Survive & Thrive in Korea
Typically my Buddha’s birthday celebration amounts to a trip to Insadong to take in the parade and festivities. This year though a spontaneous decision to join my friends Sonia, Renzo, Peter, Paul, Theresa, Lisa, Dele, Keith, Mekhale, Charles, and Lucia on a 3 day getaway proved to be the best decision ever. Buddha Holiday Getaway […]
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A few weeks ago I left the confines of Seoul and headed north, up to Paju. I don’t know if you’ve heard of Paju, but the last time I went was to see the Heyri artist village. That was a great trip and well worth a day trip or even just an afternoon. At the […]
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Japan. I finally got a chance to visit. It may have taken me almost four years and despite having only a few days, I made the best of the experience. I don’t know why it took me so long to go, but I do know that I want to return soon.The first thing that […]
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Pattaya may not have been the best of choices when it came to settling upon a Thai destination. The decision came about because it was the closest beach area near Bangkok. Neither Ian or I had ever been there so giving it a go seemed reasonable. The trip from Bangkok’s Eastern Bus Terminal located next to […]
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For this year’s Chuseok Holiday I traveled outside of Seoul with friends to the nearby island of Sin. Do is the Korean word for island and so most folks simply call it Sindo, but Sin Island sounds much better, don’t you think? Trust me, though, you won’t find much sin on the island unless you’re […]
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On the southern tip of Yeongdo Island awaits the contemplative cliffs of Taejondae. This peaceful park boasts a peak that rises over 250 meters above sea level offering the opportunity to glimpse the surrounding beauty from a magnificent view. The park ranks as Busan’s 28th monument. Taejongdae offers visitors a getaway or perhaps a get […]
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