This past week I was asked to give a presentation at Sejong University about my business. During the Q&A period that followed, one of the questions that popped up was,”…

I always say, “Go big or go home,” and today is no exception. Back in January, near the end of our trip, we had a full free day in Manila,…

Museums offer a great deal of protection to historical documents and artifacts. Their environment can be carefully controlled and monitored, ensuring the items’ longevity. After taking a look at the…

In the second part of my series on Korea’s National Treasures (Part One: The National Palace Museum), I sat down with the Conservation Science Team at the National Museum of…

I’m often asked about the threat of war with North Korea. To be honest, it’s not something I give much attention to these days. This is mainly because I am…

What would a trip to the US be without at least one stop to a National Park or Monument by the QiRanger? This past weekend, we hopped out of Phoenix…

King Jeongjo commissioned Shilhak scholars Lee Deok-Mu and Park Je-Ga to cull the best practices of Korean Martial Arts with those of China and Japan to create a comprehensive military…

Take a look at this picture: This is history, and it is slowly dis appearing. For those not sure just what the image above depicts, this is a Haenyeo, (해녀),…

This past weekend was Children’s Day in Korea. Since Jo and I don’t have children, we opted to celebrate the day at Seoul Plaza and the Friendship Festival. While there…

This past trip to the Philippines saw Jo and I experiencing an amazing event: The 2012 Ati Atihan Festival, celebrating Señor Santo Niño. The festival lasts for three weeks, with…

I’ve lived in Dongtan for nearly 3 years. In this short time, I’ve tried to get to know as much of it as I could. However, one place always draws…

Wishing you all well and a prosperous new year!