Tag Archives: travel

The Art Of Yumomi – Traditional Water Cooling At Kusatsu Onsen

Posted on January 28, 2021 by smkelly8

The town of Kusatsu is one of Japan’s most famous onsen resorts, a popular destination for those looking to relax and bathe in geothermal hot springs… The Art Of Yumomi – Traditional Water Cooling At Kusatsu Onsen

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Korea’s Winter Hot Spots

Posted on February 4, 2019 by smkelly8

I’m so happy that I can travel vicariously with Meej Muse, who impressed me with her earlier Streets of Soul series. Watching this made me really wish I was back in Korea.

Posted in Asia, Experience | Tagged hot spots, South Korea, travel, winter | Leave a comment

Merry Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2018 by smkelly8

Posted in Asia, China, Holiday | Tagged Christmas, travel | Leave a comment

Simon & Martina

Posted on July 31, 2016 by smkelly8

If you can’t get yourself to Asia to live the fabulous life of, say an English teacher, just check out one of the over 1000 videos Simon and Martina have made in which they share their discoveries of their old … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Culture, Experience, Food | Tagged Japan, South Korea, summer, travel, YouTube find | Leave a comment

Hotel Review: Grand Mercure Dongchen

Posted on December 30, 2015 by smkelly8

The Grand Mercure Dongchen offers beautiful rooms and good service. I actually reserved a room here by accident. I wanted to book a room at the Mercure by Beijing’s South Cathedral, but inadvertently booked this location. I found the staff … Continue reading →

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Charlie

Posted on October 25, 2015 by smkelly8

This weekend I went to Beijing with some friends, one whose travel style is higher than mine. She doesn’t like to take public transportation so she’s been hiring a driver, Charlie, to take her around. I just wouldn’t consider hiring … Continue reading →

Posted in Beijing, Transportation | Tagged Beijing, China, driver, style, travel | 1 Comment

Weekly Photo Challenge: A Good Day

Posted on August 22, 2015 by smkelly8

1. Each week, we’ll provide a theme for creative inspiration. You take photographs based on your interpretation of the theme, and post them on your blog (a new post!) anytime before the following Friday when the next photo theme will … Continue reading →

Posted in photography, Travelogue, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged art, China, classic, good day, postaday, postaweek, sightseeing, travel, USA | 4 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Serenity

Posted on January 17, 2015 by smkelly8

1. Each week, we’ll provide a theme for creative inspiration. You take photographs based on your interpretation of the theme, and post them on your blog <strong>(a new post!) anytime before the following Friday when the next photo theme will … Continue reading →