I can’t think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you are ignorant of almost everything. Bill Bryson A hazy day in Seoul, South Korea
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If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home. James Michener Jogyesa Temple Chrysanthemum Festival, Seoul, South Korea
View From Above
I love being at the top of a hill, observation point, tower, or other structure, to see what lies below. The sprawling expanse, whether it is naturally occurring or constructed by humans, is usually quite beautiful. Here are some of my favorite views. 1. Australia - Port Phillip Bay, near Melbourne 2. Canada - Galiano... Continue Reading →
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I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world. Mary Anne Radmacher Lantern Festival, Seoul, South Korea
Images in Orange
Today I will share some of my favorite photos in orange. I got the idea from Jess at I’ve Been Travelling Blog who has posted multiple blogs focusing on a specific color. Be sure to check out her site. When I think of orange, I think of autumn and the amazing colors that form as... Continue Reading →
Door and Window Photos
Interesting doors and windows have always caught my attention, perhaps because they offer an opportunity to discover a new place or to catch a glimpse into the lives of others. For whatever reason, I have quite a large collection of door and window photos and will share a few of my favorites today. There are... Continue Reading →
L’Espoir du Hibou, Seoul, South Korea
Seoul is a huge city with a wide variety of restaurants and street vendors selling all sorts of regional delicacies, and when we visited last year, we enjoyed many of the traditional dishes while dining out. One highlight in particular was an evening spent with our niece and her family (who live in Seoul) at... Continue Reading →
More on Seoul, South Korea
Seoul, the capital city of South Korea, is home to 10 million people and in 2015 was rated Asia's most livable city. It is an interesting mix of old and new with modern skyscrapers built around ancient Hanok villages, Buddhist temples and shrines. My husband and I visited in November, and although Seoul was never... Continue Reading →
Seoul Lantern Festival
If you find yourself in Seoul, South Korea in early November, hurry down to Cheonggyecheon Stream for the Seoul Lantern Festival. If you visit in the evening you will be rewarded with a spectacular site of creative and beautiful lanterns placed within the stream that runs through this area. The Seoul Lantern Festival is now... Continue Reading →
Travels Through My Lens 