On the biologically diverse island of Palawan, Donald and I fell in love with the natural tropical scenery. The island is the most westerly island in the Philippines and it has the greatest vibe. We were volunteering at a laid-back hostel called Bamboo Hostel in Puerto Princesa. Bamboo Hostel is owned by two native Filipinos, Rye and Christine (along with… Read more →
Behold An island of rich greenery Piles of natural treasures These are the greatest qualities of Bohol As we ride the spiral road enroute to The hills that resemble chocolate truffles Hills that also remind you of Chicken pox or bites from mosquitos Or piles of moss covered clouds I didn’t expect to see how unique the hills Formed a… Read more →
Although Donald and I are traveling, we managed to work multiple gigs while staying in Busan, South Korea. We wanted to pick another place to visit in Korea but the thought of visiting another major city did not sound appealing. At least, not as appealing as Korea’s volcanic island, Jeju. Enchanting waterfalls, unique topography, and warm beaches where the sparkles… Read more →
Before Donald and I left Portland, June 29th 2016, our original goal was to travel for a couple months and eventually settle in the country Donald found a teaching job. We were thinking we would have made it to Cambodia or Vietnam, where we were looking to live, by September or October. Even though this was the intentional plan, the… Read more →
Here’s a quick post on one of my favorite spots in Busan. If you ever visit, be sure to check this place out; you won’t regret it! There’s a lot to see in Busan. It rides South Korea’s coastline nestling it within beaches, there are mountains to hike, it’s South Korea’s 2nd largest city which gives an array of restaurants,… Read more →
As Donald mentioned in the last post, we had no idea what we were in for when we started working at Kimchee Guesthouse Busan. After meeting up with Scott, the manager, and seeing that the place was still undergoing a lot of renovations, we were skeptical that the hostel would open in two weeks. We checked out some of the… Read more →
Seomyeon Streets gleaming with blinking lights Resembling the glitter we’d wear on our bodies As we pushed through the throngs Of sweaty club goers and soju guzzlers Pausing at the heart outlined sculpture To hear the melodies of a street performer Beat into our ear drums as a crowd of Koreans cheered them on We’d waste Won trying to catch… Read more →
Within less than 24 hours of arriving to Busan, a coastal city in South Korea, I managed to schedule an immediate interview for a job teaching English at a summer camp. I had been looking around to see if there were any positions for part time teaching gigs on mykoreanfriends.com and Craig’slist. Sure enough, there were a handful of ads… Read more →
