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  Kyoto: Part II

  December 29, 2011 / Asia, Japan, Videos

  In Kyoto Part II, Suzie continues her four day Japanese adventure through her favorite Japanese City. Follow her onward as she wanders through markets, visits the Imperial Palace, and attempts to achieve enlightenment during her final few hours in Kyoto. Accompanied by her hostel friend Philly, I wandered through Kyoto’s central Nishiki Market. A short walk from Gion, Nishiki Market has all things for a wandering traveller. From tourist trinkets, to traditional Japanese sandals, to twenty kinds of cucumbers in [...]

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  Going Public: Teaching at Public Schools in Korea

  December 20, 2011 / Korea, Teaching English

  Going Public Yea, yea… I am sure you have read this article over and over again on recruiter sites throughout the internet. You’ve looked over your state department’s web site, talked to friends, and heard all the stories about where to teach in Korea. If you are satisfied with what you read, go read another story on this site… there’s plenty of them. However, if you want my opinion on why I teach in the public school system in Korea, [...]

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  Tearing Through Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

  December 15, 2011 / Asia, Videos, Vietnam

  Walking the streets of Ho Chi Minh City, Ski finds a much more interesting city than he was expecting. Follow him as he moves through all the markets, museums, and sights that Ho Chi Minh has to offer!! Ho Chi Minh has much more to offer than a wild and crazy nightlife. During my first night, I met 2 great guys from New Zealand who toured around with me a bit. We took a “touristy” yet fun river cruise for [...]

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  Kyoto, Japan Part 1

  December 9, 2011 / Asia, Japan, Videos

  Suzie arrives in Kyoto in an attempt to see all she can in 2 days. Exhausted after an overnight bus trip, she finds the Inari Shrine and treks through the beautiful arches before crashing a bit earlier than expected. Watch the first of this two part series and see all that Kyoto, Japan has to offer. Stuff that’s Similar:Hiroshima, JapanA Day at Hwaseong FortressTouring Hoi AnThe Beijing Blues Pt. II: The Great Wall of ExhaustionAngkor Wat

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