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.
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 […]
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 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.
On February 15, 2014, I had the opportunity to attend the Sri Lanka Food Fest at the Seoul Millennium Hilton. This event was held in honor of Sri Lanka’s 66th Independence Day. Chef’s from the Colombo Hilton were brought it to make this event authentic. For directions on how to make Maldive Fish Sambol, please […]
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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