Did you know there are botanical gardens in Cheonan where you can see bears? For 10,000 won, you can stroll through gardens with waterfalls, see exotic bonsai trees, pet some animals, and get up close and personal to some bears. This magical place is called Bear Tree Park.
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? […]
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For those of you who did not get to hear me live on the the Korean radio on TBS eFM 1013 Main Street last Wednesday, here is the recording where I talked about my book Beautiful Eye, my next book Checheley the Friendly Elephant, and my travels to Sri Lanka, Mongolia, and Antarctica. This is […]
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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