The other day a friend of mine in Korea informed me that she wants to visit Sri Lanka in April for 2 weeks. Of course I was very excited to hear this, but then she told me that a travel agency she was thinking about going through wanted to charge her US$7,000 for 2 weeks! […]
I have sparked a discussion on Facebook about legit travel agencies. Generally when I travel, I just book the flight ahead of time and then kinda backpack my way around the country with a travel book. I usually do not book anything ahead. I really hate to see people spend money and not get what […]
Another another interview got schedule on Korean radio! I was just recently contacted again by a Korean radio station to talk about my book Beautiful Eye and my travels around the world. Will be live on the air on March 27 from 11:30am to 12pm Korea time Please download the software at TBS eFM to […]
I will be live on Korean radio on March 27 from 11:30am to 12pm Korea. During this time I will be talking about my travels around the world as well as my first book Beautiful Eye. Please download the software at
Recently I have discovered another Sri Lankan Buddhist monk in Korea. His name is Ven Pannakitthi Thero and he has lived in Korea for 4 years now . He loves the Korean Buddhist culture here. His temple is quite large and is beautifully maintained. It’s a must see place in the spring. You […]
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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