The shopping is amazing if you’re a size 6 or smaller, wear less than an 8-8 1/2 shoe, don’t possess hips, thighs, booty or cleavage. But even if it fits, it may not be complementary because black girls (white and latina girls) and Korean girls don’t exactly have the same shapes. They zig where we zag, actually they don’t zig or zag, lol.
Tag: ASIA
Explore Asia through rich traditions, dynamic cities, and peaceful retreats. Find travel guides, cultural experiences, and personal stories that help you navigate this vast region with confidence and curiosity.
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The Ultimate Food Guide: Where to Eat in Daegu, South Korea
My Favorite Places to Eat and Drink in Daegu We aren’t limited to BBQ and traditional fare (with amusing names) in Daegu. You can get a really good bowl of pho and a great hamburger in the same neighborhood. Many restaurants have pictures you can point to, but a few have…
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Gamcheon Cultural Village: Best Things to Do and See in Busan’s Colorful Maze
With Gamcheon Village’s population shrinking, the residents got creative and decided to build larger, more permanent homes and attract the new tourist trade. They decided to paint the exteriors of their shops and homes bright colors and turn the village into a cultural center with the installation of tiled art, sculpture and museums as random as early history and dolls.
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A Year in Asia: Must-See Adventures and Unforgettable Journeys
2016 has been a banner year in travel for the Peters’ family. We found ourselves out of our element, out of comfort zone and way out on a limb– or zipline. Read the 2016 in Review about this past year which took us to Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand three times.
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Soft Openings: Our Stay at Sanae Resort in Chiang Mai
Located just off Nimmanhaemin Road, a sought after area of Chiang Mai, the Sanae is in the midst of a renovation and within walking distance to a ton of restaurants and shopping. The temples of Old Town are just a 10 minute ride away. There are ton of bars, restaurants, massage parlors and coffee shops up and down Nimman (abbreviated by the locals) Road.
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Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
The temple is always in a state of maintenance and construction. The artist wants Wat Rung Khun to have pilgrimagers that return to Chiang Mai not unlike those who return to Spain’s Sagrada Família or India’s Taj Mahal. And not unlike Antoni Gaudí and Shah Jahan, Ajarn Chalermchai does not expect to see his great work completed as its expected to take approximately 60 and 90 years to complete.
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What You Need to Know Before Taking a DMZ Tour in South Korea
The DMZ isn’t your typical tourist destination. Learning all the things that happened there, watching them watch and photograph you and signing the “possible death” waiver adds to the tension. I did learn a lot and seeing it first hand put most of it into perspective.
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How to Experience the Best of Siem Reap in 10 Amazing Stops
I can’t believe Angkor Wat has never been considered one of the wonders of the world. It doesn’t have to be a wonder of the world to leave you lost for words. You know, I am a big history buff and I am never happier than when I’m walking in the footsteps of history, tracing my fingertips along the hard, cold stone or trekking through the doorways of ancient & often mysterious monuments.