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Seven Favorite Travel Photos From 2017

Nancie — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 00:32:12 +0000

Happy New Year everyone and welcome to week 354 (1/4/2018) of Travel Photo Thursday and our first link-up of the new year. For me, 2017 was one of endings and beginnings. I think of it as one door closing and another door opening. I left Korea and returned to Nova Scotia where I am now […]

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Seoul Sky Observatory: Lotte Tower, Seoul

Nancie — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 13:09:43 +0000

Seoul Sky This week we’re visiting the Seoul Sky Observatory located in Seoul’s Lotte Tower. Welcome to week 342 of (8/31/2017) of Travel Photo Thursday. I’ve been back in Canada 23 days and Nova Scotia for nine; so far so good. My visit to the Seoul Sky Observatory was my last sight-seeing adventure in Korea, […]

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Seoul’s Poop Cafe

Nancie — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 12:41:18 +0000

Poop Cafe This week we’re heading to Seoul’s Poop Cafe (also known as Ddo-dong Cafe). Yes, you read that right. Believe it or not, Seoul is not the only city with a poop-themed cafe. Canada’s largest city, Toronto, also boasts this dubious distinction. However, the Seoul Poop Cafe, which opened in 2015 is the original. Welcome […]

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Six Travel Photos – 113,855 Views

Nancie — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 12:40:30 +0000

This week I am showcasing the top six travel photos from my Flickr account with a total of 113,855 views. Welcome to week 335 (7/6/2017) of Travel Photo Thursday. Enjoy the pictures as I struggle to pack up 16.5 years of living in Korea to return to Canada and Nova Scotia. To join in the […]

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Favorite Seoul Street Art

Nancie — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:38:03 +0000

Seoul Street Art is dominated by whimsical sculpture throughout the city. Welcome to week 334 (6/29/2017) of Travel Photo Thursday. Today I want to introduce you to some of my favourite Seoul Street Art. Enjoy the tour. To join in the Travel Photo Thursday fun simply choose a travel post from your blog. Add a […]

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Korea DMZ: North – South Divide in Photos

Nancie — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 21:20:58 +0000

Korea DMZ This week we are roaming around the Korea DMZ, that swath of land that separates North Korea from South Korea and came into being when the Korean War Armistice was signed way back in 1953. Welcome to Week 332 (6/8/2017) of Travel Photo Thursday. Join me on a tour of the North-South divide […]

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National Museum of Korea: A Photo Essay

Nancie — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 11:46:48 +0000

National Museum of Korea We’re wandering through the National Museum of Korea this week and specifically the special exhibition Roads of Arabia-the Archaeological Treasures of Saudi Arabia containing 486 archeological artifacts and objects. Welcome to week 330 (6/1/2017) of Travel Photo Thursday. To join in the Travel Photo Thursday fun simply choose a travel post from your […]

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Korea: Boseong Green Tea Festival

Nancie — Wed, 24 May 2017 21:35:54 +0000

Boseong Green Tea Festival April and May ushers in the tea season here in Korea and Korean traditional tea is celebrated at the Boseong Green Tea Festival in May. Welcome to week 329 (5/25/2107) of Travel Photo Thursday. Enjoy this photo essay of everything the festival has to offer. We arrived in a gentle rain and […]

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Instagram: Favorite Korea Springtime Photos

Nancie — Thu, 11 May 2017 11:22:34 +0000

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

Nancie — Thu, 04 May 2017 10:24:25 +0000

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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