Travelers Sandbox

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  • Through the Sandbox Lens #6 — Rural Korea.

    Through the Sandbox Lens #6 — Rural Korea.

    I don’t drive in Korea, so actually getting to wander down old roads in a rural area here is a treat. This was taken in the spring of 2008 when I traveled with friends who had a car. We had absolutely no idea where we were, but were easily able to wile away a few…

  • New Camera Gear for Upcoming Trip to China and Japan– Fuji S1900

    New Camera Gear for Upcoming Trip to China and Japan– Fuji S1900

    I love my Nikon D90 and all the toys that go with it. When I spend any amount of money, beyond travel that is, I am usually buying something to go in my camera bag. One thing about DSLR cameras is that they are heavy. The weight usually doesn’t bother me, but when the walking…

  • Wanderfood Wednesday — My Favorite Korean Street Food

    Wanderfood Wednesday — My Favorite Korean Street Food

    Here we are for another week of Wanderfood Wednesday kindly hosted by Wanderlust and Lipstick. Although I have lived and wandered throughout Asia for the past 10 years (well almost), I still marvel at the variety of street food that is available here. I don’t think I can go a block in any direction here…

  • Through the Sandbox Lens #3 — A View Through Buddha’s Arm

    Through the Sandbox Lens #3 — A View Through Buddha’s Arm

    Taken in Bago, Myanmar, a small town about an hour’s bus ride out of Yangon. If you like temples and Buddhist architecture, then Bago is not to be missed. The town is also close to Myanmar’s famed “Golden Rock”. You can easily arrange transportation from the town. Tips: First, you will be “met” by locals…