Ggori Gom-Tang, Korean Comfort on a Fall Afternoon

Nov 27, 2011 No Comments by

Ggori gom-tang, a Korean version of oxtail soup that makes for the perfect lunch or dinner on a crisp fall day, is the perfect escape at Seoul’s Namdaemun Market.

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Fall’s Late Arrival Hardly Diminishes Kyoto’s Beauty

Nov 25, 2011 No Comments by

The leaves of the maple trees were just starting to turn red on the stems and along their edges. The misty rainy day added a shimmer to Kinkaku-ji’s breathtaking gardens.

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In One Picture: Thankful for Michigan Pumpkins

Nov 24, 2011 No Comments by

When I visited Detroit a couple months ago, I could not get enough of Eastern Market, and the pumpkins shown here were one reason why.

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Seoul Lantern Festival Illuminates the Old with New

Nov 13, 2011 1 Comment by

A walk along Cheong-gye-cheon is a must any time of year. If you are lucky enough to travel within Korea this fall, you have until November 20 to visit the Seoul Lantern Festival.

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Osaka Shines in a New Era of Energy Awareness

Nov 10, 2011 5 Comments by

In ultra-modern Umeda, daring architecture stares down on Osaka from high above, challenging the senses with bizarre angles. The self imposed energy efficiency measures don’t reduce the city’s glow.

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In One Picture: Why Ginza is the World’s Retail Showcase

Nov 09, 2011 3 Comments by

No matter what you think of the world’s luxury brands, you have to admire the level of detail and yet minimalism that goes into many of Ginza’s storefronts

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Finding Your Inner Buddha

Oct 26, 2011 No Comments by

Rising almost 44 feet in height, the best part of Kotoku-in Temple in Kamakura, Japan is actually climbing into this magnificent icon.

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Prizren at Night Beams With Optimism

Oct 25, 2011 1 Comment by

A few nights in Prizren are a must when you travel to Kosovo to visit its people’s exuberance as well as tackle the nearby hiking opportunities.

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