Travel
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Getting around South Korea
When I think back on my time in Korea, public transport is never far from my mind. It’s fascinating that such an ordinary event should take up so much space in my Korean memories. I remember the crowded buses and metros where using one’s elbows to get onboard was commonplace and sometimes absolutely necessary – in fact, it was from the oldest generations that were the best instigators of elbowing and pushing. I remember the bus drivers speeding, swerving, and quickly braking on routes keeping my body and mind in skate and surf mode when standing. I remember the smaller buses and stations with only Hangul signs. Thankfully the Korean…
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Privileges at Corpus Christi, Cambridge University
The lawn, the beautifully kept lawn that no one was allowed to walk or stand on.
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“Paris is always a good idea!”
...It’s not a list for those who simply want to see Paris, rather one for those who want to truly experience it.
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The Eiffel Tower: The Heart of Paris
...the moon and stars were out, and the magic of Paris sat perfectly in the air.
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Breaking a taboo – Busan, South Korea
I stopped at the sound of gasps ... a seven year old student feared for his very life.
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The cup – Colorado, USA
- “Sorry, I ordered a small, not a large.”
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Sacred walks: Šuma Marjan Park and Krka National Park, Split, Croatia
When I think back to some of my most profound travel moments, I think of solo walks.
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Up close with the Mona Lisa
Then, it was there, and I, an art-lover from the other side of the world, was in front of the ‘Mona Lisa’.
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Golden Gate, Kiev, Ukraine
... After pocketing our cash, the guards let us enter.
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Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia, Turkey
...With the fire roaring, the ropes were cast off and we were up and away.