Welcome to my travel journal. This page collects each day of the journey in one place—from airport gates and wrong turns to meaningful moments along the way. New entries are added as the journey continues.
Layovers, Lost Luggage, and the Magic School Bus to Cambodia
After endless layovers, a game of cribbage, and the sudden realization that none of our luggage made it, we finally touched down in Cambodia. Between melted ice cream, the Magic School Bus, and midnight grocery runs, this was the kind of arrival that felt chaotic, exhausting—and unforgettable.
5 A.M., Airport Chaos, and the Long Wait
A 5 a.m. start, airport confusion, and a flight delay turned the Cambodia journey into a lesson in patience, teamwork, and perspective.
Clouds, Car Rides, and the Edge of the DMZ
A drive north from Seoul led to reflection at the DMZ—history, sacrifice, quiet tension, and a reminder that peace and hope still coexist.
All In: Dinner Conversations and the Road to the DMZ
Dinner in Seoul turned into one of those moments where plans shift and trust deepens.
Food, laughter, honest questions—and the decision to go all in on what came next.
Beyond the Wall: Power, Faith, and Transformation in Seoul
Walking past ancient palace walls in Seoul revealed how faith, discipline, and shared values helped shape a nation’s remarkable transformation.
When the Subway Works Better Than Expected
Riding the Seoul Metro revealed how much a city’s values are reflected underground—through cleanliness, design, trust, and thoughtful planning.
Where the Gospel Was Seen, Not Just Heard
Standing inside Yoido Full Gospel Church, I was reminded that the gospel was never meant to be exclusive—it was meant to be seen, heard, and accessible to all.
Day 4: Coffee Misfires, Taxi Confusion, and “Are We There Yet?”
Day 4 includes a quiet Sunday morning, breakfast reflections, taxi misadventures, and finally arriving at one of Seoul’s largest churches.
Day 3: First Impressions, Mixed-Up Keys, and Dinner in Seoul
Day 3 brings first impressions of Seoul, hotel surprises, mixed-up keys, shared meals, and the start of settling into life on the ground.
Day 2: Boarding, Bumps, and Small Moments in the Aisle
Day 2 of the journey includes boarding hiccups, seat swaps, long flights, and small moments that reminded me how much the journey matters.