Rachel’s tears were making me more upset than I was used to being. I was emotional as well, I just didn’t show it as freely. Onlookers must have thought someone had died. Thankfully that wasn’t the case. We were saying goodbye to the people who had mattered most to us in...
Our Week In Pictures – Week Sixteen, Seoul
posted by Jimmy
It seems fitting that my favourite set of photos in Korea have come in probably the most sentimentally important week. This weekend we headed to Seoul for one last big shebang before we went our separate ways. I’ll write a little more about it tomorrow. Needless to say, the goodbyes were emotional. The weekend was fantastic. The view up on Namsan tower was stunning at sunset. Earlier in the week I broke my laptop and had to buy a new one. I say ‘I broke’ because I quite literally broke it trying to fix a lesser problem. Never mind. My new one is great, thanks for asking. School is now finished. It was a pretty...
Abandoned or burnt out buildings
posted by Jimmy
Carrying on my interest in burnt out or abandoned buildings, Mike, a friend of mine in Iksan, offered to take me to an abandoned church in an extremely rural place just outside of the city. On the way back the plan was to stop off at a bar in town that had recently burned down. I realise that...
Sunny Destinations on the Pacific
posted by Jimmy
Those seeking sunny breaks along the Pacific will be spoilt for choice with the amount of holiday hot spots to choose from. With some destinations located in the US and others in Asia, there’s a good variety of places to suit anyone’s bucket list. Phuket, Thailand Phuket is called the...
Our Week in Pictures – Week Fifteen
posted by Jimmy
We’re a day late with this week’s installment. We spent the weekend out of town and the power cable for my laptop broke. I’m using Rachel’s little netbook. She must have the patience of a Buddhist monk to work on this thing- it’s so slow. Last weekend we took a...
From Soaring the Skies to Floating in Beer Cans: A...
posted by Jimmy
Australia is a popular destination for students and young travelers from all over the world. With some of the best beaches, world-class art museums, cultural attractions and friendly people, it’s easy to see why Australia appeals to young, energetic travelers. Where else can you watch people...
Timeshares, hostels, house sitting…deciding ...
posted by Jimmy
Accommodation – the biggest drain on our finances when we are on the road. I’m a planner, you see. I plan for almost everything I consider important. Money famously doesn’t make you happy, but it’s bloody important. Since the only source of income we’ll have is...
Empty Houses at Mudeung Mountain
posted by Jimmy
The ceiling supports felt weak. They would have supported my weight before the fire. Now, with burnt timber and ash covering the floor, I wasn’t confident. It was a strange feeling, standing in the loft of a roof-less house looking at a mountain. The residents were long-gone –...