Tag: Budget Travelers Sandbox

  • TWIGA — A Taste of South Africa in Seoul

    On the train into Seoul last Sunday I daydreamed of South African cuisine. Beyond steak and suasages, I had no idea what to expect. I was looking forward to being surprised, and I was; pleasantly! Located on the 5th floor of a nondescript building directly across the street from the Saudi Embassy in Itaewan, I…

  • Chiang Mai’s Quirky Street Art

    Chiang Mai’s Quirky Street Art… Here we are for the 175th week of Travel Photo Thursday! I want to say thank you to everyone who has contributed to keeping this weekly virtual tour going. What I really love is the amount of visiting, commenting, and sharing that goes on. Very few contributors simply link and…

  • Travel Photo Thursday — Apr. 17/14 — Chiang Mai’s Buddhist Culture

    Welcome to the 173rd week of Travel Photo Thursday. The semester is half over, and this week I am preparing my 200+ students for their midterm exams next week. I have no idea where the weeks have gone, and I am sure that the rest of the semester will pass in the same whirlwind fashion.…

  • Egyptian Technology for #FriFotos

    Egyptian Technology for #FriFotos

    This weeks #FriFotos theme is technology… While cars and crazy traffic might be the norm in Cairo, the low tech camel still plays an important role in Egyptian transportation. Of course, the best place to find one would be at  Egypt’s Barqash Camel Market! The world is still wondering what technology was used in building…