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      Bardia National Park – Jeep Safari

      August 9, 2017July 18, 2018

      Nepal

      Trekking the Annapurna Circuit: Chame to Manang

      August 2, 2017March 27, 2021

      Nepal

      Bardia National Park – Jungle Walk

      July 28, 2017September 11, 2020

      Nepal

      Kopan Monastery – Buddhist & Meditation Retreat

      July 24, 2017February 20, 2018

      Nepal

      Still in Nepal

      July 17, 2017December 7, 2017

      Nepal

      Trekking the Annapurna Circuit: Leaving Kathmandu

      May 26, 2017February 20, 2018

      Nepal

      Snowed in on the Annapurna Circuit – Manang

      May 1, 2017February 20, 2018

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        • Son Doong – Great Wall of Vietnam
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  • Moving to Alaska
    • Alaska

      My Favorite Places in Alaska!

      January 8, 2026January 11, 2026

      Alaska

      Balancing Life Online and Offline

      July 3, 2024

      Alaska

      Kenai Fjords Kayak at Northwestern Glacier with Alaska…

      August 1, 2023January 7, 2026

      Alaska

      Aialik Glacier Kayaking with Alaska Geographic

      July 11, 2023November 26, 2024

      Alaska

      Erie Mine Trail

      June 28, 2022June 28, 2022

      Alaska

      Bonanza Mine Trail

      June 19, 2022June 18, 2022

      Alaska

      Photographing Northern Lights in Anchorage Alaska

      October 3, 2021November 20, 2024

      Alaska

      Backpacking the Kesugi Ridge Trail – Denali State…

      July 12, 2021July 11, 2021

      Alaska

      Day Trips from Anchorage

      July 6, 2021November 26, 2024

      Alaska

      Crust Skiing in Broad Pass – Car Camping…

      May 2, 2021November 26, 2024

      Alaska

      2020: Incredible Moments in Alaska

      January 9, 2021November 26, 2024

      Alaska

      Whittier Alaska Boat Tours – Watching Beloit Glacier…

      August 8, 2020November 26, 2024

      Alaska

      Pepper Peak – One of Eklutna Lake’s best…

      July 2, 2020November 26, 2024

      Alaska

      Hiking Curry Ridge Trail at K’esugi Ken Campground…

      June 2, 2020July 2, 2020

      Alaska

      Skiing to Skookum Glacier – Social Distancing like…

      May 21, 2020November 26, 2024

  • Backpacking in Nepal
    • Annapurna Circuit All
      Annapurna Circuit

      Trekking the Annapurna Circuit: Chame to Manang

      August 2, 2017March 27, 2021

      Annapurna Circuit

      Trekking the Annapurna Circuit: Leaving Kathmandu

      May 26, 2017February 20, 2018

      Annapurna Circuit

      Snowed in on the Annapurna Circuit – Manang

      May 1, 2017February 20, 2018

      Nepal

      Jungle Trekking to Village Homestays in Nepal

      January 12, 2018February 20, 2018

      Nepal

      Bardia National Park – Jeep Safari

      August 9, 2017July 18, 2018

      Nepal

      Trekking the Annapurna Circuit: Chame to Manang

      August 2, 2017March 27, 2021

      Nepal

      Bardia National Park – Jungle Walk

      July 28, 2017September 11, 2020

      Nepal

      Kopan Monastery – Buddhist & Meditation Retreat

      July 24, 2017February 20, 2018

      Nepal

      Still in Nepal

      July 17, 2017December 7, 2017

      Nepal

      Trekking the Annapurna Circuit: Leaving Kathmandu

      May 26, 2017February 20, 2018

      Nepal

      Snowed in on the Annapurna Circuit – Manang

      May 1, 2017February 20, 2018

  • Life in Korea
    • The Countdown
    • First day on the job
    • Culture Shock
    • Seoul Hiking Group
    • Best Places for Spring in Korea
    • Best Places for Winter in Korea
    • The Best Places for Fall in Korea
    • My brother visits!
    • A Hagwon Horror Story
  • National Parks
    • Mount Bromo – Indonesia
    • Mount Ijen – Indonesia
    • Petra – Jordan
    • +Bardia – Nepal
      • Bardia – Jungle Walk
      • Bardia – Jeep Safari
      • Bardia – Village Homestay
    • +Bukhansan – South Korea
      • Baegundae – Bukhansan’s Highest Peak
      • Bukhansan – Dobongsan
      • Bukhansan – Lunar New Year
    • +Jirisan – South Korea
      • Jirisan – The Ascent
      • Jirisan – Above the Clouds
      • Jirisan – The Descent
    • Juwangsan – South Korea
    • +Seoraksan – South Korea
      • Seoraksan – Cable Car
      • Seoraksan – Day Trips
      • Seoraksan – Dinosaur Ridge
      • Seoraksan – Fall
      • Seoraksan – Spring
      • Seoraksan – Ulsanbawi
    • Ulleungdo – South Korea
    • +Taroko -Taiwan
      • Taroko – Shakadang Trail
      • Taroko – Motorbiking to Hehuanshan
    • Bryce Canyon – Utah, USA
    • Denali – Alaska, USA
    • Grand Canyon – Arizona, USA
    • Haleakala – Hawaii, USA
    • +Olympic – Washington, USA
      • Olympic – The Hoh Rainforest
      • Olympic – Hurricane Ridge
    • +Zion – Utah, USA
      • Zion – West Rim Trail
      • Zion Day 2
      • Zion – Angel’s Landing
    • Cat Tien – Vietnam
    • +Phong Nha-Ke Bang – Vietnam
      • +Hang Son Doong – The World’s Largest Cave
        • Son Doong – Entrance
        • Son Doong – Watch out for Dinosaurs
        • Son Doong – Garden of Edam
        • Son Doong – Great Wall of Vietnam
        • Son Doong The Most Glorious Bath Ever
      • Hang En
      • 11 Things to do in Phong Nha, Vietnam
      • Ho Khanh Homestay – Phong Nha, Vietnam
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    Banking frustrations living abroad

    by Mr Mike July 17, 2014March 25, 2019
    by Mr Mike July 17, 2014March 25, 2019

    Banking abroad is possibly the most frustrating aspect of living in another country.  About a month ago I converted a large sum of Korean Won to US Dollars and sent it via…

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    Paying your Korean Electric Bill

    by Mr Mike May 31, 2014
    by Mr Mike May 31, 2014

    Korean utilities can be difficult to pay and even harder to understand.  I usually just pay without thinking about it but in case you’re interested in any of those electric bill charges…

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    Open Class – 4th grade Korean debates

    by Mr Mike May 28, 2014
    by Mr Mike May 28, 2014

    Korean schools have a tradition of hosting an “open class” where parents are invited to watch a lesson.  That day was today!  Luckily my team leaders prepared a great lesson to keep…

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    CPIS’s hagwon atrocity continues

    by Mr Mike May 19, 2014
    by Mr Mike May 19, 2014

    Earlier today I got this anonymous comment on my Last week at CPIS post. I wish I would have read your blog before signing a contract with CPIS! I am currently working…

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    Korean Teacher’s Day

    by Mr Mike May 15, 2014
    by Mr Mike May 15, 2014

    In Korea May 15th is national Teacher’s Day.  Typically students bring in gifts for all their teachers and write notes.  We were originally supposed to have an assembly recognizing all of us…

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    Being sick in Seoul sucks

    by Mr Mike April 15, 2014
    by Mr Mike April 15, 2014

    Its been nearly 2 weeks since I had the drive to sit down and write, mostly because I’ve been battling an awful “manflu” (as some have dubbed it) with the changing season.…

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    Payday!

    by Mr Mike March 25, 2014
    by Mr Mike March 25, 2014

    Payday is always a good day, unless of course you don’t get paid.  Thankfully my new job doesn’t exhibit the same tendencies I’ve become used to and we got paid bright and early this…

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    A bilingual classroom missing a few walls

    by Mr Mike March 23, 2014
    by Mr Mike March 23, 2014

    Okay, so I’ve been busy.  But busy is good, especially since its because I love my new job and coworkers!  Teaching 4th grade is a wonderful change from my crappy hogwon and…

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    Overcoming an unexpected hurdle

    by Mr Mike March 4, 2014
    by Mr Mike March 4, 2014

    Day two with my new 4th graders went even better than I could have planned.  I cleaned up my computer and didn’t have random pop ups in the middle of my lessons;…

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    First Day of 4th grade ESL!

    by Mr Mike March 3, 2014
    by Mr Mike March 3, 2014

    After an outstanding Sunday orientation with my new team of teachers I was stoked about meeting my students today!  As with any day in a classroom there were a few hiccups but…

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