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It’s that time of the year again, no I’m not talking about the holidays! It’s my 3rd year Guam-iversary! November is a special month because it marks the time when I took a leap of faith, quit my job,...
View ArticlePart One: It’s Seoul Cold!!!
We’ve made it home safely from my birthday trip to South Korea. Nothing could have prepared us for the cold we felt the moment we stepped outside. It has been three years since I’ve lived in the States...
View ArticlePart Two: Gangnam Style!
During our last trip to Boracay, PI locals would say to Peter, “Ahh Gangnam style!” We were so confused about what they meant. We found out that Gangnam is the fancy part of the city. There is a...
View ArticlePart Three: Hongdae
I think Peter and I had the most fun in Hongdae. We spent every evening here! When we got off the subway and walked up the steps to the street I was like, “WOW!” So many lights, people, music playing;...
View ArticlePart Four: Birthday in Seoul!
If ever you feel sad about aging, just plan a really cool trip that will make you forget all about it! I turned the big 3-0 in Seoul this year and, up until my trip, I was a little sad. I was feeling...
View ArticleGoodbye Seoul!
Although we were stunned by the cold and had planned way too many activities, more than we could accomplish, we tried to make the most of our vacation! Throughout our stay we used Seoul’s subway...
View ArticleHolidays in Guam
It goes without saying that, if you’re not from Guam, Christmas just isn’t the same. December is the beginning of dry season and has some of the most beautiful, sunny days. So, it’s hard to get into...
View ArticleCreepy Creatures: Monitor Lizard
How could I NOT do a post about the monitor lizards in Guam! I first saw one while on the River Boat Cruise sitting up in a tree catching some rays. I wasn’t too creeped out by it either! The next...
View ArticleBeware of the Guam Massage Parlor
The day after I arrived on Guam, Peter had to go to work so I was on my own. Before he set me loose on the streets of Tumon he said, “Oh yea stay away from the massage parlors!” They’re the places with...
View ArticleCreepy Creatures of Guam: Eel
Ugh I feel grossed out already!!! I’ve never been a fan of eels, maybe due to The Little Mermaid, but they creep me out so much! Previously, I’d only seen them in aquariums and I’d be thankful that I...
View ArticleBuying & Selling at the Dededo Flea Market
If we ever get up early on Sunday, our favorite place to go for some breakfast is the Dededo Flea Market. Vendors set up shop early in the morning to sell their fresh produce, fish, hot food, clothes,...
View ArticleSi Yu’us Ma’ase’, Guam
“The only way I’ll leave Guam is if you make me, but I’ll be kicking and screaming the whole way!” Well, it happened. As you read this, I am somewhere in the Midwest starting a new life with Peter. It...
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