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MILITARY SPOUSE TRAVEL LIFESTYLE BLOGGER Duffelbagspouse Travels Blog is a resource for travel tips, wellness, and maintaining a healthy home while serving in the military– sometimes far from home. Military Spouses are integral to our military members’ success, but we should never forget who we are or surrender our independence. Ultimately, military travel is slow travel. MILITARY SPOUSES SEEKING REMOTE JOBS Telecommuting jobs allow employees to work from home (cafes or co-working spaces) for organizations in the same general area. Remote work is the catch-all phrase for work that can be accomplished anywhere in the world with access to WI-FI, a phone, and a laptop. Virtual Jobs occur in a virtual environment. FREE OR DISCOUNTED WINE TOURS FOR MILITARY IN NAPA VALLEY 2800 Main St, St Helena, CA. (707) 967-2200. Charles Krug is one of our favorite winery tours/ tastings in Napa Valley. The winery also comps the classic tasting fee of $20 for active-duty military. The tasting included 5 wines, both reds, and whites, sweet and dry. We were treated with two extra tastings of reserve wines. DAEGU OFF-POST HOUSING AND APARTMENT GUIDE It had 2200 sq ft. Slightly over budget at 2.1 million Won, it is large for off-post housing. 4 bed/ 2 bath, 2 elevators. There is an amazing view from the 26th floor of a building close enough to downtown to enjoy. But without the traffic woes. The way this apartment was designed gave us views (and light) from 3 sides. THE SCENIC FLINT HILLS BYWAY The byway stretches more than 47 miles across the Flint Hills between Council Grove and Cassoday. And Council Grove is just a 40-minute drive down K-77 from my front door in Manhattan. So it’s perfect for a day trip to explore the area with the kids, hubby or all alone. Once there, it will take about 50-minutes to drive from end to end. HOW TO PREPARE FOR A PCS MOVE OVERSEAS KID-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES NEAR FORT RILEY The Oz Museum features a collection of more than 2,000 artifacts, dating back to 1900 making it a great kid-friendly activity near Fort Riley. The museum is only an hour from both Manhattan. The museum houses a collection of Wizard of Oz artifacts from 1900-present. At the same time, visitors enjoy posters, videos, and other memorabilia. PCS TO BAUMHOLDER GERMANY Baumholder Germany is a medieval town, mentioned in a document dating back to 1156. Thankfully, the city has gone through a few renovations. There are a few good restaurants in town, including the Vis a Vie, Zum Stadtkrug, Eis Cafe Dolomitten Giovani Panciera, Afrin Kebap, Zum Stern. There was even a McDonald’s. WHAT'S UP WITH THE PEACE SIGN ASIA What we know as the “peace” symbol shows up in selfies and group shots all over the Internet. What I’m having a difficult time understanding its origin. He was a pretty cool dude after all. Sir Churchill was regularly photographed with the peace symbol. But I’m finding it hard to believe that the Korean youth adopted their hand

gesture

RECYCLING IN SOUTH KOREA South Korea has taken bold steps to reduce the country’s carbon footprint. Unlike America where all the recycled goods are heaped into one bin, recycling in South Korea is a pretty involved process that includes separating aluminum from glass, batteries from MILITARY SPOUSE TRAVEL LIFESTYLE BLOGGER Duffelbagspouse Travels Blog is a resource for travel tips, wellness, and maintaining a healthy home while serving in the military– sometimes far from home. Military Spouses are integral to our military members’ success, but we should never forget who we are or surrender our independence. Ultimately, military travel is slow travel. MILITARY SPOUSES SEEKING REMOTE JOBS Telecommuting jobs allow employees to work from home (cafes or co-working spaces) for organizations in the same general area. Remote work is the catch-all phrase for work that can be accomplished anywhere in the world with access to WI-FI, a phone, and a laptop. Virtual Jobs occur in a virtual environment. FREE OR DISCOUNTED WINE TOURS FOR MILITARY IN NAPA VALLEY 2800 Main St, St Helena, CA. (707) 967-2200. Charles Krug is one of our favorite winery tours/ tastings in Napa Valley. The winery also comps the classic tasting fee of $20 for active-duty military. The tasting included 5 wines, both reds, and whites, sweet and dry. We were treated with two extra tastings of reserve wines. DAEGU OFF-POST HOUSING AND APARTMENT GUIDE It had 2200 sq ft. Slightly over budget at 2.1 million Won, it is large for off-post housing. 4 bed/ 2 bath, 2 elevators. There is an amazing view from the 26th floor of a building close enough to downtown to enjoy. But without the traffic woes. The way this apartment was designed gave us views (and light) from 3 sides. THE SCENIC FLINT HILLS BYWAY The byway stretches more than 47 miles across the Flint Hills between Council Grove and Cassoday. And Council Grove is just a 40-minute drive down K-77 from my front door in Manhattan. So it’s perfect for a day trip to explore the area with the kids, hubby or all alone. Once there, it will take about 50-minutes to drive from end to end. HOW TO PREPARE FOR A PCS MOVE OVERSEAS KID-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES NEAR FORT RILEY The Oz Museum features a collection of more than 2,000 artifacts, dating back to 1900 making it a great kid-friendly activity near Fort Riley. The museum is only an hour from both Manhattan. The museum houses a collection of Wizard of Oz artifacts from 1900-present. At the same time, visitors enjoy posters, videos, and other memorabilia. PCS TO BAUMHOLDER GERMANY Baumholder Germany is a medieval town, mentioned in a document dating back to 1156. Thankfully, the city has gone through a few renovations. There are a few good restaurants in town, including the Vis a Vie, Zum Stadtkrug, Eis Cafe Dolomitten Giovani Panciera, Afrin Kebap, Zum Stern. There was even a McDonald’s. WHAT'S UP WITH THE PEACE SIGN ASIA What we know as the “peace” symbol shows up in selfies and group shots all over the Internet. What I’m having a difficult time understanding its origin. He was a pretty cool dude after all. Sir Churchill was regularly photographed with the peace symbol. But I’m finding it hard to believe that the Korean youth adopted their hand

gesture

am.

WHAT'S UP WITH THE PEACE SIGN ASIA What we know as the “peace” symbol shows up in selfies and group shots all over the Internet. What I’m having a difficult time understanding its origin. He was a pretty cool dude after all. Sir Churchill was regularly photographed with the peace symbol. But I’m finding it hard to believe that the Korean youth adopted their hand

gesture

RIDING THE DAEGU METRO FROM THE CAMP WALKER LODGE The Daegu Metro Map and Waze are useful tools to have when navigating the streets of Daegu. The Daegu Metro is simple. It only has three lines (green, gold, and red– the one closest to the Walker Lodge. And Waze is a navigation app similar to Google Maps, which doesn’t work here in South Korea. Google works as a research tool but is less 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PCS TO FT RILEY 4. The Weather . But it is windy. We’ve been here two years and witnessed an equal number of hurricane warmings. You are probably familiar with how common hurricanes are but may not be aware of the extremes in temperature. THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS-- A DUAL-BRAND HOTEL IN COLUMBUS The Residence Inn Columbus University Area is an extended stay hotel under the well-known Marriott brand. This particular Residence Inn is dual-branded. Which means it shares real estate with the more upscale Marriott. A Dual-Branded Hotel Concept offers the best of both worlds. Its extended-stay comfort meets full-service delivery and perks AN AMERICAN IN DAEGU SOUTH KOREA An American in Daegu South KoreaMilitary Expat Life in Daegu. Daegu, South Korea is the 3rd or 4th largest city in South Korea, depending on whether you consider the Incheon part of Seoul or not. More than 2.5 million people live in Daegu. And the town is situated between two mountain ranges: Palgonsan and Apsan mountains. TURKISH AIRLINES, A LONG LAYOVER AND A FREE CITY TOUR OF Turkish Airlines offers a Long Layover and a free Istanbul tour. It’s a great option if you have at least a 4 hour layover. Best of all– its free. This year, I booked a paid tour because our arrival didn’t coincide with any of the tours offered. But I highly recommend this service as a great introduction to the sights and

sounds of Istanbul.

UNITED NATIONS MEMORIAL CEMETERY IN BUSAN United Nations Memorial Cemetery (UNMCK) Busan is awesome, there’s a couple of awesome temples high in the sky, a dozen pretty white sand beaches, one with an underground aquarium, the biggest mall in the world, markets, lots of comfort food, and lots more. MILITARY SPOUSE TRAVEL LIFESTYLE BLOGGER Duffelbagspouse Travels Blog is a resource for travel tips, wellness, and maintaining a healthy home while serving in the military– sometimes far from home. Military Spouses are integral to our military members’ success, but we should never forget who we are or surrender our independence. Ultimately, military travel is slow travel. MILITARY SPOUSES SEEKING REMOTE JOBS Telecommuting jobs allow employees to work from home (cafes or co-working spaces) for organizations in the same general area. Remote work is the catch-all phrase for work that can be accomplished anywhere in the world with access to WI-FI, a phone, and a laptop. Virtual Jobs occur in a virtual environment. FREE OR DISCOUNTED WINE TOURS FOR MILITARY IN NAPA VALLEY 2800 Main St, St Helena, CA. (707) 967-2200. Charles Krug is one of our favorite winery tours/ tastings in Napa Valley. The winery also comps the classic tasting fee of $20 for active-duty military. The tasting included 5 wines, both reds, and whites, sweet and dry. We were treated with two extra tastings of reserve wines. DAEGU OFF-POST HOUSING AND APARTMENT GUIDE It had 2200 sq ft. Slightly over budget at 2.1 million Won, it is large for off-post housing. 4 bed/ 2 bath, 2 elevators. There is an amazing view from the 26th floor of a building close enough to downtown to enjoy. But without the traffic woes. The way this apartment was designed gave us views (and light) from 3 sides. THE SCENIC FLINT HILLS BYWAY The byway stretches more than 47 miles across the Flint Hills between Council Grove and Cassoday. And Council Grove is just a 40-minute drive down K-77 from my front door in Manhattan. So it’s perfect for a day trip to explore the area with the kids, hubby or all alone. Once there, it will take about 50-minutes to drive from end to end. HOW TO PREPARE FOR A PCS MOVE OVERSEAS KID-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES NEAR FORT RILEY The Oz Museum features a collection of more than 2,000 artifacts, dating back to 1900 making it a great kid-friendly activity near Fort Riley. The museum is only an hour from both Manhattan. The museum houses a collection of Wizard of Oz artifacts from 1900-present. At the same time, visitors enjoy posters, videos, and other memorabilia. PCS TO BAUMHOLDER GERMANY Baumholder Germany is a medieval town, mentioned in a document dating back to 1156. Thankfully, the city has gone through a few renovations. There are a few good restaurants in town, including the Vis a Vie, Zum Stadtkrug, Eis Cafe Dolomitten Giovani Panciera, Afrin Kebap, Zum Stern. There was even a McDonald’s. WHAT'S UP WITH THE PEACE SIGN ASIA What we know as the “peace” symbol shows up in selfies and group shots all over the Internet. What I’m having a difficult time understanding its origin. He was a pretty cool dude after all. Sir Churchill was regularly photographed with the peace symbol. But I’m finding it hard to believe that the Korean youth adopted their hand

gesture

am.

gesture

sounds of Istanbul.

UNITED NATIONS MEMORIAL CEMETERY IN BUSAN United Nations Memorial Cemetery (UNMCK) Busan is awesome, there’s a couple of awesome temples high in the sky, a dozen pretty white sand beaches, one with an underground aquarium, the biggest mall in the world, markets, lots of comfort food, and lots more. MILITARY SPOUSE TRAVEL LIFESTYLE BLOGGER Duffelbagspouse Travels Blog is a resource for travel tips, wellness, and maintaining a healthy home while serving in the military– sometimes far from home. Military Spouses are integral to our military members’ success, but we should never forget who we are or surrender our independence. Ultimately, military travel is slow travel. MILITARY SPOUSES SEEKING REMOTE JOBS Telecommuting jobs allow employees to work from home (cafes or co-working spaces) for organizations in the same general area. Remote work is the catch-all phrase for work that can be accomplished anywhere in the world with access to WI-FI, a phone, and a laptop. Virtual Jobs occur in a virtual environment. THE SCENIC FLINT HILLS BYWAY The byway stretches more than 47 miles across the Flint Hills between Council Grove and Cassoday. And Council Grove is just a 40-minute drive down K-77 from my front door in Manhattan. So it’s perfect for a day trip to explore the area with the kids, hubby or all alone. Once there, it will take about 50-minutes to drive from end to end. FREE OR DISCOUNTED WINE TOURS FOR MILITARY IN NAPA VALLEY 2800 Main St, St Helena, CA. (707) 967-2200. Charles Krug is one of our favorite winery tours/ tastings in Napa Valley. The winery also comps the classic tasting fee of $20 for active-duty military. The tasting included 5 wines, both reds, and whites, sweet and dry. We were treated with two extra tastings of reserve wines. DAEGU OFF-POST HOUSING AND APARTMENT GUIDE It had 2200 sq ft. Slightly over budget at 2.1 million Won, it is large for off-post housing. 4 bed/ 2 bath, 2 elevators. There is an amazing view from the 26th floor of a building close enough to downtown to enjoy. But without the traffic woes. The way this apartment was designed gave us views (and light) from 3 sides. WHAT'S UP WITH THE PEACE SIGN ASIA What we know as the “peace” symbol shows up in selfies and group shots all over the Internet. What I’m having a difficult time understanding its origin. He was a pretty cool dude after all. Sir Churchill was regularly photographed with the peace symbol. But I’m finding it hard to believe that the Korean youth adopted their hand

gesture

17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PCS TO FT RILEY 17 Things to Know Before You PCS to Ft Riley Because You are in Kansas Now . So, you have PCS orders to Ft Riley, and you want to know a

little

PCS TO BAUMHOLDER GERMANY Baumholder Germany is a medieval town, mentioned in a document dating back to 1156. Thankfully, the city has gone through a few renovations. There are a few good restaurants in town, including the Vis a Vie, Zum Stadtkrug, Eis Cafe Dolomitten Giovani Panciera, Afrin Kebap, Zum Stern. There was even a McDonald’s. KID-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES NEAR FORT RILEY The Oz Museum features a collection of more than 2,000 artifacts, dating back to 1900 making it a great kid-friendly activity near Fort Riley. The museum is only an hour from both Manhattan. The museum houses a collection of Wizard of Oz artifacts from 1900-present. At the same time, visitors enjoy posters, videos, and other memorabilia. RECYCLING IN SOUTH KOREA South Korea has taken bold steps to reduce the country’s carbon footprint. Unlike America where all the recycled goods are heaped into one bin, recycling in South Korea is a pretty involved process that includes separating aluminum from glass, batteries from MILITARY SPOUSE TRAVEL LIFESTYLE BLOGGER Duffelbagspouse Travels Blog is a resource for travel tips, wellness, and maintaining a healthy home while serving in the military– sometimes far from home. Military Spouses are integral to our military members’ success, but we should never forget who we are or surrender our independence. Ultimately, military travel is slow travel. MILITARY SPOUSES SEEKING REMOTE JOBS Telecommuting jobs allow employees to work from home (cafes or co-working spaces) for organizations in the same general area. Remote work is the catch-all phrase for work that can be accomplished anywhere in the world with access to WI-FI, a phone, and a laptop. Virtual Jobs occur in a virtual environment. THE SCENIC FLINT HILLS BYWAY The byway stretches more than 47 miles across the Flint Hills between Council Grove and Cassoday. And Council Grove is just a 40-minute drive down K-77 from my front door in Manhattan. So it’s perfect for a day trip to explore the area with the kids, hubby or all alone. Once there, it will take about 50-minutes to drive from end to end. FREE OR DISCOUNTED WINE TOURS FOR MILITARY IN NAPA VALLEY 2800 Main St, St Helena, CA. (707) 967-2200. Charles Krug is one of our favorite winery tours/ tastings in Napa Valley. The winery also comps the classic tasting fee of $20 for active-duty military. The tasting included 5 wines, both reds, and whites, sweet and dry. We were treated with two extra tastings of reserve wines. DAEGU OFF-POST HOUSING AND APARTMENT GUIDE It had 2200 sq ft. Slightly over budget at 2.1 million Won, it is large for off-post housing. 4 bed/ 2 bath, 2 elevators. There is an amazing view from the 26th floor of a building close enough to downtown to enjoy. But without the traffic woes. The way this apartment was designed gave us views (and light) from 3 sides. WHAT'S UP WITH THE PEACE SIGN ASIA What we know as the “peace” symbol shows up in selfies and group shots all over the Internet. What I’m having a difficult time understanding its origin. He was a pretty cool dude after all. Sir Churchill was regularly photographed with the peace symbol. But I’m finding it hard to believe that the Korean youth adopted their hand

gesture

17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PCS TO FT RILEY 17 Things to Know Before You PCS to Ft Riley Because You are in Kansas Now . So, you have PCS orders to Ft Riley, and you want to know a

little

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MILITARY SPOUSE-- THE GLAMOROUS LIFE As a military spouse, our way of life is all-encompassing at times. Often trying, but rewarding too. And even though there are times I have to fight back the tears—because that’s what soldiers do. He does his fighting in camouflage and carries a 9mm. I wear a suit and

juggle a

17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PCS TO FT RILEY 4. The Weather . But it is windy. We’ve been here two years and witnessed an equal number of hurricane warmings. You are probably familiar with how common hurricanes are but may not be aware of the extremes in temperature. TURKISH AIRLINES, A LONG LAYOVER AND A FREE CITY TOUR OF Turkish Airlines offers a Long Layover and a free Istanbul tour. It’s a great option if you have at least a 4 hour layover. Best of all– its free. This year, I booked a paid tour because our arrival didn’t coincide with any of the tours offered. But I highly recommend this service as a great introduction to the sights and

sounds of Istanbul.

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS-- A DUAL-BRAND HOTEL IN COLUMBUS The Residence Inn Columbus University Area is an extended stay hotel under the well-known Marriott brand. This particular Residence Inn is dual-branded. Which means it shares real estate with the more upscale Marriott. A Dual-Branded Hotel Concept offers the best of both worlds. Its extended-stay comfort meets full-service delivery and perks HOW TO VISIT AMERICAN CEMETERIES IN EUROPE The cemetery and the American monument at Montfaucon, Meuse, France, are included in most battlefield tours from Verdun. The cemetery is open daily to the public from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. It is closed on December 25 and January 1. And it is always free SHINSEGAE-- THE WORLD'S LARGEST MALL IN BUSAN Shinsegae is located at 35, Senteomnam-daero, Haeun Daegu, Busan just off Line two at Centum City. It’s only 37 minutes from Daegu by train and 20 minutes by Metro from the Busan Station. Take #1 towards Nopo to Seomyeon, transfer to #2 towards Hyundae and get off at Centum

City.

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sounds of Istanbul.

FREE OR DISCOUNTED WINE TOURS FOR MILITARY IN NAPA VALLEYACTIVE DUTY MILITARY DISCOUNTSACTIVE DUTY MILITARY DISCOUNTSACTIVE DUTY MILITARY SEARCHWHAT IS ACTIVE DUTY MILITARYWHAT IS ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY 2800 Main St, St Helena, CA. (707) 967-2200. Charles Krug is one of our favorite winery tours/ tastings in Napa Valley. The winery also comps the classic tasting fee of $20 for active-duty military. The tasting included 5 wines, both reds, and whites, sweet and dry. We were treated with two extra tastings of reserve wines. DAEGU OFF-POST HOUSING AND APARTMENT GUIDE It had 2200 sq ft. Slightly over budget at 2.1 million Won, it is large for off-post housing. 4 bed/ 2 bath, 2 elevators. There is an amazing view from the 26th floor of a building close enough to downtown to enjoy. But without the traffic woes. The way this apartment was designed gave us views (and light) from 3 sides. PCS TO BAUMHOLDER GERMANY Baumholder Germany is a medieval town, mentioned in a document dating back to 1156. Thankfully, the city has gone through a few renovations. There are a few good restaurants in town, including the Vis a Vie, Zum Stadtkrug, Eis Cafe Dolomitten Giovani Panciera, Afrin Kebap, Zum Stern. There was even a McDonald’s. UNITED NATIONS MEMORIAL CEMETERY IN BUSAN AN AMERICAN IN DAEGU SOUTH KOREA RECYCLING IN SOUTH KOREA South Korea has taken bold steps to reduce the country’s carbon footprint. Unlike America where all the recycled goods are heaped into one bin, recycling in South Korea is a pretty involved process that includes separating aluminum from glass, batteries from MILITARY SPOUSE TRAVEL LIFESTYLE BLOGGER Duffelbagspouse Travels Blog is a resource for travel tips, wellness, and maintaining a healthy home while serving in the military– sometimes far from home. Military Spouses are integral to our military members’ success, but we should never forget who we are or surrender our independence. Ultimately, military travel is slow travel. MILITARY SPOUSES SEEKING REMOTE JOBS Telecommuting jobs allow employees to work from home (cafes or co-working spaces) for organizations in the same general area. Remote work is the catch-all phrase for work that can be accomplished anywhere in the world with access to WI-FI, a phone, and a laptop. Virtual Jobs occur in a virtual environment. THE SCENIC FLINT HILLS BYWAY The byway stretches more than 47 miles across the Flint Hills between Council Grove and Cassoday. And Council Grove is just a 40-minute drive down K-77 from my front door in Manhattan. So it’s perfect for a day trip to explore the area with the kids, hubby or all alone. Once there, it will take about 50-minutes to drive from end to end. TURKISH AIRLINES, A LONG LAYOVER AND A FREE CITY TOUR OFTURKISH AIRLINES FLIGHTS BOOKINGTURKISH AIRLINES FLIGHTS TO USATURKISH AIRLINES INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTSFLIGHT TURKISH AIRLINESTURKISH AIRPORT HOTELTURKISH AIRPORT MAP Turkish Airlines offers a Long Layover and a free Istanbul tour. It’s a great option if you have at least a 4 hour layover. Best of all– its free. This year, I booked a paid tour because our arrival didn’t coincide with any of the tours offered. But I highly recommend this service as a great introduction to the sights and

sounds of Istanbul.

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TURKISH AIRLINES, A LONG LAYOVER AND A FREE CITY TOUR OF Turkish Airlines offers a Long Layover and a free Istanbul tour. It’s a great option if you have at least a 4 hour layover. Best of all– its free. This year, I booked a paid tour because our arrival didn’t coincide with any of the tours offered. But I highly recommend this service as a great introduction to the sights and

sounds of Istanbul.

FREE OR DISCOUNTED WINE TOURS FOR MILITARY IN NAPA VALLEY 2800 Main St, St Helena, CA. (707) 967-2200. Charles Krug is one of our favorite winery tours/ tastings in Napa Valley. The winery also comps the classic tasting fee of $20 for active-duty military. The tasting included 5 wines, both reds, and whites, sweet and dry. We were treated with two extra tastings of reserve wines.

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Travel tips from an Army Wife, Air Force & Navy Mom loving life in 40+ countries, currently exploring Asia while stationed in South Korea. MILITARY SPOUSE-- THE GLAMOROUS LIFE As a military spouse, our way of life is all-encompassing at times. Often trying, but rewarding too. And even though there are times I have to fight back the tears—because that’s what soldiers do. He does his fighting in camouflage and carries a 9mm. I wear a suit and

juggle a

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS-- A DUAL-BRAND HOTEL IN COLUMBUS The Residence Inn Columbus University Area is an extended stay hotel under the well-known Marriott brand. This particular Residence Inn is dual-branded. Which means it shares real estate with the more upscale Marriott. A Dual-Branded Hotel Concept offers the best of both worlds. Its extended-stay comfort meets full-service delivery and perks HOUSE HUNTERS FORT RILEY, KANSAS Manhattan is divided into East and West. East Manhattan is closest to Fort Riley and is also more expensive. You can definitely get more home in West Manhattan, but the commute can be up to 35 minutes or more. Median rental price for rentals in Manhattan, Kansas for June was $1,200, a decrease of -7% compared to the same period last year. SHINSEGAE-- THE WORLD'S LARGEST MALL IN BUSAN Shinsegae is located at 35, Senteomnam-daero, Haeun Daegu, Busan just off Line two at Centum City. It’s only 37 minutes from Daegu by train and 20 minutes by Metro from the Busan Station. Take #1 towards Nopo to Seomyeon, transfer to #2 towards Hyundae and get off at Centum

City.

WAITING ON MILITARY ORDERS Final Thoughts . It’s been a couple of years since I’ve been in the States, it’s “an incredible country with so many attractions, cities, landscapes, national parks, boutique cafes, eccentric towns and the list goes on..” says Katie at Creative Travel Guide. OUR PCS TO CAMP WALKER SOUTH KOREA A grueling 12-hour flight from Seattle to Japan and another two hours from there to Seoul South Korea. The first week, in April we said goodbye to all of it and flew more than 7,000 miles outside of our comfort zone to Seoul, Korea. Three days later I sat on the front seat of a bus to our new home for the next 2 years—Daegu, Korea. DUFFELBAGSPOUSE TRAVEL TIPS Military Spouse with 20+ years of professional and recreational travel

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CHIANG MAI: HEART & SOUL Travel tips, ideas and advice on 10 things to do in Thailand's second city Chiang Mai whether it's exploring the mountains, temples and hilltop peoples, tasting the foods that people come back for many times over or chatting with a monk. Chiang Mai delivers.

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Travel tips, ideas and advice for visiting the phenomenal city of Hanoi. Exploring Vietnam through its people, food, landscape, history and culture. Here are 10 tips on what to see and do in Hanoi guaranteed to make your mouth water, your eyes fill with wonder and your heart beat faster.

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MALAYSIA

LONG LAYOVER IN KUALA LUMPUR You can have it all with strategic long layovers between red eyes. A long layover in KL for caves, monkeys, iconic architecture, dinner and sari shopping in Little India in less than 21 hours.

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NEW YORK CITY

FINDING PURPOSE AT GROUND ZERO A 7-hr layover at JFK was plenty of time to visit Ground Zero, get a bird's view from the new World Trade One tower and enjoy one of New York's finest--the street hot dog.

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SOUTH KOREA

HAS MORE SOUL THAN SEOUL It's in the mountanous terrain of its much smaller cities, villages and towns. Here’s a great travel tip for South Korea, the soul of the country is in it’s celebrations, receding sea water, rice paddies, green tea terraces and traditional hanoks.

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Travel tips, ideas and advice on the sumptuous, scenic and serene... which temples to visit, where to get great food, the place to see the macaque monkeys that will steal your heart and your wallet and much,

much more.

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JAPAN

REFLECTING ON THE GOLDEN PAVILION Travel tips, ideas and advice on the ancient city of Kyoto and one of its must see landmarks. Kyoto aka the Land of a Thousand Temples boast many beautiful temples, but none offer the reflection (or amount of gold plating) of the Kinkaku-ji.

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THE ROMANS, MOORS, KNIGHTS, FRENCH AND BRITISH Each left traces of their architecture, food, religion, language and art all across the islands. I was lucky enough to spend 5 days exploring all the above this summer and here are 10 of my favorite adventures in Malta.

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THIS IS A GREAT WALL Travel tips, ideas and advice about what to see and do in the city of Beijing. The view from the top is amazing and climbing the Great Wall checked off one of my biggest check marks, but theres tons of other thing to do in Beijing that are just as fulfilling. Here are a few of

them.

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WHAT TO DO IN SIEM REAP Travel tips, ideas and advice on our trip to Siem Reap. And while Angkor Wat tops most bucket list, there are only a handful that are MUST SEE. Even though the temples of Angkor Wat are the stars, there is a lot to do that doesn't involve them. Here are My Top 10 Siem Reap Cambodia... otherwise titled The Temples and Everything Else.

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DUFFELBAGSPOUSE TRAVEL TIPS PCS/ MOVING WITH THE MILITARY HOME IS WHERE THE ARMY SENDS US First of all, the military has taken us around the world. PCS /Military moves are different from civilian moves. And both are different than travel. I am a military spouse blogging about travel and military life. Multiple PCS moves have me hanging and rehanging my pictures– on base and on the economy. Consequently, I spend a lot of time looking for the best coffee shop with WI-FI. And just when I find a job, friends and a good hair braider to keep my twists fresh– it’s time to move. FREELANCE WRITER AND BLOGGER Being a military spouse gives me a unique perspective. As a freelance writer, cultural observer and blogger, I do more than scratch the surface. Ultimately peeling back the layers to expose the good stuff. I’ve written more than 300 articles in a collection called Travel in

300 Words .

Travel is making real connections– understanding the nature of the people and places we visit. Travel is fun–it’s a conduit for learning, wisdom and making the most of our time on Earth. MILITARY SPOUSE AND THE MILITARY LIFESTYLE Multiple military moves taught me the importance of keeping a smile on my face. And one in my heart too. Enjoying all the stops, detours and roadblocks of travel is exciting. Hopefully, this blog is also entertaining, informative and inspires you to travel too. Stepping outside of your comfort zone is addictive. But some of the best times are found in a glass or two of wine. Hence, we talk a lot about wine

here too.

RECREATIONAL TRAVEL

We’ve traveled to Europe, the United States, the Caribbean, and Asia — most recently to China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Malta (solo trip). We’ve hiked the Cinque

Terra ,

climbed the Great Wall of China and ran the Paris Half Marathon

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And that’s just a few of our many adventures. Whether you drive across town, across state lines or across the big pond, there is something valuable to be learned. There is something worthwhile to be explored. And there is always something delicious to be eaten. There’s always a lesson to be learned. Even veteran travelers make mistakes… and that’s in here too. MILITARY LIFESTYLE AND TRAVEL TIPS I am an Army Brat, but I had no idea what saying “I do” really meant to a career soldier. But I do now. I love being a freelance writer and blogger. And as a military (Army) spouse for more than 20 years, I’ve been fortunate to raise two kids. One is a sailor and the other spent a few years in the Air Force. I have created 9 homes (on base and off base) while my husband deployed 7 times.

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