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.
Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle The Cultural Triangle is a not-to-be-missed attraction packed with ancient cities and temples that were built as far back at the 1st century B.C. This are covers as far south as Kandy, as far north as Anuradhapura, and as far east as Polonnaruwa. Sigiriya and Dambulla is approximately in the center. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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