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A Few Notes on Public Transportation in Seoul and Singapore

May 28, 2009 No Comments

(Updated, 2/7/17: new signs and maps in BART stations have numbered exits) It’s always interesting to ride public transportation systems in other countries. Riding the bus or subway in another land can be inspiring as I see good ideas (as an engineer, good ideas have an intrinsic value of their own), and also bring a […]

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A taste of Korean temple cuisine at Sanchon restaurant in Seoul

April 22, 2009 No Comments

I just spent a few days in Seoul, South Korea. It can be a tough city for vegetarians, as meat and seafood feature prominently in modern Korean cuisine. And then there is the language barrier and my lack of understanding about local restaurant customs to make it even more challenging. But thanks to great on-line […]