts on Sexuality in South Korea
In nearly every society in recent years the question, “Are our kids growing up to fast?” is asked. And South Korea … More
Naked With Strangers: My Visit to a Korean Spa
For an uptight white person like me, the idea of being naked in a room full of strangers is very … More
Like a Fine Cup of Yogurt: Getting Cultured in Kyoto
On my recent trip to Japan, I went down to Kyoto for three days. I can’t lie, travel isn’t always … More
Visiting a Tokyo Maid Cafe
For over a decade maid cafes have been popular for both entertainment at refreshment in Tokyo. The concept behind these … More