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Action is Required
Hasan Minhaj released this special on why this is an issue we cannot ignore. It is not just a rant it is a call to action. Specific actions we need to focus on. Actions that all Americans can get behind. If you are not willing to address the following, you are part of the problem. Even if you were part of the problem before what matters now is that it is time to be a part of the solution. 1. Policy Immunity The problem is when a crime is committed by police officers they are treated differently than the average citizen. This doesn’t reflect our American values. No one is…
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Social Media Break in Gapyeong 가평군
One of my new year resolutions for 2019 was to clean out my social media accounts. Things that no longer represent me or make me feel connected to the world? Unfollow. Delete. Remove self from group. No reason or need to be mean or crass about it. I’m simply choosing to respect myself and what occupies my time. Except it turned out to be more work than I anticipated. On top of that, April and May were emotionally intense for me both because I took the time to learn about the various memorials and mourn for the lives lost. My heart went out to these families. In our fast paced…
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Guide to Discovering your Favorite Winter Activities in Korea!
Last week Korea experienced its first snowfall. In the Pyeongtaek area it was pitiful, melting as it touched the ground. Yet the chill nipping in the air means we can no longer deny that winter is finally here. While we wait for the winter season to properly greet us, here is a couple of ideas on what you can do to help keep the adventure alive and well while you are in Korea! It’s Strawberry Season! In Korea, December kicks off the start of the season for strawberries and tangerines. They peak in January and February, then finish up in June. Which means there are plenty of opportunities to attend…
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Yongin Folk Village in Gyeonggi-do
The first time I heard about about Yongin, it was in reference to Everland, an Amusement park near Seoul. Which, um, I have yet to go check out. I recently heard Yongin also had a Korean Folk Village worth seeing, so I jumped in my car and drove over to see what it was about. How to get to the Korean Folk Village in Yongin Korean Folk Village has several helpful suggestions in using public transportation from originating from areas in and around Suwon or Gangnam. Once you arrive at Suwon station, you can use the Free Folk Village Shuttle Bus located at Exit 4. Check the schedule at the bottom…
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Let’s Go Apple Picking at Yeasan Apple Farm Winery!
When the leaves change colors and fall, it only seems natural to seek the best harvest of the season. Back home we would look for a pumpkin farm and bring home a prize pumpkin to carve. This year our hearts were set on picking the juiciest apple we could find in South Korea. Luckily we discovered that Yeasan Apple Winery would allow us to fulfill our heart’s desire! How to get to Yeasan Apple Farm: Chusawine.com email: chusawine@hanmail.net Address: 07-25 Daemong-ro Godeok-myeon Yesan-gun Chungcheongnam-do You can also find this in Naver listed as ‘Yesan Apple Wine‘ and in Waze as ‘Apple Farm’ We learned the apple pie making experience starts at 2pm to…
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Naked in Onyang Hot Springs
Since coming to Korea, I have heard alot about Jjimjilbangs. While getting ready for this trip, I learned there is also a prevalent hot springs culture. Korea has over 400 hot springs. For this trip we picked Asan, which was 40 minutes away from Pyeongtaek by train. There are three primary recommended places in Asan where you can experience Korea’s hot springs culture; Asan Sparvis, and Onyang Hot Springs, Paradise Spa Dogo. The Visit Korea website indicates there are many more places in the area to chose from. I’m told the oldest one is at Onyang Hot Spring Hotel. A place that dates back to the Three Kingdoms Period (the reign of…
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A Culinary Journey into the Heart of Paris!
In France, walking is a pleasure. I find it strange to say that, because walking is something we do everyday to get us from Point A to Point B. Yet I find it is a an act of pleasure when I give in to the act as a mediation in motion that offers my senses a bit of enjoyment around every corner that surprises me. It is as if walking give me a more intimate knowledge of the city I am in, and Paris woos me, in more ways than one. If you will allow it, Paris will entice you on a culinary journey… and like two lovers trying to…
