“Close your eyes and grab my shoulder.” Said David, our guide. But we’re hiking off-road here. “You’re not going to let me fall, are you? The trail is kind of rocky.” I knew he wouldn’t but it was more for telling myself to calm down. “Trust me, I won’t let you fall.” he assured. I […]
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In the southern coast of the Easter Island. A group of travelers are cheerfully chatting in the van. The van goes around the corner. Two women in front, casually look out the window. WOMEN 1 and 2 (gasp) “Is that…?” (gasp) I will never forget that moment. It was like I was watching a scene
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Rapa Nui stole my heart. I always deeply fall in love with the people who identify themselves with their culture, and this was one of those experiences. The people at Explora Rapa Nui demonstrated Rapa Nui umu, a traditional earth oven. This photo was right after we uncovered the dirt, showing banana leaves that’s been
We did it! #aweasia15 was a success. Last weekend was the third annual Asian Women’s Empowerment Conference. Honestly, I still can’t believe it happened already. Happened: past tense. Jogja, Indonesia as a stage, nearly 60 people gathered to think, act, and achieve. This year’s theme was “Empowerment in Action”. For that, we invited speakers who
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After spending an afternoon in the jungle of Palenque, what do you do? You’re soaking wet from sweating, and the air is so thick and heavy it’s hard to even breathe deep. On a day like this, there’s nothing like swimming in the waterfalls. Other than visiting ruins of Palenque, I didn’t have much plan
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I’ve always secretly wanted a pair of cowboy boots. Is it just me? There’s just something special about cowboys. We knew it ever since we watched movies about the Wild West. They are mysterious, rough, and masculine. I’ve always liked the cowboy hat. I don’t look good in caps but I can do cowboy-style hats.
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Picturesque Peru: Photo Essay With its grand vista and stunning characters, Peru is a dream destination for photographers. Not just that; the Andes brings hikers from all around the world, high-quality alpaca products lure fashion enthusiasts, and still mysterious Inca heritage fascinates archeologists. Peru has many faces. I spent four weeks in Peru in June,
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Sunrise at Dead Horse Point State Park Dead Horse Point State Park features a dramatic overlook of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park. Millions of years of geological activity created this view. It’s amazing to see what nature can make in a long period of time. Deposition of sediments of oceans, freshwater lakes, wind,
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It’s okay to have two weddings, right? I got married in March 29, 2015 in Seoul. My in-laws traveled all the way from the US for our traditional Korean wedding. I’m lucky to have a family who loves to travel. Some of our friends in other countries as far as New Zealand also came over
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Men, do you know how to knit? You can learn from the men of Taquile Island. It’s not every day you see a man knitting out in public. The community of “Knitting Men”, the people of Taquile Island are living the lifestyle they’ve preserved for centuries. Taquile Island is on the Peruvian side of Lake
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