An American in Seoul
Being an American expat in Asia certainly has its challenges. The culture is nearly a complete flip in mindset and values. If you don't speak the language, it can be quite frustrating and lonely at times. But, of all the Asian cities I have visited I must say Seoul is by far my favorite and the easiest to acclimate. Last weekend, I found a balance of enjoying the country I now live in, and maintaining a connection to a bit of home. Unconventional therapies of Korean style pampering and socializing with the expats.Last Saturday, I spent a full day in Seoul, starting with a visit to a spa for a facial at Dream Dermatology. Here in Korea, image takes priority over talent and s

Egypt...a 33 year old dream come true.

My new ride......Eco-Style
Walking up and down the Tancheon River is quite beautiful and good exercise. But I have envied those who ride their bikes as it looks so exhilarating. So, I sprung for a bike and ended up buying a MiniCooper....bike that is.A friend and I went for drinks last weekend in a small, trendy area just over the bridge off of the Jukjeon Station area and wondered into a bike shop that was still open. They had bikes made by Chevy, SAAB and the Mini Cooper. I chose the Mini Cooper as I wanted something nice, well built and the name MiniCooper...in all honesty. Anyway, she is burgundy red (of course) with chrome accessories and a nifty little black bag on the back for shopping. The gu

Under a Bedouin Sky: Jordan
Since I was a child I have had a fascination for archaeology, ancient history and pre-history, artifacts, and mysterious past civilizations. And one of those civilizations that had captured my imagination was Petra. Finally, a dream vacation come true. I spent a week in Jordan, exploring Roman ruins in Amman, desert castles in well, the desert, and a two day journey to Petra and the Wadi Rum. All of them extraordinary experiences. But it was Petra and the Wadi Rum that have me aching to return.I stayed at the Firas Palace Hotel in Amman for the first few nights. It wasn't extroardinary by any means, but had the necessities of comfort like hot water and electricity. The st