Tag: asia
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China

I went to China in 2008, a few months before the country hosted the Olympic Games. It was an interesting place, with a mixture of traditional culture and modern commerce. I stayed there for about a week, in and around Beijing, going on some tours as well as exploring the area on my own. I…
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Thailand

Thailand was the second country I went to in Asia. I went to the city of Chiang Mai. I was there for about a week, going on different tours every day. I visited Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a large and gorgeous temple. I went to Doi Inthanon, the highest mountain in Thailand. While I…
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Cambodia

In August of 2022, I took a short trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia. I enjoyed the wonderful sights, the delicious food, and the kind people. It rained every evening, but I always had time to finish my adventures before the deluges began. On day 1 of my trip, I just walked around the city and…
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South Korea

As I mentioned on my Asia page, I lived and worked in Japan as an English teacher for 5 years. After my time there, I moved to South Korea, where I also worked as an English teacher. All told, I lived and worked in Seoul, the capital city, for 7 years. Seoul is a big…