Tag: South Asia

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How to do the Maldives on a Budget

Filed in Maldives by on March 17, 2015 0 Comments • views: 3847

Budgeting Maldives and Still Have an Island Getaway Budgeting Maldives is possible if you follow these tips.  If you’re looking for an island getaway for your next vacation, there’s no better place than the Maldives! This collection of more than a thousand coral islands in the Indian Ocean is absolutely stunning.  They offer fantastic diving, […]

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Sri Lanka: After the war and Tsunami
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Sri Lanka: After the war and Tsunami

Filed in Asia, Book on Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, writing by on May 17, 2018 0 Comments • views: 1956

The War and Tsunami According to a CNN report, in 2004, a Tsunami hit the day after Christmas killing 30,974 people. 4,698 people are still missing and another 100,000 families displaced. In 2009, the 27-year-old civil war finally came to an end. 80,000 to 100,000 or more people are believed to have been killed during […]

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Villa Saladura
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Villa Saladura

Filed in Asia, Colombo, hotels, Sri Lanka by on May 18, 2018 0 Comments • views: 1920

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? […]

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Things to do in Sri Lanka: An island paradise

Filed in Asia, Sri Lanka, World Heritage Site by on May 18, 2018 0 Comments • views: 2321

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 […]

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SIWA Thailand Cultural Connection Event views: 2543

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 […]

A Buddhist Ceremony Inside a Barn views: 1634

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, […]

Backpacking the Gobi: My summer vacation of 2009 views: 1851

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 […]

The Importance of Joining Book Clubs views: 2291

As a writer it’s not only good for you to attend writers groups and workshops but also book club meetings in your area. Typically in a book club meeting, everyone has already read the book or specific part of the book ready to be disused. However, at the Book and Culture Club Hosted by Barry […]

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