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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. […]

Christi 1 year agoJune 11, 2020

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 […]

Christi 3 years agoDecember 4, 2018

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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 […]

Christi 3 years ago

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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 […]

Christi 3 years agoNovember 20, 2018

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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 […]

Christi 3 years agoNovember 19, 2018

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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 […]

Christi 4 years ago

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I Survived Amsterdam

The other day I was picking up groceries when I bumped into a Mermaid. I mentioned that I was interested in seeing Amsterdam but I wasn’t sure if I wanted to make it a family or a solo trip. “I wouldn’t mind splashing my fins in the canals again”, she sighed as she plucked a […]

Christi 4 years agoSeptember 27, 2017

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Capturing Prague with Kids

Prague was a beautiful place to stroll and explore with family and friends! The hardest part was figuring out how to buy our tickets for the tram into town. Thankfully our hotel gave us a nice map and explained which type of tram tickets were available. Day One Making our way to the connection closest […]

Christi 4 years agoJuly 12, 2017

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Our Four Day London Adventure with Kids!

With my tourist hat on and our bags packed we headed to the one destination everyone was looking forward to-London! A joy and a challenge because we represent a wide variety of interest and we must figure it out in 4 days or less. Day One An early morning flight and a bus ride later […]

Christi 4 years agoJune 27, 2017

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Scouting New Places to Take the Family! Here are My Top 5

I love to travel the way some people can take solace in knitting a scarf. My friend calls this angry knitting. My step-mom describes this as allowing the magic to flow through you. All I know is if there is such a thing as a knitting chakra, it’s blocked. My travel chakra on the other […]

Christi 5 years agoJune 27, 2017

Action is Required

Social Media Break in Gapyeong 가평군

Guide to Discovering your Favorite Winter Activities in Korea!

Yongin Folk Village in Gyeonggi-do

Let’s Go Apple Picking at Yeasan Apple Farm Winery!

Naked in Onyang Hot Springs

A Culinary Journey into the Heart of Paris!

I Survived Amsterdam

Capturing Prague with Kids

Our Four Day London Adventure with Kids!

Scouting New Places to Take the Family! Here are My Top 5

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