— Korea, Travel —

While the World Anxiously Looks, Residents go Touristy at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

November 7, 2017

These days are, arguably, the most tense in the Korean peninsula. The constant threat North Korea offers is a natural part of South Koreans’ daily living. The lone factor that magnifies the heightened alert is the arrival of US President Donald Trump today. Why do I say “lone factor”? Because, really! North Korea’s Kim Jong-Un,… Read More While the World Anxiously Looks, Residents go Touristy at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

— Culture, Korea —

Circling the Hwaseong Fortress is a Walking Tour of Suwon

October 23, 2017

Going to the Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon was surprisingly easy. So, let’s start with: How to go there? Take Line 1 going to Suwon Station. Get off Exit 4. Go straight and you won’t miss the Bus Station. Take Bus No. 11, 13 or 13-4. We got off the Pal Dal Mun Bus Stop. As… Read More Circling the Hwaseong Fortress is a Walking Tour of Suwon

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Autumn’s Best Places to Visit in Korea

October 23, 2017

Autumn in Korea is just amazing! The sound of the wind and the rustling leaves brings both laughter and fear to my children and the colors make me appreciate the natural beauty of the Earth. The world is capable of directing its own pace to create beautiful sceneries and in Korea, every road, park and… Read More Autumn’s Best Places to Visit in Korea

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Haneul Park in Autumn

October 19, 2017

Two years ago, I had a rendezvous with Haneul Park’s sunset and I got those magnificent and Fiery Autumn Sunset photos. It’s Autumn once again and this time, I went on a morning stroll with my friend and neighbor, Ingrid. Morning walk. 425 steps up to Haneul Park. Neighborhood treadmill. #haneulpark🌾 #AutumnFeels A post… Read More Haneul Park in Autumn

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Autumn Afternoon at the Secret Garden

October 19, 2017

Changdeokgung Palace is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. It is the most well-preserved palace from the Joseon Dynasty. Inside the Changdeokgung Palace lies a more magnificent beauty: the Secret Garden, known in Korean as Huwon. The Secret Garden can only be accessed through a guided tour. This is the schedule of the Secret Garden guided tour:… Read More Autumn Afternoon at the Secret Garden

— Culture, Travel —

Cooking Class with Nepal Cooking School

October 18, 2017

One of the great experiences I had in Nepal was taking the cooking class at Nepal Cooking School. I was already excited after going around Durbar Square but when I met Sunaina and Sunita at the cooking school I got even more enthusiastic to know their dishes. These two are the warmest people you’ll get… Read More Cooking Class with Nepal Cooking School

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Beds of Flowers at Yangju’s Nari Park

October 16, 2017

Saturday at Yangju’s Nari Park was a day of rejoicing! … for beautiful places, man-made and God-created … for compassionate hearts of friends who take time to plan the days and be with us/welcome us during the holidays … for friends’ good health so we can all take time to be together … for our… Read More Beds of Flowers at Yangju’s Nari Park

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Movie Binging at Cinematheque

October 11, 2017

The Korean Film Archive is one of Digital Media City‘s treasure. It houses the library of Korea’s movie history. I first toured my second son there and he had a glimpsed of how movies are made and how animations are put together. Last year, I scheduled a tour with some of the Dwight Moms while… Read More Movie Binging at Cinematheque

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Go (Photo)Shoot at the Oil Tank Culture Park

September 28, 2017

My friend Ingrid and I went to this recently-opened culture park called “Oil Tank Culture Park” 2 Mondays ago. Trust Ingrid to scan Instagram and the internet for our must-go-to places. And the best part? It’s in our neighborhood! So on our scheduled Monday morning walk, Ingrid walked to my house from DMCVille and off we… Read More Go (Photo)Shoot at the Oil Tank Culture Park

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Seoul Garden Show at Yeouido Park

September 28, 2017

The Seoul Garden Show is an annual event sponsored by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. One of my friends, Marjohry, is a plant and flowers guru (shhhh, she doesn’t want to be called that!). Show her a leaf and a flower, and she’ll tell you its name. And so, together with the other ladies of the… Read More Seoul Garden Show at Yeouido Park