Templestay is a cultural program that gives you a chance to experience the traditions and culture of Korean Buddhism. It is a unique opportunity to stay for two or three days in an ancient temple and emulate a Buddhist practitioner’s life. It is open to everyone despite their religious background who wants a taste of temple-life. Korean temples are infused …
South Korea is a highly conservative country; however, a visit to Jeju’s sex-themed park, “Loveland,” will change how you perceive this country. Sitting on approximately 39,000 square meters, the park features 140 sex-themed installations, two museums, a cafe, and an art shop. The structures depict different sexual subjects from cultural, to older women to animals. Background During the 1970 and …
Walking barefoot might be something you only do in the comfort of your home but not the 1,500 hikers who visit the Gyejoksan Red Clay trail every year. Located in the outskirts of Daejeon, the 14.5 km foot trail around Gyejoksan mountain is a popular attraction not only to the locals but also tourists. This eco-healing trail (Hwantotgil) was established …
Located in Jeju island, Hallasan (Halla) Mountain is one of the “top three” mountains in South Korea situated at 1,950 meters above sea level. It was designated Korea’s National monument in 1966 and a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2002. The mountain has over 360 volcanic cones (Oreums) scattered around it with a crater lake at the summit that is …
During my short summer trip to Jeju, it so happened to be rainy and gloomy for most of the days, so I decided to explore some beautiful beachfront cafes. Coffee and cafes are a huge part of Korean culture. Their love for coffee and tasty beverages has led to so many cafes springing that they strive to differentiate themselves in …
This book provides a detailed analysis of the different aspects of our interactions with strangers by using real-life events from the news that occurred at various points in time. Examples include the Cuban spy that spent so many years undetected at one of the USA’s most secure agencies – the pentagon; the man who brought down a hedge-fund giant at …
There is no doubt the best way to experience Hong Kong Island is to hope on a Tram locally known as the “Ding Ding” for its bell-like sound. Hong Kong is a colorful city, and this is evident on the buses too painted with various colors, decorations, and advertisements of major brands. It was interesting to see the artwork on …
As 2019 draws to an end and many of us reflect on the achievements and failures that occurred. I choose to focus on the proud moments and memories created. Not ignoring the things that didn’t happen or failed resolutions, I am grateful for all the challenges and opportunities that 2019 presented to me. Here are some of the memories and …