Here is a video of me reflecting on my life in Korea—why I came, what I learned and why I’m leaving. It’s the end of an era.
Read MoreThe DMZ is the DeMilitarized Zone, the border between North and South Korea, the 38th parallel. There lies many observatories and even a cable car, along with the legacy of a brutal war and the mythologizing that came after.
Read MoreThis town, like many Korean tourist spots, is catered to modern comforts with the dressings of the wistful past. Is it authentic? I don’t know what makes something authentic or not until it hits me square in the jaw.
Read MorePart 2 of my Is It Problematic to Teach English in South Korea? series, which examines the TEFL industry in Korea, linguistic imperialism, and neo-colonialism.
Read MorePart 1 of my Is It Problematic to Teach English in South Korea? series. Is it ethical to teach English abroad?
Read MorePart of my Jeju series. The Snoopy Garden is a not just a cash grab. I wish I’d say I wasn’t surprised by that (so cynical) but I was.
Read MorePart of my Jeju series. The Bunker de Lumières is a digital art installation. The music swells, and it takes you into Van Gogh’s work, swirling and swimming.
Read MoreHere’s another installment of my monthly updates. Vaccines are still a distant blip on the horizon, but at least cases here are low for now. It’s relieving to be able to make mac n cheese for friends.
Read MoreThe temperature’s dropped. The fall sweaters are pulled out. Roasted sweet potato carts line the streets. It’s all very dark academia.
Read MoreThis past month I combed through the 18,000 photos on my phone and delete the ones I don’t need. But wait, what counts as “need”?
Read MoreArt has the power to make change. One person can make a difference. Art can be an act of resistance, and the lessons we learn from Rainbow Village can be brought home.
Read MoreOnce a mining village in the hills of North-eastern Taiwan, it’s now infamous for many kitties and kitty-themed cafes.
Read MoreThis past January, after 13 grueling hours of an exercise in stasis, I made it home. Er, one of my homes. Which way is home again?
Read MoreWhy did I minor In Italian and was that a waste of time? God, I hope not. Let’s talk about studying abroad.
Read MoreI've been in Korea for six months and with that, I can say we've gotten out of the honeymoon period and the dust has settled.
Read MoreI apologize for the long gap—I went to Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam for my winter trip a few weeks ago, and I'm still sleeping it off.
Read MoreLast Tuesday was Hangeul Day, so I thought it would be best to spend my day off enjoying some traditional Korean sights on such a traditional holiday.
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