October 30, 2017 Although we still have a couple more of days to scour every part of Korea that we can, Joy and I woke up to the realization that our South Korean journey is drawing to a close. It feels like the days quickly passed by and it is already our ninth day. If […]
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South Korea Day 8: The Warmth of Gyeongju
October 29, 2017 Bulguksa has revived our spiritual stamina but the healthy Korean buffet we fad after revived our physical stamina. Moreover, it was our cheapest meal in South Korea and it was all worth it. It was just unfortunate that we couldn’t make it to Seokguram Grotto. Although it was technically part of the […]
South Korea Day 8: Falling in Love With Gyeongju
October 29, 2017 Our first day in Gyeongju has been a truly memorable one. Despite the crowd and their suffocating presence, Joy and I had a wonderful time stamping our presence all over the place. We basked in the history and the Gyeongju scene. Even though we have been here for just a short while, […]
South Korea Day 7: Making Dreams Soar!
October 28, 2017 And our Gyeongju excursion After exploring every nook and cranny of Daereungwon Park, Joy and I explored further. All over the park and its proximities are numerous mounds. There is a tranquility that I felt while we were walking around. It is miles away from the tumult of urban life, something that […]
South Korea Day 6: A Lonely Soul on a Romantic Evening Stroll
October 27, 2017 Voltaire’s departure worried me at first. He was the one who thoroughly researched and prepared our itinerary. Now that he is has left, Joy and I have only each other to rely on. Although we have made our mind to travel south, we have not prepared any itinerary at all nor do […]
South Korea Day 6: Exploring a UNESCO Heritage Site
October 27, 2017 Our temple stay trip was refreshing; being surrounded by serenity rejuvenated my waning spirits. Too bad our stay at Jingwansa has to be cut short. Our friend, Voltaire is about to depart for the Philippines later in the day. This was supposed to be my original departure as well but due to […]
South Korea Day 6: Of 108 Prostrations and Deep Spirituality
October 27, 2017 2:30 AM. In our six days stay in Korea, it was our earliest call time. We had to wake up early because we are to join the 3 AM 108 Buddhism prostrations prayers ceremony. Personally, I didn’t sign up for it, but it was an opportunity to experience a different culture. Still […]
Book Review # 71: The House of the Spirits
Book Specs Author: Isabel Allende Translator: Magda Bogin Publisher: Everyman’s Library Publishing Date: 2005 Number of Pages: 488 pages Genre: Family Saga, Magical Realism, South American Fiction Synopsis In the triumph of magic realism, Allende constructs a spirit-ridden world and fills it with colourful and all-too-human inhabitants. The Trueba family’s passions, struggles and secrets span three generations […]
Book Haul, Third Quarter 2018 (Part II)
This is the second part of my 2018 third quarter book haul. To check the first part, click here. Here’s the rest of my book haul. Title: The Autumn of the Patriarch Author: Gabriel Garcia Marquez Translator: Gregory Rabassa Publisher: Penguin Books Publishing Date: 2014 No. of Pages: 229 Synopsis: “As the citizens of an […]
South Korea Day 5: Experiencing Korean Culture at the Village
October 26, 2017 Our fourth day in South Korea has been filled with awe and enchantment. I instantly fell in love with Nami Island but my first international adventure is just gathering steam. Our fifth and sixth days in Korea will be our last in the northern portion of the country as on Saturday, my […]
