Asia 2019

African Swine Fever

Not even out of the gate and I just received an email saying our Saturday Joint Security Area (DMZ border with the North) tour has been cancelled. The issue has something to do with African Swine Fever. These tours, run by a few contractors for the US Army, are rather tightly controlled and filled with …

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Asia 2019

This one has been on the books for a few years. Seoul, the DMZ, an overnight ferry trip from Busan to Osaka, Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn), onsen, etc., etc. Tons of fall colors, ono food, castles, saki, soju and a lot more await. Can’t wait. October 16 we head OGG-ICN and this trip, the Mavic …

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