Lake Bled

This Alpine lake with the only island in Slovenia has been a world-renowned paradise for centuries, impressing visitors with its natural beauty and its legend. The church bell, made in the early 16th century, is said to have come from the pope himself. The story goes that he gave it to the church after the…

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

I should say, I hate early call time when in holiday.  I usually wake up around 4 o’clock in the morning or early than that when I have lots of piled paper works at the office during working days. But this tour need an early pick up at the hotel – 6:45 and we should…

The Room of the Last Supper

Located at Mount Zion, the Room of the Last Supper or the Cenacle is a site described in the Bible as an “Upper Room”.  The room is empty but supported by the columns, arches and pillars It is believed not only where Jesus and His disciples ate their final meal and where they washed their…

Myeongdong Market

Myeongdong is a shopping area where you can see some luxury stores, malls, cosmetic shops, restaurants, hotels, bars, Korean products, and my favorite street foods and more. It is known for Korean cosmetics, if you are the lucky one, you can have plenty of sample products from the stores. Check out my blog Myeongdong street foods….

Petite France

Another favorite day trip from Seoul is Petite France.  A unique French-style theme park in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.  A small  French-like village is made up of workshops, restaurants, cafe, guesthouses and museums. Brightly colored buildings amidst the monotone mountain in fall. Featured in many Korean dramas that anyone who visits Seoul would take time…

Nami Island

One of the many popular day trips in South Korea is Nami Island or Namiseom Island. It is a tiny half moon shaped island. You can get to the island in 2 ways. You can either ride a ferry from Gapyeong Ferry wharf or by zip-line. But we rode a ferry that leaves every 30…

Fatima

It is a dream come true to visit Europe and its religious sites.  Born and raised Catholic, I can hear and read stories about the apparitions and holy sites.  I was so lucky to have good friends who wanted to see these places and had a chance to be part of the pilgrimage group. Fatima…

Casa Lucia in Aljustrel

Lucky to be part of a pilgrimage group who visited Fatima.  But along the way,  we went to the town of Aljustrel, Portugal.  Where Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta was born and witness the miraculous apparition when they are young. It was said the Sister Lucia donated the house to the Shrine of Fatima.  The area…