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Goodbye 2011: Our Last 12 Months in a Nutshell

2011. Over, finito, goneburger or as my Korean kids used to say “pinishee!”. We travelled to and from twenty-five different cities, in eleven different countries over the course of twelve months. We wrote (I’m giving Neil some credit here) 18,000 words, in 70 something blog posts and I took a whopping 3,000-ish photos. Feeling quite lucky that we managed to acheive so much last year and definately looking forward to another packed year. Here are our last twelve months in a nutshell.

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100 English Foods You Gotta Try

For some reason my 100 Korean foods list is one of the most popular posts on this site. So I thought I’d try and steal some of it’s glory by posting a 100 English foods list as well. The list includes things like grey squirrel, spotted dick and jellied eels…and I thought Korean food was tough going?!

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Bruges. It’s In Belgium.

According to Colin Farrell’s character in In Bruges, Bruges is a s#@$hole, according to everyone else Bruges is a delight. We spent a rainy day in early October wandering the cobbled streets of the city; drinking beer, eating waffles and looking for that so-called shitty part of Bruges.

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30 Before We’re 30

So many people have told us how lucky we are to be roaming the world at such a young age. “Travel before you settle down” and “once you have kids you won’t go anywhere” are things we’re pretty used to hearing. Sometimes we wonder if we’ll ever ‘settle down” and sometimes we wonder if we’ll ever have kids but there’s one thing we can’t escape, something that’s sneaking up on us since we hit our twenties and that’s the big 3-0.

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That Lonely List

Sometime last year when I was looking for something to keep me from going insane during my hours of deskwarming at school I created our World Bucket List. All of the places we wanted to go and the things we wanted to experience before we settled into life as husband and wife and house and dog. To be honest I feel like this list has been neglected of late, sidelined whilst we settle into life in London and figure out what we’re doing and how we’re going to survive for the next few years. However almost three months in I feel like it’s time to dust it off and do some reevaluating.

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100 Korean Foods You Gotta Try

Whilst I was reminiscing our days in Korea gone by I stumbled across this post that missed it’s chance at glory. So here it is, a list of the 100 Korean foods you should try. In 12 months we managed to eat 64% of the foods on this list.

If it’s bold type we’ve eaten it. If you want to see a picture of it click on the link.

001. Myeolchi Bokkeum (Stir-fried Anchovies) 멸치볶음 [photo]

002. Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup) 삼계탕 [photo]

003. Bulgogi (Grilled Marinated Beef) 불고기 [photo]

004. BulDalk (Burn-your-pants-off Spicy Grilled Chicken) 불닭 [photo]

005. DalkBal (Spicy Chicken Feet) 닭발 [photo]

006. Korean Fried Chicken 치킨 [photo]

007. Dalk Galbi (Stir-fried Marinated Chicken and Veggies) 닭갈비 [photo]

008. San Nakji, chopped (Semi-live Baby Octopus) 산낙지 [photo]

009. San Nakji, whole (Live Octopus) [photo]

010. Sundubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew) 순두부 찌게 [photo]

011. Juk (Rice Porridge) 죽 [photo]

012. Galbi (Grilled Short Ribs) (소)갈비 [photo]

013. Galbitang (Short Rib Soup) 갈비탕 [photo]

014. Shinseollo (Fancy Hot Pot) 신선로 [photo]

015. Gobchang Gui (Grilled Beef Intestines) 곱장구이 [photo]

016. Seng Gan (Raw Beef Liver) 생간 [photo]

017. Galbi Jjim (Stewed Ribs) 갈비찜 [photo]

018. Bossam (Steamed Marinated Pork with Lettuce Wraps) 보쌈 [photo]

019. Japchae (Clear Noodles Stir-fried with Pork and Vegetables) 찹재  [photo]

020. Jaeyuk Bokkeum (Spicy Stir-fried Pork) 재육볶음 [photo]

021. Kimchi Jjim (Stewed Kimchi with Tofu) 깁치찜 [photo]

022. Ddong Jip (Chicken Gizzards) 똥집 [photo]

023. Odeng/Eomuk (Street-side Fish Noodles) 어댕/어묵 [photo]

024. Hoddeok (Stuffed Street-side Pastries) 호떡 [photo]

025. GeiJang (Raw Fermented Crabs) 게장 [photo]

026. Hongeo (Fermented Skate) 홍어 [photo]

027. Gochujang Samgyeopsal (Grilled Pork Belly Smothered in Red Pepper Paste) 고추장 삼겹살 [photo]

028. Lotteria’s Shrimp Burger [photo]

029. Sae-u Kang (Shrimp Flavored “Fries”) 새우깡 [photo]

030. Doenjang Jjigae (Fermented Bean Paste Stew) 됀장찌게  [photo]

031. Cheonggukjang (Stinky Fermented Bean Paste Stew) 정국장 [photo]

032. Boshintang (Dog Soup) 보신탕 [photo]

033. Seonji Haejangguk (Hangover Stew with Clotted Cow Blood) 선지 해장국 [photo]

034. Ddeokbokki (Chewy Rice Cakes in Spicy Sauce) 떡볶이 [photo]

035. YukHui (Raw Beef Salad) 육희 [photo]

036. MiyeokGuk (Seaweed Soup) 미역국 [photo]

037. Mae-eunTang (Spicy Fish Soup) 매운탕 [photo]

038. Nakji Bokkeum (Stir-fried Baby Octopus) 낙지볶음 [photo]

039. Ojingeo (Cuttlefish) (마른) 오징어 [photo]

040. Beondaeggi (Silkworm Larvae) 번대기 [photo]

041. Golbaenggi (Sea Snails) 골뱅이 [photo]

042. Jangeo Gui (Grilled Eel) 장어구이 [photo]

043. Jaratang (Turtle Soup) 자라탕 [photo]

044. Bogeo (Blowfish) 복어 [photo]

045. Sae-u Sogeum Gui (Salt Grilled Shrimp) 새우소금 구이 [photo]

046. Deodeok Root 더덕 [photo]

047. BindaeDdeok (Mung Bean Pancake) 빈대떡 [photo]

048. Pajeon (Green Onion Pancake) 바전 파전 [photo]

049. Bibimbap (Mixed Rice and Vegetables) 비빔밥 [photo]

050. Boribap (Mixed Barley Rice and Vegetables) 보리밥 [photo]

051. Marinated Garlic (마늘장아찌?) [photo]

052. Patbingsu (Shaved Ice and Red Bean Treat) 팥빙수 [photo]

053. Dotorimok (Acorn Jelly) 도토리목 [photo]

054. Naengmyeon (Chilled Noodles) 냉면  [photo]

055. Makkoli/Dongdongju (Rice Beer) 막거리/ 동동주 [photo]

056. Bokbunja (Raspberry Wine) 복분자 [photo]

057. Soju (Rice Whiskey) 소주 [photo]

058. Andong Soju (Strong Rice Whiskey from the Andong Region) 안동소주 [photo]

059. Jogae Gui (Grilled Shellfish) 조개구이 [photo]

060. Haepari (Jellyfish) 해바리 [photo]

061. Gyeran Jjim (Steamed Egg) 계란찜 [photo]

062. Corn Ice Cream [photo]

063. Dolsot Bibimbap (Mixed Rice and Vegetables in a Sizzling Stone Pot) 돌솥비빔밥 [photo]

064. Mandu (Stuffed Dumplings) 만두 [photo]

065. Ddeokguk (Chewy Rice Cake Soup) 떡국 [photo]

066. Songpyeon (Stuffed Chewy Rice Cakes) 송편 [photo]

067. Hot Bar (Fried Fish Batter Street Food) 헛바 [photo]

068. Shikhye (Sweet Rice Punch) 식혜 [photo]

069. Any product with Green Tea in it 녹차맛 [photo]

070. Gujeolpan (Nine-section Dish) 구절반 [photo]

071. Yogurt Soju Cocktail [photo]

072. Baechu Kimchi (Cabbage Kimchi) 배추김치 [photo]

073. Any Kimchi that’s over 3 years old [photo]

074. Baek Kimchi (White Cabbage Kimchi) 백김치 [photo]

075. Shake-’em-up Dosirak [photo]

076. Mul Kimchi (Water Kimchi) 물김치 [photo]

077. Oi Sobagi (Stuffed Cucumber Kimchi) 오이소바기 [photo]

078. Ggakdugi (Cubed Radish Kimchi) 깍두기 [photo]

079. Sae-u Jeot (Salted Tiny Shrimp) 새우젓 [photo]

080. Myeongran Jeot (Salted Pollack Roe) 명란젓 [photo]

081. Changran Jeot (Salted Pollack Guts) 장란젓 [photo]

082. Ssamjang (Mixed Soybean and Pepper Paste) 쌈장 [photo]

083. Kalguksu (Hand-cut Noodle Soup) 갈국수 [photo]

084. Ramyeon (Ramen Noodles) in a Tin Pot 라면 [photo]

085. Entire Hui Meal (Korean style Sashimi) 회 [photo]

086. Gimbap (Seaweed Rice Rolls) 김밥 [photo]

087. Jokbal (Pigs’ Feet) 족발 [photo]

088. Sundae (Blood and Noodle Sausage) 순대 [photo]

089. Yeot (Traditional Korean Candy) 엿 [photo]

090. Naengi (Shepherd’s Purse) 냉이 [photo]

091. Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew) 김치찌게 [photo]

092. Budae Jjigae (“Army Base” Stew, traditionally including hot dogs and Spam) 부대찌게 [photo]

093. Agu Jjim (Stewed Monkfish) 아구찜 [photo]

094. Haemultang (Seafood Soup) 해물탕 [photo]

095. Nurungji (Hot Water Mixed with Rice Scrapings in a Stone Pot) 누릉지 [photo]

096. Sujebi (Rustic Dumpling Soup) 수재비 [photo]

097. Janchi Guksu (Thin Noodles in a Seaweed Broth with Condiments) 잔치국수 [photo]

098. BungeoBbang (Goldfish-shaped Stuffed Pastry) 봉어빵 [photo]

099. Raw Ginseng or anything with Ginseng in it 인삼 [photo]

100. MakHui (Chilled Sashimi Soup) 막희 [photo]

(Credit for list goes to Zen Kimchi; hangeul credit to Fatman Seoul.)

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