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Instagram: Favorite Korea Springtime Photos
Korea Springtime Korea springtime is a special time of the year with blossom popping everywhere festivals to welcome a new season.Welcome to week 327(5/11/2017) of Travel Photo Thursday, and join me as I take you on a stroll through my favorite Instagram photos of Spring, 2017 (in no particular order). To join in the Travel…
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Korea: Favorite Photos from Buddha’s Birthday Celebrations
Buddha’s Birthday Celebrations This week there are Buddha’s birthday celebrations across Korea. The big day was yesterday, May 3rd. Welcome to week 326 (5/4/2017) of Travel Photo Thursday. I must admit that I stayed away from the festivities this year. However, over my years in Korea, I have attended many gatherings celebrating Buddha’s birthday. Here…
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How to Protect Yourself from Malaria When Traveling
How to protect yourself from malaria when traveling: Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease that results in severe flu-like symptoms – it can be lethal if not treated properly and promptly. The disease is actually a parasite, which is passed onto humans through the saliva of the mosquito when it bites in order to…
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Korean Ceramics Shopping in Yeoju, Korea
Korean Ceramics Updated 2018 Two weeks ago I had a fun day ogling and purchasing a few pieces of lovely and practical Korean ceramics in the City of Yeoju, a 90-minute drive east of Seoul. Welcome to week 325 (4/27/2017) of Travel Photo Thursday. Come in and see the pieces that will be making their…