Interview With A North Korean Defector

December 5, 2017 KenLeave a Comment

She stood up to face us with a seemingly forceful, yet sincere smile. Prepared to answer our questions about North Korea, she turned to the translator and nodded. Looking Through the Keyhole to North Korea The quiet confined country of North Korea (aka. Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK)) has not been so quiet lately, […]

Why You Shouldn’t Visit Japan During The “Golden Week”.

July 12, 2017 KenLeave a Comment

As much as I have fallen in love with Japan, I must advise against visiting during a very specific time of the year; the Golden Week. The trains get replaced with new shiny ones, food festivals are being held, live music is found everywhere, and fun events will be held at many hostels. But, there […]

The Most Dangerous Border Crossing On Earth?

March 11, 2017March 11, 2017 KenLeave a Comment

Panmunjom, Joint Security Area, DMZ, the 38th Parallel, call it what you want. There’s no denying the fact that the border between North Korea and South Korea is one of the most dangerous on Earth. So, what’s it like to step over the famous line in the sand? Leaving Seoul I had successfully booked a […]

Where To Find The Best Ramen On Earth

March 7, 2017March 11, 2017 KenLeave a Comment

Of all the foods from Japan, perhaps none is more famous than ramen. You can find instant ramen in almost any single store on Earth. But, where can you get best ramen? Food Hunting Though it may be a rather obvious fact, Japan has the best ramen on Earth. However, there are so many ramen […]

What Should You Hit When Exploring The Kansai Region?

February 8, 2017February 10, 2017 KenLeave a Comment

Tokyo is the current capital of Japan, but it hasn’t always been that way. The original start of Japan was actually in the Kansai region. And within this region, the original imperial city of Japan; Kyoto. Exploring Kansai If you want to visit Japan and only plan on hitting Tokyo, you’re making a mistake; and […]

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Welcome to Traveling Ken, a blog about my travels featuring my encounters with local food, random findings, adventurous tales, and photo essays of some amazing locations. I quit my job in 2016 after working in the I.T. field for 8 years and saving up. Since then I’ve never looked back, I’ve seen so much, met some amazing people, and have learned a lot.

My goal for this site is to share my adventures and some interesting stories I’ve experienced along the way. I hope you enjoy the site and can find some entertainment and useful tools here. Thanks for visiting!

Interview With A North Korean Defector

Why You Shouldn’t Visit Japan During The “Golden Week”.

The Most Dangerous Border Crossing On Earth?

Where To Find The Best Ramen On Earth

What Should You Hit When Exploring The Kansai Region?

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