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Korea: Tea World Festival in Seoul
Welcome to the 237th (07/16/2015) week of Travel Photo Thursday. As the rain beat down and the wind whipped our umbrellas into a frenzy I was glad to be heading to Korea’s Tea World Festival in Seoul last weekend. Seoul’s prime exhibition center, Coex, is easily accessible by subway, so we didn’t worry about getting…
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Korea: To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Visit Tartine in Seoul’s Itaewon
Welcome to week 233 (06/18/2015) of Travel Photo Thursday. This week we are enjoying over-the-top delicious pies from Seoul’s Tartine Bakery & Pie. Before I share the luscious photos, let me tell you a little story. Be sure to leave your link and a comment below! Arriving in Korea in early 2001, I quickly realized that…
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Buddha’s Birthday in Seoul
Welcome to week 228 (05/21/2015) of Travel Photo Thursday. It’s that time of year again in Seoul and Korea, Buddha’s Birthday. The actual holiday is May 25th, but the Koreans have been celebrating since last weekend with the Lotus Lantern Festival. However, you will still find lots happening at the temples on May 25th, and, if…
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Colorful Bongwansa Temple Dragons for Travel Photo Thursday
Welcome to 225 ( 04/30/2015) of Travel Photo Thursday. This week we’re doing a return visit to Bongwansa Temple in the heart of Seoul. Way back in 2012 I spent an afternoon here, blown away by the fantastic display of lotus blossoms. You can have a peak at those photos here. Today, we go back to…