Sri Lanka is no longer called Ceylon after gaining independence from Great Britain in 1948 Yala National Park has the largest concentration of leopards than any other place in the world Ceylon Tea is some of the best tea in the world Wind down on a secluded beach Visit 1st century cave temples
An Overview We choose Kyoto because we did not need a visa with our US passports and it was only a 1.5 hour flight from Incheon International Airport. This quick long weekend get-a-way was ideal to release some of the stress we were getting with some of our new projects in South Korea. Kyoto also […]
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, […]
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 […]
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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