Gift giving is a mystical creature – where do you go? what do you get? will they even like it? will they ever use it? Gift giving for a traveler in your life can be equally as challenging if not more so! They are frequently on the go, they can probably buy more interesting stuff at a better discount by actually buying from the source country. Do travelers even have the time to shop with all the jet-setting they do and carry-on/suitcase limitations? The answer is – get them so

I’ve recently read a quote: A good company in a journey, makes the way seem shorter” by Izaak Walton Can’t say that I agree, especially when your company consists of a service animal, in a size of a small yappy dog. It appears that no matter how many times we fly with our Yorkie Slonik, there is always a new airline rule, required paperwork/items, or another type of obstacle to prevent us from having a peaceful arrival at our chosen destination. It doesn’t help that our desti

Some of my fondest adventures in Korea came from pre-planned, pre-paid group trips, offered by various companies via Meetup.com or Facebook. There are always new and exciting adventures that await those who are not afraid to roam and wander. My list of unseen places goes on and on and I’ve lived in this country since I was 23! If you think that most of these trips originate out of Seoul, you are correct, but with the ever-growing number of participants, they’ve started making

Well hello there! If it feels like it has been ages, because it has! This lazy blogger took some time off to travel, eat new cuisine, wander around foreign places and get some new stamps/visas in her passport. But so that you don’t feel like I’m living the life, during this adventure I was also attacked night after night by mysterious bed bugs, caught a cold and a runny nose (from the Air Conditioner!), spent 4 days with a stomach poisoning, was dehydrated, almost fainted and

Year 2016 was a year full of photographic accomplishments. Even though I’ve been heavily involved with this hobby for about 6 years, it’s always exciting what new ideas, projects and opportunities come my way. Let’s see what top 10 images I’ve chosen from this year and how they have helped me grow as a photographer and an artist. In February of 2016, my husband and I were very elated to welcome his dad (my father in law) to Korea. It was his first trip away from North America

When I attended the University of Delaware from 2003-2007, I was very heavily involved with a TV Station, called STN (Student Television Network). This small, but growing station served as my motivation and inspiration for my back then passion in life – TV Production. Together, we’ve created various shows and commercials. I was also able to take some classes, teaching me Documentary movie making, the news and others. I even served as the Station President in my final year of

My passion for photography started about 6 years ago, when I was back in South Korea for round two and was planning to travel to Malaysia for the first time that winter. Both of my parents have utilized photography as their creative expression and even a part time job for my mother, who has utilized me as her assistant during her weddings gigs or asked me to pose for her on more than one occasion. For myself, I was content with my Point and Shoot camera and like everyone else

Did you know that Daejeon is the happiest city in Korea? Neither did I after posting Uselessly useful Daejeon Facts Part 1 two weeks ago. That’s right while trying to share my (hopefully helpful) information about this city, I learned a thing or two myself. Without further adieu, 15 more random facts about Daejeon: 1.Around American Thanksgiving time, Woosong University hosts their annual Turkey Dinner with the real thing and all its fixings (sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce,

If you’re searching for accommodation, especially in a tourist-friendly place like Bali, you may come across a sea of choices. One way to narrow down your search is to look at specific sites, such as Hostels.com, Booking.com, Expedia.com, or Airbnb.com. You can also get a recommendation from a friend or an acquaintance, as long as your preferences of travel requirements line up. Let’s take a short survey: Is there a pool? Check! Is the room clean and tidy? Check! Is there a r

Art! It’s one of the first things that I noticed about the quaint town of Chiang Mai. You don’t have to walk far until you stumble on the next picture, graffiti, painting, collage or caricature. It feels great to walk around the streets of a city, where the officials don’t mind this type of artistic expression. In Korea, graffiti is hard to come by, even though the concrete jungle of Korea could use some color! #visitthailand #travelthailand #ChiangMaiThailand #travel #chiang

If the forecast calls for rain and you think that your perfect day of sightseeing may be ruined – don’t despair! You may not get those clear, sunny blue skies in your travel photographs of Bali, full of lush green fields, smiling locals, and purring Kopi Luwak cats. Rainy conditions might be the perfect chance for you to sightsee the island not risking your life on an ancient scooter/motorcycle, but in the comforts of your personal Aircon blowing, driver navigated, protective

Visiting Thailand should be on everyone’s Bucket List. The beaches, the food, the smiling locals – it’s an incredible place to visit and to spend some time in. While here, don’t forget to venture away from the Southern shores and travel north towards Chiang Mai. Here, you can discover 12 awesome things to do while in Chiang Mai: Walk to discover city art. 2. Drink coffee at “Mountain Coffee.” They say it’s the strongest coffee around, freshly grown and roasted from Doy Luang,

I’m back after almost 3 week hiatus in the Philippines with my hubby. Internet was not widely available during our travel, or if it was it was through a tablet device. Long story short it was a challenge trying put up my weekly portrait assignments on this blog in a timely manner, so instead I saved them for when we came back. This photo was taken on Feb. 5, 2013 and satisfies the requirement for a portrait to be taken between 2/4-2/11! About this shot – Taken with a Canon G1