Thoughts on Korea

Posted on February 18th, 2008 by james

• Everyone has satellite tv…in their car…that they watch while driving.
• I was expecting there to be American GI’s prowling the streets mercilessly trying to bag Korean girls, I only saw one guy in uniform ball and chain with a girl.
• Very few western people outside of Seoul. So if you leave that city, better make sure you […]

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KOREA: Love Hotels

Posted on February 9th, 2008 by james

So I was in the Republic of Korea, recharging my body with enough soju to make it through another Joseon Dynasty. One way of staying there is by staying in what the Koreans call “Motels”. These places are also known as Love Hotels. They have them in Japan but I’ve never seen them in mainland […]

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City on Fire

Posted on February 7th, 2008 by james

Happy Chinese Korean Lunar Rat Mouse Year (and hit the deck).
I just got back from Korea. I’m not sure which has paralyzed the city more, the half inch of snow on the ground or the mad rush of the holidays.
Last night a fierce competition erupted in the sky of rivaling fireworks. I believe all 7 […]

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