Why Write? Some of you may be students studying journalism at a university or may be you are trying to write your first book. What inspires you to write? My degree is in Computer Information Systems and my Masters in Education is in progress but my hobby is really writing. Why did I Start Writing? […]
Last Sunday was the second time I had the opportunity to take part in this meeting. I always enjoy talking to the Sri Lankan students here in Korea and getting to know them. I make sure they are happy, studying hard, making friends, and of course staying warm. We sat down to a delicious Sri […]
I am in Seoul today for some meetings and ended up having 4 hours of time to kill which is very rare for me. I decided to go to Insadong which is a Korean traditional craft area. This is a great place to be on a weekday as the crowds are so bad on the […]
If you are in South Korea on February 9, 2014, I invite you to join in on Sri Lanka’s Independence Day in Incheon City. Stay stunned for more details.
Earlier this year, I went to the Seoul International Book Fair at COEX. I went primarily to network and to get some ideas on which route to take on publishing my book. I was also in a bit of a muddle as I had just fired my illustrator as his work was not professional enough […]
Highlights from this Thailand Cultural Connection During the Thailand Cultural Connection, we got to hear the Ambassador talk about what Thailand has to offer. We got to taste Thai food, watched a dance performance, and even got dance lessons! About once a month the Seoul International Women’s Association visits an Ambassador’s residence to learn about […]
There are so many things to do in Sri Lanka as it has many popular places to visit all on one tropical island paradise. Located just off the coast of India, there are many direct flights from Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and America. With its tropical climate and mountainous regions, this is the perfect […]
Having a Buddhist temple ceremony does not have to be conducted inside a temple. In fact this ceremony was conducted inside a barn on a farm on the outskirts of Pyeongtaek. Why in a barn you might ask? Dhammakitti is a very loved and well-known Sri Lankan Buddhist monk in South Korea. During these ceremonies, […]
Why Stay at Villa Saladura Is travel or work bringing you to the island of paradise? Or maybe you are traveling with a group of friends or family? Tired of the usual hotels that don’t have that home feeling or would prefer that your group be together and not spread out in different hotel rooms? […]
Backpacking the Gobi: My summer vacation of 2009
One of my most memorable trips was backpacking the Gobi. This country is truly amazing with some of the friendliest people in the world. You can tell with the big smiles they carry on their faces. Mongolia has some of the tallest mountains in east Asia at over 4,000 meters high. Spend a few nights […]
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