Survive & Thrive in Korea
Changdeokgung Palace was built in 1405 during the reign of King Taejong of the Joseon Dynasty. The place was destroyed by the Japanese during the 1592-1598 invasion, but was reconstructed shortly after. It is now listed as a world heritage site.The only bad part about this palace experience is that you couldn’t just wander on […]
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Hey there, fabulous readers! Today, we’re diving headfirst into the mesmerizing world of Jessica Alba’s long and illustrious career as the undisputed queen of Korean television commercials. You might be wondering, “Jessica Alba in Korean TV ads? Really?” Oh, honey, you have no idea! So grab your popcorn, because we’re about to take a sassy […]
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In Korea Wentworth Miller, the star of Fox’s Prison Break, reigns as a superstar. Who knew? Certainly not me. I’ve never seen an episode of Prison Break but I remember Wentworth from his cameo on Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Ha! Bet you didn’t remember that one. I miss Buffy. Anyway, here in South Korea Wentworth […]
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I think most of the photos speak for themselves. Angkor Wat the signature temple of all those in Siem Reap. Angkor Wat is surrounded by a huge moat. Around this area children and parents picnic and shopkeepers peddle souvenirs from their little stands. Water. Books. Food. Cameras. Anything can be had for your trip into […]
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The outside of the War Memorial has just as much to offer as the inside. The outdoor exhibition area contains monuments and statues, decommissioned vehicles and aircraft, and a host of other sights primed and ready for your picture taking pleasure. Here are a couple shots of the Clock Tower of Peace. Here is […]
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This past weekend I ventured to the The War Memorial of Korea also known as The Sanctuary of National Defense. I have to admit that I expected a brief run through of some nice busts and a wall of names commemorating the fallen in battle and that’s about it. I had often passed the site […]
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