With Friday as the final day at my school for this past year we were to have a teachers dinner on Wednesday. I had a bottle of ice wine I wasn't able to get rid of for the last year so I offered to share it while everyone was together as a leaving gift.We've been to this restaurant before and she also offered us iced pomegranate tea due to the hot weather. (see earlier entry http://blog.travelpod.com/travel-blog-e ntries/londone7/1/1364334103/tpod.html)Friday was...

I made it to the airport no problems and went to the departures area as I already had my boarding card from this morning when I had arrived. The airport train doesnt go direct to the airport but you have to get off two stops early where there is a branch line that goes via the expo centre.Singapore was a nice airport to sit and rest for a while with lots of free internet terminals everywhere. I had emailed the strange guy from the Medan airport train to say sorry...

Looking to buy some unique one of a kind items to give your home a distinct character? Daegu has a small second hand goods community located in the underpass road below Daegu Station where you can find an assortment of unusual items.Reminiscent of a 'garage sale' (US) or 'sunday market' (UK) the collection of stores running on both sides of the underpass have a variety of goods to satisfy any curious taste.They say 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder' and 'one ...

Before the onslaught of this summers brutal humidity and monsoon rains I was able to get in some biking along the Geumhogang River. The river trail provides a quick and easy tranquil escape from the city and some breathtaking scenery. Dongchon Resort at the east end of the river is also a popular weekend spot for families, couples, and friends, with many leisure activities ideal for a lazy afternoonDongchon Resort is across from Dongchon Metro Station on Line 1 a...