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My Wild Gamble on Free Military Flights

Some trips are carefully planned months in advance. Others seem to unfold one complication—and one lucky break—at a time. This journey from Bangkok to America was definitely the latter. Having done this several times over the years, the plan was…

  • May 30, 2026
  • Bangkok/Central, China, East Asia, Korea, South (Republic of Korea), Southern, Space A Flight, Thailand

Chasing Space-A: Weeks in Korea & a First-Class Surprise

The Space-A Gamble: Weeks in Korea Leaving the warmth of Southeast Asia behind, I embarked on an adventure that would take me from Thailand to Korea and back again. What began as a simple journey became a collection of unforgettable…

  • September 10, 2023
  • East Asia, Korea, South (Republic of Korea), UNESCO Sites

A Hot Tub, New Friends and the Sea of Japan

An Unexpected Invitation in Seoul As I soaked in the invigorating hot tub of my Seoul hotel, adventure beckoned after meeting a couple who were on a weekend escape from the further south in Korea. They were firmly rooted in…

  • November 16, 2022
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