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Travel Photo Thursday — May 30th, 2013 — Ubud’s Monkeys
Welcome to another week of Travel Photo Thursday. The end of the semester is looming, and things are becoming frantic. I leave for Canada on June 22nd, and I have so much to do before I literally take off. I’m trying not to panic! I know that between all the work stuff and the personal…
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Statement from the Canadian Embassy on North Korea
Many of you have written or messaged me regarding the situation in North Korea. I appreciate all your concern. Last night the Canadian embassy in Seoul issued this statement. It looks like Indy and I are okay for a while yet, or at least until the North gets Windows 8 Up and running! If you…
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Through the Sandbox Lens #52 — Chaing Mai’s Silver Ubosot at Wat Sri Suphan
Wat Sri Suphan in Chiang Mai’s silver district boasts a beautiful silver Ubosot that is not to be missed! An Ubosot looks like a temple, but it has a unique function. This is where male monks are ordained. Women are not permitted in the Ubosot. This is probably the only silver ordination hall in Thailand.…
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In Celebration of Budget Travelers Sandbox 3rd Birthday…My Personal Travel Trivia
Yes, BTS was launched on December 9th, 2009, and in celebration I wanted to share some of my personal travel trivia… (A Korean sunset.) Did you know?….. 1. I was bitten by the travel bug in 1967 when I visited Expo 67 in Montreal. Our school trip traveled from Halifax to Montreal by train. I…