INTRODUCTION In June, Una and I went to the Philippines and Korea on vacation. Since people will invariably ask me to clarify "North or South?" the answer, is South. Perhaps I'm wrong to think that this would be obvious since I usually assume that "Korea" means "South Korea." More than 12 million travelers annually visit Seoul alone … Continue reading Where Fools Fear To Tread — A Snapshot of Korea (Seoul and Busan)
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Where Fools Fear to Tread โ A Snapshot of Scotland (Glasgow)
a In the spring of 2015, Una, Leonard, and I visited Glasgow, Scotland. I know that, had I had more time, I'd've liked to have also visited Edinburgh, Inverness, Orkney and elsewhere. In the past, I amused myself with the idea that on my first visit to the UK I'd skip England, instead limiting my … Continue reading Where Fools Fear to Tread โ A Snapshot of Scotland (Glasgow)
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Nobody Drives in LA – A Guide to Los Angeles Mass Transit Agencies
INTRODUCTION TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSIT When it comes to getting around, the 21st-century city dweller has options. Walking and cycling are my most common methods of getting anywhere but for longer journeys, I like public transport which in Los Angeles includes buses, ferries, light rail, subways, and water taxis. Los Angeles has one of … Continue reading Nobody Drives in LA – A Guide to Los Angeles Mass Transit Agencies
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Introduction to the Music of ็่ฅ็ณ (Joanna Wang) for the Use of the English-Speaking World
Joanna Wang is one of my favorite contemporary songwriters, although that, in and of itself, was not enough to compel me to write thisย biography/discography/ timeline. For one, most of what I've been able to gather about Wang has been written in Chinese, whereas I think that the appeal of her music should extend beyond the … Continue reading Introduction to the Music of ็่ฅ็ณ (Joanna Wang) for the Use of the English-Speaking World
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Where Fools Fear to Tread โ A Snapshot of the Philippines (Metro Manila and the Calamian Islands)
This past June, Una and I visited the Philippines. While she was born and raised there, it was my first time in the country and only my second visit to Asia. We spent a week in Una's homeland before taking off on the next leg of our vacation, to Korea. Theย following is a record of … Continue reading Where Fools Fear to Tread โ A Snapshot of the Philippines (Metro Manila and the Calamian Islands)
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Introduction to the Music of ๋ผ์ด๋์ค์ ๋ด์ (Linusโ Blanket) & ์ฐ์ง (Yeongene) for the Use of the English-Speaking World
I only discovered the music of Korean band-cum-solo project, Linusโ Blanket, a couple of years ago, through singer (and now sole member) Yeongeneโs collaboration with BMX Bandits, of whom Iโve long been a fan. Sadly, BMX Bandits are barely known in the US -- and the same is true of Linusโ Blanket. However, whereas at least … Continue reading Introduction to the Music of ๋ผ์ด๋์ค์ ๋ด์ (Linusโ Blanket) & ์ฐ์ง (Yeongene) for the Use of the English-Speaking World
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Urban Rambles — Exploring Koreatown Malls with Machiko
2017 marks the tenth anniversary of me exploring Los Angeles for my online series, California Foolโs Gold.ย For the occasion, Iโve turned to fellow explorers to see where theyโd want to go and published my accounts on myย newer series, Urban Rambles. My friend Machiko Yasuda and I recently explored Mid-City but she suggested another ramble, … Continue reading Urban Rambles — Exploring Koreatown Malls with Machiko
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Urban Rambles — Exploring Inglewood with Marya
For my tenth year of exploring Los Angeles with the series, California Foolโs Gold, Iโve been reaching out to fellow explorers to see where theyโd like to explore for another of my series, Urban Rambles. So far all of my rambling companions have had names that start with "M" -- Marvin, Maya, Mike, and Machiko. … Continue reading Urban Rambles — Exploring Inglewood with Marya
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Where Fools Fear to Tread — A Snapshot of Mexico (Tulum, Teotihuacan & Mexico City)
In June 2016 I went to Tulum and Mexico City. Although I'd by then lived in neighboring California for 17 years, my prior experiences ย in California had been limited to Baja California -- namelyย Cabo San Lucas,ย Ensenada,ย Mexicali, Rosarito, San Felipe, andย Tijuana. While I certainly didn't expect the Yucatรกnย or capital to closely resemble the border and resort … Continue reading Where Fools Fear to Tread — A Snapshot of Mexico (Tulum, Teotihuacan & Mexico City)
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Nobody Drives in LA โ Riding the Pacific Surfliner to San Diego
I've now lived in Los Angeles for eighteen years. Even though most of my dreams still seem to unfold in Missouri, I've been in California longer than I've been anywhere else. However, as much as I love exploring cities, I rarely make it over to the state's second largest, San Diego. Furthermore, as much as … Continue reading Nobody Drives in LA โ Riding the Pacific Surfliner to San Diego
Eric Brightwell 