Seoul’s drive to rebuild and reinvent itself has yielded some quite spectacular results – and also reveals something interesting about… READ MORE
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Not being much of a gourmet, I’m usually content to live off convenience stores or vending machines whenever I holiday… READ MORE
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A Sunday in Seoul can never be complete without the following: Mass, museums, and a meal. Fortunately, the South Korean… READ MORE
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Suwon (수원) is one of my favourite day trip destinations out of Seoul, mainly because of its breathtaking Joseon-era stone… READ MORE
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Suwon isn’t all that far from Seoul, but I was happy to try one of Korea’s long-haul tourist rail services… READ MORE
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I was feeling quite knackered after my red-eye flight from Manila to Seoul. That said, with the sun high in… READ MORE
The hills of the Arashiyama district are ablaze with colour every fall, transforming the northwestern reaches of Kyōto into a… READ MORE
Another short and sweet snapshot post, just to tide us over until the next proper field report. Today, let’s have… READ MORE
Following my customary walking route through Kyōto’s Higashiyama district, I began with Kiyomizu-dera and gradually worked my way north, pausing… READ MORE
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The winding, hilly lanes of Kyōto’s Higashiyama district require a fair bit of effort to navigate. Fortunately, a little tea… READ MORE
"People ask me what I do in the winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."
~ Rogers Hornsby