The Maldives consists of 26 atolls that spread over 90,000 square kilometers. They have 1,192 islands, of which only 1,000 are uninhabited. Yesterday my husband and I arrived in the Maldives. This is my 3rd time to this exotic place filled with thousands of islands placed perfectly on crystal clear blue waters. This is the […]
First occupied by Buddhist monks in the 3rd century BCE, it was then turned into a palace by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE). After his death, it became a Buddhist monastery till the 14th century. The frescoes here are among the first paintings of the human figure ever in Sri Lanka dating to the […]
Colombo is the place where I spent most of my teenage years. It’s quite the happening city with drivers on stand by to take you wherever you want. From tea houses to bakeries, to gourmet foods, it also boasts the latest in ready-to-wear fashions that is imported all over the world. Colombo also has fully […]
This small temple by Beira Lake is beautifully lit at night. It also has a temple elephant and a collection of old cars.
Built in 1864, the Galle Face Hotel is a gem and is very well-kept up. In fact it was under renovations when we were there but we still got to see the famous sunset overlooking the Indian Ocean.
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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