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.
Where to View this Fireworks Extravaganza in Yeoido Park This fireworks extravaganza took place in Seoul along the Han River in the Yeoido Park last night. Most spectators brought picnic blankets so they could enjoy watching the fireworks from the river banks. Where was the Crowd Control? Having been the most crowded event I had […]
Sorry for not posting in a while, but I have just returned to Korea from an amazing trip in Sri Lanka to finish my memoir Beautiful Eye. Today I am curious on how you process your writing. Do you hand-write or type? I sometimes see writers hand-write on notebook paper that they carry around. I […]
I can finally say that I am now in the Korean newspapers! So exciting! Last week an intern journalist from Australia interviewed me about self-publishing in Korea. She was refereed to me from a Facebook self-publishing group. The article can be found here.
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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