Tagged With "South Korea"
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Vacation: Time for a hike, or a snooze on the beach?
No answers, but plenty of numbers on the age-old question of what to do with vacation.
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Germany moves toward more free WiFi
Germany tries again to encourage password-free WiFi by protecting providers from being sued for what users download.
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April 8, 2017: Mate: South America's morning Brew
Seattle may have its Starbucks coffee, but Argentina has its mate. A look at southern South America's favorite caffeinated beverage.
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Now showing at an airport near you: Movies
A growing airport trend: movie theaters, mostly showing locally-made or locally-themed films. Portland, OR is the latest to get one.
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'Frozen' town struggles with fame
The town that some believe inspired Frozen is finding itself buried in success.
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May 12, 2020: Downtown Spokane, Washington
DrFumblefinger shares some photos of Spokane, mostly its downtown. The city is the second most populous in Washington state and is home to the popular Gonzaga University basketball team.
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December 22, 2019: Cook Islands - Rarotonga
Gilles shares some terrific photos of the beautiful island of Rarotonga, the largest of the Cook Islands.
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Tulbagh, Western Cape, South Africa (Where Gumbo was #351)
Gumbo was visiting the charming historic town of Tulbagh in South Africa.
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Jan. 8, 2020: Coligny Beach, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Samantha and her husband share pictures of their recent trip to Coligny Beach on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The sunset was amazing.
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Visiting the West Bank
PHeymont shares memories and reflections on a visit a few years ago 'behind the lines' in the occupied West Bank.
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Would you believe: Beach tours to N. Korea!
There's always a new "undiscovered" place for vacations to be found (just the other day we had a piece about a former Albanian navy fortress that wants visitors) but this one is probably off the page for quite a few: Beach tours of North Korea, with...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 23, 2015: Korean War Veterans Memorial
Washington's National Mall has a lot of wonderful memorials. The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located near the Lincoln Memorial and was dedicated in 1995. It commemorates the sacrifices of almost 6 million Americans in the U.S....
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South Dakota State Capital, Pierre – The Land of Infinite Variety
While in South Dakota for the LWMS Convention , we decided to check out the state capitol building in Pierre. It is a wonderful capitol and I really liked all the marble. The capitol features a copper dome, Corinthian columns, rusticated walls of...
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South Dakota (yes!) has booming tourist year
Not a place whose tourism industry often makes the headlines, but South Dakota's tourism is really on a roll this year. Literally a roll in one instance: It's the 75th anniversary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and it's expected to be the biggest ever....
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Korea-France Bilateral Cultural Exchange Kicked Off
Korean Traditional Dress: Photo by KingTikiTaki The 2015-2016 Korea-France Bilateral Exchange was kicked off Sept 18th to commemorate the 130th anniversary of diplomatic ties...
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Around the World in a Day with Coca-Cola
A Coke and a Smile was playing constantly through my mind while exploring the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta, Georgia. It is a wonderful place to escape on a hot day. The unlimited drinks at the Taste It Sampling Bar also helped. My husband...
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Grevin Opens its 1st Asian Wax Museum in Seoul
Gangnam Style : Photo by TG Member Kingtikitaki Grevin's newest waxwork museum opened its doors in Seoul on Thursday, because of South Korea's pop culture that is so popular throughout...
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Emirates to Launch Second Daily Flight To Lisbon
Emirates announced it will launch a second daily flight, Dubai- Lisbon starting January 1, 2016 because of high demand for travel to Portugal. Portugal has seen a significant increase in tourism and has targeted...
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Discovering Greenville, SC’s West End Historic District
A new visitor to Greenville, SC, I hear of Falls Park on the Reedy, but have no idea where it is located. Walking along Main Street, I stop and ask a young woman for directions. She smiles and says it is right across the street. Indeed, Falls...
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Crazy Horse National Monument
While in Rapid City we went to Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse National Monument . I had heard a lot about this monument, but didn’t know really much about it. I am embarrassed to admit that at one point, I actually thought it was...
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China now #1 in outbound tourists
China's Tourism Academy comes up with some insights into this growing and changing field.
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The Korean War Veterans' Memorial, Washington DC
The Korean War Veterans' Memorial is an interesting monument in Washington DC. It has several distinctive areas and to DrFumblefinger, had an eerie quality.
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Finnair adds weigh-in to check-in
Don't get upset if an airline asks you to step on the scale: they're just collecting data to help calculate fuel needs and safety.
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How bad can an airport be? Here's how...
One of the more comprehensive surveys of the world's best and worst based on an annual survey. Take a look...and help rate for next year!
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Delta closes out the 747 era for U.S.
United flew its last 747 route on Nov. 7, and Delta has scheduled its for Dec. 15-17, as U.S. airlines leave the 747 era behind.
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Pizza twirling on list for 'intangible heritages'
As a UNESCO committee meets, candidates from Italy, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh and more seek spots on the heritage lists.
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Tokyo's rebrand: Where old meets new
Japan's capital tries a new image to grow its tourism trade.
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North Korea opens second ski resort
With the Winter Olympics opening in South Korea, North Korea opens a new ski resort.
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Cruise ship boom keeps shipyards busy
The incredible boom in cruise-ship construction goes on—but will there be enough room for the two current leaders and for China as well?
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June 20, 2018: Beer in a Carton
Who would have guessed you could buy beer in a milk-style carton in South Africa. George G explains why.
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Wetting My Whistle: Berkeley Springs water tasting
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares her experience as a water judge (tasting, not swimming or diving) in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.
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Top 10 Destinations Worth Exploring in Korea
When I say Korea, know that I am referring to South Korea by default. Of course, there would have been no confusion if there was no recent friendly meeting between North and South Korean leaders. True that the two places are now on excellent terms but South Korea is still the undisputed tourism hub. In recent years, the country has attracted special attention. This maybe solely because of social media sites and concentrated efforts by the Korean government to improve infrastructure as well...
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North Korea railroads may get new connection
New initiatives involving North Korea might lead to an extension of one of the world's longest rail routes.
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UNESCO's new list skips World War I sites
UNESCO adds 19 new World Heritage sites, but ducks a request by France and Belgium to recognize World War I sites.
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'Powerful Passport:' Singapore is new champ
Passport power is ranked on how many countries can be visited visa-free, and Singapore is the new champ at 159.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day: April 15th, 2014. Deck Chairs in Hyde Park
On a past trip to London (England that is), we stayed at a hotel in South Kensington which was only a short walk to Hyde Park. On a sunny Autumn morning we were taking a morning stroll and noticed these deck chairs set up by the banks of the...
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Manhattan from the Other Shore
Manhattan's skyline is constantly, although the changes are not always instantly obvious, at least not so much as the change between the city's days as a port where the ships lined the shore and the growth of huge buildings clustered together in their...
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Gallery: Jewel Cave National Monument, South Dakota
One of the stops I made between Yellowstone National Park and Mount Rushmore was at the Jewel Cave National Monument just outside of Custer, South Dakota. This adventure was a real treat to say the least. After descending about 420 feet...
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Walking the Freedom Trail in Boston
I had to think a long time before writing this entry. We live in a time where "The Founding Fathers" are quoted to justify almost every point of view . So I had a lot of second thoughts before I sat down to put pen to paper (or finger to keyboard in...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Feb. 2, 2014: New York Harbor at Sea Level
In New York's concrete canyons, it's possible to lose track of the city's connection to the sea...but not when you're out on a harbor trip on a tour from the South Street Seaport . This scene looks up the mouth of the Hudson River from the Upper Bay,...
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New York Harbor: View from a Tugboat
As travelers, we like to poke around in cities and look for the less-seen sights—but it’s easy to forget we have them at home, too. New York from the water is an example. In this century, we New Yorkers tend to forget how important...
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A journey around Iceland: 3) South Iceland
(Black sand beach in Vik, Iceland) Many think South Iceland offers the island’s most spectacular scenery. It’s hard to argue with this except to say that we found all of Iceland to be filled with...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sept. 18, 2013: Sailing the Seas in NY Harbor
The clipper ship Clipper City passes the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges in New York’s East River. Clipper City carries passengers on harbor cruises, leaving from the South Street Seaport in Lower Manhattan. The South Street Seaport...
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Gold Country California: South Yuba River
“Going to the river” is a thing both locals and visitors to Gold Country seem to do a lot. My son, having lived here for a time, often heads straight up Highway 49 to the South Fork as soon as he gets to town, but I’ve...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 9, 2014: Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Pennington County, South Dakota
The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore in Pennington County (near Keystone), South Dakota, in the United States. Sculpted by Danish-American Gutzon Borglum and his son, Lincoln...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 25, 2014: Styles of Stiles
The footpaths of the United Kingdom crisscross the countryside, without regard to boundaries of private property. The paths are ancient rights-of-way, protected by law and anyone who thinks, because they own a piece of land they can...
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The Top South Florida Beaches to Visit
Who doesn't love to lounge around on a beach chair while listening to the waves hit the sand while you have a good summer read in one hand, and an ice cold drink in the other? Now that summer is here and it has become perfect beach weather in Miami I...
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Rando Review: SoFi Café
Last weekend I was invited to try out this new spot in South Beach – South of Fifth to be exact (SoFi), and I think I have fallen in love. We are always looking for that healthier option for breakfast and lunch that is not only great for your...
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Expedia's 'Vacation Deprivation' report highlights Asia, America
While workers in Europe tend to take all their vacation, a study finds, North Americans and some Asians leave a lot on the table...
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Medical Tourism: $439 billion and growing!
Medical tourism is a growing trend, and may increase 6-fold in the next 10 years.