Christmas in South Korea
Christmas had come once again and, as was tradition I told my wife it just didn't feel like Christmas. Once again she asked what exactly...
Mountain Hiking in Oman
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The World’s Smallest Town: A few Beers in Betoota, Outback Australia
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A Week in a Tokyo Capsule Hotel
Japan (as far as I know) invented the capsule hotel. Nobody else would, or could. These are places where a wandering non-gazillionaire or random...
Korea versus Japan
The rear door of the taxi opened itself toward me, and swung closed as I sat. I guess this was to save me from...
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Christmas in Oman
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