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Wanderfood Wednesday — Korean DDeok
Here we are for another week of Wanderfood Wednesday kindly hosted by Wanderlust and Lipstick. I remember the first time I was asked by a Korean waiter, in his best English, if I wanted desert. Of course, my answer was “What do you have?” Now imagine my surprise when I was given the choices coca…
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Through The Sandbox Lens #1 — Aerial View of Ancient Bagan, Myanmar
Today begins a new feature here at Budget Travelers Sandbox….”Through the Sandbox Lens”. I have literally thousands of travel shots sitting in my archives that I want to publish. Starting today, and at least three times a week, I will be publishing a travel photo here. Along with the photo I will include whatever information…
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Happy Earth Day!
Happy 40th anniversary Earth Day. Whether we are arm chair budget travelers or on the road, we all need to think about our planet. This may seem idealistic and naive to some, but I’m a firm believer that we can have a huge impact on improving our environment one person at a time. I’m often…
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“Afghan Girl” Photographer Steve McCurry in Seoul –“Unguarded Moment”
Imagine my excitement when I learned earlier this week that photographer Steve McCurry is exhibiting his photos at the Sejong Centre in downtown Seoul. I attended the exhibit yesterday, and I was awestruck. Anyone who is in Seoul, or visiting Seoul between now and May 30, 2010 needs to add Steve McCurry’s “Unguarded Moment” to…