WANDERLUST WITH WILL

Adventures of an American expat

Welcome to Wanderlust With Will, a blog in which you can catch up on my experiences from my two years living in South Korea and follow my adventures while living in Madrid

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic it is not advisable to travel

Air Travel In The Coronavirus Era

August 13, 2020

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William Hirsch

*Disclaimer*

My experience only occurred at Incheon International Airport in Incheon, South Korea and Abu Dhabi International Airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates via Etihad Airways. I cannot vouch for the experience you may or may not have at other airports and...

There Is No Room For Cruises In A Post COVID-19 World

June 27, 2020

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William Hirsch

While we're all waiting for the world to return to a state in which we can travel again, we're going to need to have a reckoning about the way we once traveled.

Even when the COVID-19 pandemic becomes an afterthought and we're left reminiscing and coping with...

COVID-19 USA Edition; In Their Words

April 4, 2020

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William Hirsch

The opinions expressed here are strictly those of the individual based off their individual experience in the state in which they reside. I, William Hirsch, neither endorse nor condemn their opinions or their experiences.

I cannot thank those that contributed for...

COVID-19 World Edition; In Their Words

March 31, 2020

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William Hirsch

The opinions expressed here are strictly those of the individual based off their individual experience in the country in which they reside. I, William Hirsch, neither endorse nor condemn their opinions or their experiences.

I cannot thank those that...

Insanity: Living Through The Worlds Two Worst Coronavirus Outbreaks

March 5, 2020

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William Hirsch

Not long ago I wrote about my experience when I traveled to China during the very beginnings of the Coronavirus outbreak. I was there when the panic set in.

Now I'm back in South Korea, only to be going through a second experience with an outbreak of this mysterious flu...

I Was A Firsthand Witness To The Early Stages Of The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic In China

February 8, 2020

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William Hirsch

I had the unique experience of being in China during the now infamous coronavirus outbreak. It was a trip I had planned months before the (officially named) novel coronavirus or, 2019-nCoV, that has taken the world by storm. It was an experience unlike anything I have...

Hiroshima, Japan; A Powerful And Emotional Experience

December 25, 2019

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William Hirsch

How does a city, and it's people, recover from having an atomic bomb dropped on it?

74 years later, I found out that Hiroshima, Japan perfected how to do exactly that.

A bustling downtown area with great restaurants and bars, friendly people, and a very moving peac...

Korean Culture: What You Should Know Before You Go

November 10, 2019

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William Hirsch

Now that I'm approaching having lived and worked in Korea for 18 months, I feel like I have enough of a grasp on Korean culture to be able to properly fill you in on the nuances.

If you're like me and like to be an informed traveler, you have come to the righ...

Reaching A Milestone: Experiencing 20 Countries

September 23, 2019

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William Hirsch

With my latest trip to Taiwan, I've officially traveled to 20 countries in my lifetime. A milestone I'm really proud of. Something I don't take lightly in realizing how truly lucky I am to live the life I live.

I believe all the places I've been and all the people I hav...

What To Know Before You Go; Taiwan

September 16, 2019

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William Hirsch

I'll admit Taiwan wasn't on my radar when I decided I was heading to South Korea back in early 2018. It's a country I never heard much about. It's certainly not talked about much on the world stage.

As I started traveling around Korea (Busan, Gwangju, Suncheo...