Have you ever wondered what’s happening behind all the pretty lights and decorations at E-World in Daegu? It used to be called Woobang Tower Land, but now it’s E-World, and nobody seems to know why. Let’s find out together as we explore this cool park in the hills of Daegu….
Month: November 2015
The Hand of Harmony Festival in Pohang
Early morning road trip This morning, excitement filled the air as I woke up at 4:30 AM, ready for adventure. I quickly got ready, grabbing my camera gear and snacks. After setting my Korea-specific GPS, I hit the road, my favorite tunes setting the mood. My destination? Pohang’s annual Hand…
Christmas in Spain– Holiday Magic in Marbella and the Costa del Sol
Christmas in Spain is a truly magical experience, and our journey along the Costa del Sol only heightened its charm. As we embarked on our final stop, the coastal highway unveiled a breathtaking panorama of sun-kissed beaches and picturesque communities, each exuding its own unique allure. Among them, Marbella stood…
Christmas in Córdoba, Spain – Explore the Stunning Columns of the Mezquita
There were more than 1,000 mosques in Córdoba during the 10th century and the Mezquita was the most magnificent of them all. More than half a million worshippers prayed alongside the jasper, marble and granite columns that fanned out like a grove of orange trees.
Christmas in Spain– Driving from Seville to the Cliffs of Gibraltar
We spent 4 days and Christmas in Seville. We were told we would be closed. However, we were pleasantly surprised and delighted to find they were wrong during Christmas in Seville. Initially, we were warned that many establishments would be closed during the holiday period. However, to our pleasant surprise,…
Christmas in Spain– Granada and the Magic of the Alhambra
Wandering the Alhambra in Granada I was exhilarated at the prospect of exploring the Alhambra’s courtyards in Granada. With a confident stride, the four of us bypassed the less informed crowds. I kept silent about the fact that our online tickets were worthless. Regrettably, we had missed our flight and…
Christmas in Spain: Festive Road Trip from Malaga to Granada
Road Trip in Spain I made the amateurish error of packing late into the night before travel and incorrectly setting the alarm for 5 p.m. instead of 5 a.m. I woke up in a panic at 6:30 for a 7:30 flight. It would cost us an additional $400 and a…
Discover the Islands of Santorini and Kos Greece
We caught the slow, overnight ferry to the island of Santorini to catch up with my daughter who is in the Navy. The ferry left Kos around 8pm and arrived in Santorini early in the morning. I called ahead and the owner of the hotel sent a taxi for us and had tea and biscuits waiting for us in our room. My daughter’s ship was anchored off the coast of Santorini for a week. We rode the cable car down to the jetty where we received a brief tour of her ship.