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Jeju is Blessed with Goddess Shrines

By Dr. Anne Hilty on January 5, 2013 in Asia, Jeju Island, Photos, South Korea

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In Jeju, ‘halmang-dang’ or goddess shrines dot the island.The word ‘halmang’ can mean both ‘goddess’ and ‘grandmother’ or ‘old woman’ — the veneration of an elder female, perhaps reminiscent of the clan structure.The shamanistic shrines...

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Delhi in Winter is Full of Amazing Experiences

By Sambrita Basu on January 4, 2013 in Asia, Featured, India, New Delhi, Photos

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” Aap Kalkatta se ho?“-Are you from Kolkata? Asked a tall athletic man, muffled up in a colourful Hamachali shawl, a biscuit brown full sleeve sweater, from which waist below hung the remaining edges of...

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Sri Lanka Project: Discover the Spirit of Buddha in the Land of Elephants

By Renee Blodgett on January 3, 2013 in Asia, Events, Michigan, Midwest, North America, Photos, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka, USA

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In case you find yourself in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the coming weeks, three of the photographs from the Sri Lanka project will be exhibited as part of INTERSPECIES at The Gallery Project. The event...

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New Year: The First Sunrise in Jeju South Korea

By Dr. Anne Hilty on January 1, 2013 in Asia, Jeju Island, Photos, South Korea

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At the grassy base of this UNESCO-designated mountain [2007] jutting out to sea, Seongsan Ilchulbong, an annual overnight New Year’s Eve festival takes place. People enjoy the party and performances throughout the night, and climb to...

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From Australia to Colombia & Everywhere in Between

By Robert Schrader on December 31, 2012 in Asia, Australia, Colombia, Pacific, Photos, South America

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Some highlights from this year's travels. AustraliaLast Christmas, I rewarded myself for a year of hard work by using my frequent flier miles to purchase a ticket to Australia. I fondly remember being interrogated on the jetbridge...

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A Visual Journey: Dreaming of 8 Far Away Places to Explore in 2013

By Shivya Nath on December 30, 2012 in Asia, Canada, Europe, Featured, North America, Photos

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As the New Year lurks around the corner, I often go to sleep wondering what opportunities might come my way in 2013. I know, only too well, that these are much too ambitious dreams for...

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Staying in Luxury: The Tower Club at lebua in Bangkok Thailand

By Renee Blodgett on December 29, 2012 in Asia, Bangkok, Lodging, Photos, Thailand

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Tower Club at lebua all suite luxury hotel has quickly established itself as one of Bangkok's finest hotels, winning several awards and accolades. Its suites have made it to the list of 101 best suites...

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Mystical Bali on Nothing Less Than Two Wheels

By Samia Shalabi on December 28, 2012 in Asia, Bali, Indonesia, Photos, Southeast Asia

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Bali on two wheels. I've been in Bali for the last two months making jewelry and making music. It's quite amazing to be here again.Last week a friend was visiting and we decided to go on...

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Samia Shalabi

Samia Shalabi is a Seattle based artist & designer, yogi and traveler who has roots in the Middle-East, was raised in the middle-west and is drawn to India. She has a degree in geology, has traveled all over the world with a backpack, and believes in following her dreams. Samia does yoga most mornings, enjoys walks around Seattle, loves to laugh, and daydreams about where to travel next. She is working on a movie shoot in France.

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Jeju is Blessed with Goddess Shrines

Delhi in Winter is Full of Amazing Experiences

Sri Lanka Project: Discover the Spirit of Buddha in the Land of Elephants

New Year: The First Sunrise in Jeju South Korea

From Australia to Colombia & Everywhere in Between

A Visual Journey: Dreaming of 8 Far Away Places to Explore in 2013

Staying in Luxury: The Tower Club at lebua in Bangkok Thailand

Mystical Bali on Nothing Less Than Two Wheels

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