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Favorite Buddha Statues from Across Asia
Welcome to week 238 (07/23/2015) of Travel Photo Thursday. When I think of Asia I almost always think of Buddha statues, and the many that I have gazed at over the years. I don’t think I’ve ever been in an Asian country where I haven’t admired (and sometimes fallen in love with) one. This Travel…
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Favorite Travel Quotes for Travel Photo Thursday
Welcome to week 231 (06/04/2015) of Travel Photo Thursday. Anyone who follows me on Facebook knows that Korea is trying to come to terms with an outbreak of MERS (Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome). As of an hour ago my classes have been canceled for next week (make-up week), so I have loads of time to…
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Travel Photo Thursday — October 16, 2013 — Must see Asian Temples
Welcome to another week of Travel Photo Thursday. Anyone traveling in Asia knows that there are a lot of temples here. I think it’s impossible to come to this part of the world and not spend time wondering around temple grounds and inside the buildings. I’m one of those people who almost never tire of…
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In Celebration of Budget Travelers Sandbox 3rd Birthday…My Personal Travel Trivia
Yes, BTS was launched on December 9th, 2009, and in celebration I wanted to share some of my personal travel trivia… (A Korean sunset.) Did you know?….. 1. I was bitten by the travel bug in 1967 when I visited Expo 67 in Montreal. Our school trip traveled from Halifax to Montreal by train. I…