Solo Travel – Bean's Dream

A Cold Greek Shower and Treasure In A Bag Had Me Questioning It All

jwbean — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:07:32 +0000

A piercing cold shower had me gasping for breath between lathers as I did a survival dance between droplets. I recognize a cold shower is a first world issue as shampoo clings to my hair. It is June in Greece, but feel like I have immersed myself into harbor water in Helsinki. In February. MyContinueContinue reading

Peruvians Are Loves

jwbean — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 12:49:29 +0000

First 24 hours south of the Equator...Day 1, Peru. I forgot kids sell goods on the street. I forgot running water, toilets, warm showers, and safe drinking water are amenities. I forgot that some have dirt sidewalks and only torn shoes. I forgot that people with less, sometimes have so much more... I realized dirtContinue reading "Peruvians Are Loves"

South Korea Took Kimchi Bravery

jwbean — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 05:35:29 +0000

I could feel every eye on me as I boarded the public bus. Wishing for less attention, I discretely grabbed a hanging strap, and stood near a window. The red in my cheeks dissipated after coins clunked in the tray, guessing incorrect fare. The driver pulled from the curb. I was the only tourist onContinue reading "South Korea Took Kimchi Bravery"