How do I even begin to write about our trip to Myanmar?!  This post will be a long one so fasten your seatbelt, grab that second cup of coffee, glass of wine and feel free to take breaks if my chatter becomes tiresome!  Not only were we fortunate enough to spend 8 full days in … More Magical, Marvelous Myanmar!

Things work so well here it reduces one’s stress.  Examples – free wifi is almost everywhere and devices automatically connect even when we are 3 floors underground riding the subway.  They give you a buzzer at all food counters so you never wonder if your order is forgotten or have to wait long for your … More Cue the drum roll please…Numero UNO: Efficiency

Resulting from a long history of mixed religions and subjugation to Japan, the Korean mindset is unique.  It takes at least 6 months to begin to understand. Koreans are openly rude in superficial ways. They will bump into you and say nothing – there really is no word for excuse me or sorry.  They may … More Number 2: “Korean Kindness”