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Japchae vs. Jajangmyeon vs. Naengmyeon: A Quick Guide to Korean Noodles

by Ivan B on April 19, 2018August 7, 2018 in Food

When you finish reading about Korean noodles, check out my quick guide to Japanese noodles here! The popularity of Korean food has exploded in the past few years. With the… [Continue Reading]

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Thailand Travel Journal Part 3: Living the Good Life in Karon

by Ivan B on September 11, 2017April 19, 2018 in Travel

Here at Country and a Half, we like to pride ourselves on the pleasures of living frugally. However, every once in a while we need to let loose and lick… [Continue Reading]

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Thailand Travel Journal Part 2: Diving Deeper into Koh Phi Phi

by Ivan B on July 25, 2017February 26, 2018 in Travel

I’ve heard with Koh Phi Phi, you either love it or you think it’s overrated. There is no middle ground. However, I believe I have somehow struck the middle ground… [Continue Reading]

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Thailand Travel Journal Part 1: An Introduction to Koh Phi Phi

by Ivan B on July 11, 2017February 26, 2018 in Travel

As some of you are just now finding out, I have recently quit my job as an English teacher and am currently looking for a new career path.But I absolutely… [Continue Reading]

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Best Time to Go To Kuang Si Falls

by Ivan B on April 18, 2017May 13, 2018 in Travel

I’m back! I genuinely wish I had a cool story to explain away my absence, but the truth is it was mainly due to a combination of hardcore procrastination, laziness,… [Continue Reading]

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Cheap and Delicious Street Foods in Luang Prabang, Laos

by Ivan B on January 13, 2017August 24, 2019 in Food, Travel

Cheap and delicious street foods abound in Luang Prabang, a charming little tourist town in north central Laos. The town itself is a UNESCO Heritage Site, having earned that reputation… [Continue Reading]

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Hushup HK Rooftop Cinema

by Ivan B on November 12, 2016July 11, 2017 in China Life, Travel

Ever wanted to watch a drive-in movie, but couldn’t because you lived in Asia where most cities are packed densely with tall buildings and other concrete infrastructure? Hushup HK has… [Continue Reading]

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What are Muslim Noodles?

by Ivan B on October 4, 2016September 15, 2018 in China Life, Food, Money

Muslim noodles are a special kind of hand-pulled Chinese noodles made and popularized by the Chinese Muslim minority. Yes, there are Chinese Muslims; they make up about 2-4% of the… [Continue Reading]

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Teaching in China: The Differences Between Teaching Middle School and High School

by Ivan B on July 16, 2016 in China Life, Teaching

Hello cherished reader! It’s been a while since I’ve written anything here. That’s because I’ve been busy wrapping up another (semi) successful teaching year, which has kept me involved for… [Continue Reading]

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Chinese Paper Cutting

by Ivan B on May 2, 2016August 11, 2018 in China Life

In the middle of the year, the stress of teaching and constantly adapting to life in a wildly different country can take its toll on you. Relieving tension every once… [Continue Reading]

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