TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Christmas Markets– German-Style Fun in America Posted on November 19, 2018November 20, 2024 Have you been to a German-styled Christmas Market in America? You should, it’s one of the things I miss most about living in Germany. The joyful spirit, brightly colored stalls, one-of-a-kind goods gifts and treats, has immigrated to the New World. Christmas Markets in are springing up all over America. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES The Best Fall and Winter Festivals in South Korea Posted on September 15, 2018October 27, 2024 Many festivals take place in South Korea during the fall and winter, but some are better suited for foreigners, as language isn’t required to fully enjoy them. These festivals are visual, fun, and filled with great food and traditions. As cooler months approach, South Korea becomes an ideal place to… Read more
PLACES History Lovers Love Wine and Bad Durkheim Posted on September 1, 2018May 21, 2024 It’s almost time for one of my favorite festivals in Germany. The Durkheimer Wurstmarkt wine festival in Bad Durkheim is the largest wine festival in the world. Yup– big reason to go, right? But you don’t have to wait for the festival to enjoy Bad Durkheim. Located on the German… Read more
PLACES 5 Reasons to Visit Southern Spain Posted on November 18, 2017June 1, 2024 Andalusia inherited from the influx of Moors across the 9 mile stretch of sea. The language, dance, music, spices, religion and architecture simmer in warm melting pot that entrances you with their romanticized language and laid back lifestyle. Read more
PLACES Hahoe World Mask Museum in Andong, South Korea Posted on April 9, 2017April 28, 2024 The Hahoe Mask Museum has masks from many Thailand, the Philippines, the South Pacific as well as Asia and North America adorn its walls and display cases. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Jindo Miracle Sea Parting Festival Posted on March 19, 2017June 28, 2024 The “road” is less than 200 feet wide and 1.7 miles long and will recede exposing a land bridge. You’ll have 90 minutes to make the journey there and back before you’ll be swept away by the returning tide. Read more
PLACES Getting Dirty at the Boryeong Mud Festival in South Korea Posted on July 24, 2016May 21, 2024 They come to wrestle, slide, swim and play in the mud. We watched people just sit in the mud with their plastic encased smart phones, they played soccer and sat for colored face and body painting. I went to see what the fuss was about and my son, bless his 19 year old heart, wanted to see a whole lot of girls in in muddy swimsuits… missions accomplished!! Read more
PLACES Holiday Celebrations: Boseong Annual Light Festival Posted on December 27, 2015May 21, 2024 We ended up parking along the railing at a overlook of the valley below. Steven pulled behind the last car, making sure to put enough distance behind it and us to maneuver out when it was time to go. He looked back and said there wasn’t enough room for more than one car to fit in behind us. And we settled in for an hour to wait for the sun to go down. Read more