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March 29, 2018
How to Unlock Smart Bro Pocket Wifi
Learn how to unlock your Smart Bro Pocket WiFi. This tutorial will also show you how to change the smart bro pocket WiFi password. I did this on my Smart Bro Pocket Wifi model FXPR3L but it should work for other models of SmartBro Pocket WiFis also. I haven’t tested it, but there is no harm in trying. The most that will happen is the code will get rejected. If you do try, please leave a comment with your results to help out other readers.
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How to Unlock Smart Bro Pocket WiFi – Smart Bro LTE Pocket WiFi FXPR3L
First, a little background story. I bought a Smart LTE pocket WiFi a couple of days ago. The latest model is an EVOLUZN FX PR3L. It was fast when I tested it in the shop, but when I took it home the signal was poor. I was not surprised since this happens a lot in the Barangays of the Philippines (I am in Puerto Princesa). Anyway, since it was not faulty, I can not return it. A friend of mine has a Globe Tatoo and while it is not super fast, at least it works. So I have unlocked my Smart FX PR3L pocket WiFi and put a Globe sim card in it. Now, whenever I travel in the Philippines I can use either globe or smart depending on who has the better signal.
Okay, so I got this information from a youtube video, but there were some little problems I came across. I noticed in the comments of the video there were some people having issues as well. So I have written this short guide to explain the process a bit better.
1. Ensure your Smart Pocket WiFi is at least 50% charged.
2. Put a non-Smart sim card into it.
I put a Globe one in, but any carrier will work.
3. Connect your device to the pocket WiFi
Do this via WiFi (not by cable). Any device will work, Android, PC, Mac, iPhone, Tablet, etc.
The default smart bro password is:
smartbro
If that doesn’t work, it means someone has changed the password. You can learn how to reset the Smart bro pocket WiFi under the next heading.
4. Once connected, go to the smart bro WiFi admin page.
The smart bro pocket WiFi IP address is:
192.168.1.1
Put the above smart pocket WiFi IP address into the web browser of your device. The following page should appear.
If not, then you’re computer’s WiFi is not connected to the pocket WiFi. For example, mine was still connected to my home PLDT so it went to the PLDT admin page. In this case, connect to the pocket WiFi and go to smart bro dashboard login page again (192.168.1.1).
If you get an “error 404 not found” page, clear your browser’s cookies.
5. Sign in to the smartbro pocket WiFi dashboard.
The smart bro dashboard username and password is:
smartbro
smartbro
6. After you log in, navigate to “Internet” and then to “MEP Setting”
7. Type in the following code and then press “unlock”
@2N@t1Tr3
In the above picture, I have already unlocked it, which is why it says “Lock” instead of “Unlock”.
Once you unlock your smart pocket WiFi it will reset to factory default settings. If you want you can change the password with the instructions below.
How to Reset the Smart Bro Pocket WiFi
You can do a smart bro pocket WiFi reset by pressing the buttons “ON” and “WPS” at the same time for 10 seconds. It will reset to factory default. Now you can use the default username and password to connect to it.
How to Change the Smart Bro Pocket WiFi Password
Log into the Smart bro pocket WiFi admin dashboard as explained above.
Go to Wireless > Wireless Security Settings
Tick “Unmask Password”
You can change your password and the Network Name (SSID) also if you want. Don’t touch anything else if you don’t know what you’re doing.
Once you press save the page will refresh.
You will also get logged off your Smart Pocket WiFi. You can log in again with your new password.
If anything goes wrong, remember that you can reset to factory default settings.
This does not change the smart bro pocket WiFi dashboard password.
Here is the original video on youtube.
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March 26, 2018
10 Scrumptious Croatian Foods
Discover 10 scrumptious Croation foods. The food of Croatia has different styles and specialties from region to region. You can find the more famous Croatian dishes all over the country, with the region putting its own little spin on it.
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10 Scrumptious Croatian Foods
To be honest, I don’t recall trying many of these dishes while I was in Croatia. I ate a lot of sandwiches and other things from the bakeries. They where cheap meals. I do remember my favorite meal was goulash. Anyway, here are 10 Croatian foods that I will be sure to try if I ever get back there.
1. Međimurska Gibanica
The first item on this list of Croatian foods is something I can not pronounce. Međimurska Gibanica is a type of layer cake from Međimurje County. Besides puff pastry, its main ingredients are apples, cheese, nuts, and poppy seeds.
A layer cake with apples, cheese, nuts, and poppy seeds. By Silverije (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons
2. Grah
Grah is a mixed bean soup that can also have meat in it. It is very hearty, almost a stew.
It reminds me of Colombian frijoles, except grah rarely uses kidney beans.
Grah is a mixed bean soup. Almost a stew. By Silverije (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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3. Goulash
I remember ordering Goulash a few times while in Croatia, because I loved it. It is a hearty meat and vegetable soup. Can’t go wrong with that!
Goulash was my favorite Croatian dish. A meat and vegetable soup. Via Pixabay.com.
4. Žganci
Žganci is like gritz or polenta. They make it from buckwheat flour, maize, wheat, or a combination of these.
They call it “pura” on the Croatian coast.
Žganci is “pura” in the coastal regions. By myself (Own work) [GFDL, via Wikimedia Commons
5. Štrukli
Number 5 on this list of scrumptious Croatian foods is Štrukli. Štrukli is a baked pastry dish. It contains cottage cheese with eggs, sour cream, and salt. It is more popular in the north of Croatia, such as Zagreb.
Cottage cheese with eggs, sour cream, and salt. in baked pastry. Roberta F. [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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6. Brodet
Brodet is one dish I would never order. It is a seafood stew, and I dislike seafood. Brodet is popular in the regions of Dalmatia, Kvarner, and Istria
Brodet is a fish stew. Something I would stay away from. By Chiqui Teo (https://hr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datotek...) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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7. Meso z Tiblice
Meso z tiblice is preserved meat. Actually, it is a way of preserving meat created by the Međimurje people. The Međimurje people salt pork and then bake or boil it. They then cover it in lard and put it in a tiblica. A tiblica is a wooden container.
Meso z Tiblice is a way of preserving meat. By Silverije (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
8. Punjena Parika
Punjena Parika is meat, rice, eggs, tomato sauce, and spices stuffed into peppers. Different forms of this dish are throughout the region. Including Bulgari, Slovenia, Macedonia, and others.
Punjena Parika are stuffed peppers. mic of Orion [CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons
9. Burek
Burek is a baked pastry dish. The filling can be almost anything. Some of the more popular options are cheese, meat, and potato. It is a classic bakery snack food in Croatia, at least it was for me.
Burek is also found in many other countries such as Turkey, Bosnia, Serbia, and more.
Burek is a common bakery snack I had in Croatia. By Coralie Ferreira (Trip to Croatia-Day 1-Zagreb-Burek) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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10. Baklava
The last dish on this list of scrumptious Croatian foods is the famous Baklava. Baklava is by no means unique to Croatia, but it is there and I could not leave it out. I’m not a big sweet tooth but I enjoy baklava. It is layers of filo pastry with chopped nut and honey or syrup.
I haven’t got much of a sweet tooth, but I love baklava. Via Pixabay.com.
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March 22, 2018
10 Amazing Things to do in Croatia
Discover 10 amazing things to do in Croatia. Besides the UK, traveling in Croatia is my only European travel experience. I loved it. I plan to see more of Europe over the next couple of years, but for now, here are my 10 picks for things to do in Croatia.
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10 Amazing Things to do in Croatia
1. Trsat Castle, Rijeka
The first thing on this list of amazing things to do in Croatia is Trsat Castle. I enjoyed this quite a lot because it included more than seeing the castle. We walked up the many stairs and also explored the surrounding area around the castle. The walk is quite steep so there is a bus that goes up also.
Trsat Castle in Rijeka. Via Berthold Werner [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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2. Pula Arena
Pula Arena is like a mini version of the Roman Collesium. They built t around the time Jesus was born and is one of the largest surviving Roman arenas in the world.
They built Pula Arena around the time Jesus was born.
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3. Bizovac Thermal Springs, Osijek
I never actually found the thermal springs in Bizovac but did find a cool lake. This day trip exploration from Osijek is one of my fondest memories from Croatia.
Bizovac Lake. I never did find the thermal springs.
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4. Plitvice National Park
Plitvice National Park is a must-see if you visit Croatia. It has beautiful scenery and many waterfalls. It rained for most of our time there but was still epic. Single and multi-day passes are available.
One of the many waterfalls in Plitvice National Park.
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5. Brac Island
Number 5 on this list of amazing things to do in Croatia is Brac Island. Brac Island is not far from the coast of Split. Is is an idealic island that we went to for a day trip.
View from Bol Village on Brac Island.
6. Split Old Town
There are many Old Towns in Croatia, but Split was one of my favorites.They had ancient Sphinxs there!
Looking into Split at night.
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7. Secluded Nusist Beach, Makarska
Makarska was my favorite city in Croatia, and we didn’t even plan to visit it! We decided to stop there to break up a long bus trip. I’m glad we did because it was awesome.
Besides hiking to this secluded nudist beach there are many outdoor things to do. You can hike up the mountain, swim in the pristine beaches, go rock-climbing, and more. There is also a nightclub in a cave!
The nudist beach in Makarska.
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8. Dubrovnik City Walls
Dubrovnik is famous for being where they film The Game of Thrones. It is also a great place to visit in its own right. Amongst other things, you can walk along the city walls which. The Dubrovnik city walls are one of the great fortification systems from the middle ages.
View of Dubrovnik from the city walls.
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9. Zagreb City Fort
I never got around to going to Zagreb City Fort, but wish I had. It is the best preserved building of Zagreb’s defensive system and offers epic views of the city.
The Zagreb skyline at night. Via Pixabay.com.
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10. Kupari Beach, Dubrovnik
The last thing on this list of amazing things to do in Croatia was also moy favorite thing to do in Dubrovnik. It was to go see the abandoned hotels at Kupari Beach. The Yugoslav army destroyed the hotels during the Bosnian War in the 1990’s. You can walk through them at your own risk.
One of the several abandoned hotels in Kupari Beach.
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March 18, 2018
10 Mouth-Watering Japanese Foods
Discover 10 mouth-watering Japanese foods. There are Japanese restaurants all over the world so many of the items on this list will not be a surprise. Traditional Japanese food is rice or noodles accompanied by seasonal ingredients.
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10 Mouth-Watering Japanese Foods
1. Tonkatsu
The first item on this list of mouth-watering Japanese foods tonkatsu. Tonkatsu is a pork cutlet, crumbed and deep fried. It comes with a sweet and savory sauce. The sauce is what makes it delicious.
Korea has tonkatsu as well. They call it don-gaseu.
Tonkatsu is a pork cutlet, crumbed and deep fried with a special sauce. Via Pixabay.com.
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2. Karaage
Karaage is a method of cooking. Deep fried. Katsu and Karaage are both deep fried but the preparation is different.
Karaage is marinated, battered, and then fried. Katsu is panko crusted and fried. Katsu is like chicken tenders, assuming you are using chicken. Karaage is like larger pieces of fried chicken, e.g., a drumstick. Also, the sauces are different.
Both are delicious!
Karaage is more like fried chicken whilst Katsu are like chicken tenders. Via Flickr.com.
3. Sukiyaki
Sukiyaki is a hot pot of meat and vegetables. The broth in the shallow iron pot is soy sauce, sugar, and a weak rice wine called mirin. After you cook the ingredients in the broth you dip them in raw egg before eating it.
Sukiyake is like a hot pot. Via Pixabay.com.
4. Shabushabu
Shabushabu is another hot pot dish closer to the Chinese version. It is less sweet and more savory than sukiyaki.
Shabushabu got its name from the sound it makes when stirring the ingredients in the pot.
Shabushabu is closer to the Chinese style hotpot. Via Pixabay.com.
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5. Ramen
Number 5 on this list of mouth-watering Japanese foods ramen. Ramen is my least favorite type of noodles, but I still like them. It is Chinese style wheat noodles in a soup broth. Almost every region has its own variation.
Japanese ramen is a noodle soup dish. Via Pixabay.com.
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6. Sushi
Sushi may be the most famous of Japanese dishes. I’m not a fan of raw fish but they are many western versions of sushi I love. Califonia roll, katsu chicken, and tempura shrimp to name a few. I also love the Korean version, gimbap.
Sushi may be Japan’s most famous food. Via Pixabay.com.
7. Udon Noodles
Udon noodles are like a thick spaghetti. They often come as a hot noodle soup, but I have also had them in cold noodles and as a fried noodle dish. I rate them better than ramen, but not as good as soba.
Udon noodles are like a thick spaghetti. Via Pixabay.com.
8. Yakitori
Yakitori is Japanese meat on a stick. Many countries have some sort of version of this. The cook skewers the meat before grilling it. Seasoning comes last. Simple and delicious.
The cook skewers the meat before grilling it. Seasoning comes last. Via Pixabay.com.
9. Tempura
I’m not a fan of tempura. It takes good, nutritious food, and then deep fries all the goodness out of them. Tempura shrimp is a different story. I love that.
Tempura is actually a Portuguese dish popularised by Japan.
Tempura is actually a Portuguese dish. Via Pixabay.com.
10. Soba
The last dish on this list of mouth-watering Japanese foods is my favorite type of noodles. Soba noodles are thin noodles made from buckwheat. Like udon noodles, soba can be hot or cold in soup or served dry.
Being buckwheat means soba has more nutritional value than normal wheat noodles. That is why they are my favorite.
Soba noodles are made from buckwheat. Via Pixabay.com.
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March 15, 2018
10 Fun Things to do in Japan
Discover 10 fun things to do in Japan. Japan is a country full of culture and beauty. It is as modern and traditional at the same time. There are many things to see and do in Japan, choosing only 10 was hard. The truth is, I have never been to Japan. At least now I know what I want to see there when I go.
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10 Fun Things to do in Japan
1. Mount Fuji
The first thing on this list of fun things to do in Japan is the famous Fuji Mountain. Mount Fuji is Japan’s highest peak. You can find it on Honshu Island. It is actually an active volcano that last erupted in the early 1700’s.
It takes about 6 hours to summit.
Mount Fuji is affectionately known as Fuji-san. Mr Fuji. Via Pixabay.com.
2. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
I chose this item because I love bamboo forests. Arashiyama is a little west of Kyoto and the bamboo forest is a big attraction. Standing amongst giant bamboo always gives me a very serene feeling. I imagine Arashiyama Bamboo Forest would be the same.
Standing in a bamboo forrest is very serene. Via Pixabay.com.
3. Kabuki
Kabuki is classic Japanese theatre. There is singing, dancing, drama, and elaborate make-up. I assume it would be like Beijing Opera which I don’t enjoy. I would still like to see it though. My assumptions are often wrong.
Kabuki is traditional Japanese theatre. Via Pixabay.com.
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4. Onsen
Onsen is a Japanese hot spring. I compare it to bath-houses. It is like they build a bathhouse around the hot spring. Thanks to the volcanos, there are thousands of onsens throughout Japan.
A monkey in a hot spring. Via Pixabay.com.
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5. Sumo
Number 5 on this list of things to do in Japan is to watch a Sumo match. This has a special appeal to me because I’ve had an interest in martial arts since a young age.
Sumo is centuries years old. Many traditional rituals are still performed during the matches. In Japan, it is a professional sport.
Two Sumo fighters getting ready to battle. Via Pixabay.com.
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6. Kawachi Fuji Gardens, Kyushu City
Kawachi Fuji garden is a 3000 square meter wisteria garden. There are 20 different species of Wisteria in a variety of colors. It is best to go during full bloom which is often at end of April.
20 species of Wisteria in full bloom. Via Flickr.com.
7. Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the south of Kyoto. Its rows of torii were in the film Memoirs of a Geisha. A torii is the entrance of a traditional Japanese gate.
Rows of torii in Fushimi Inari Shrine. Via Pixabay.com.
8. Hanami
Hanami is the “Cherry Blossom Festival”. It is the Japanese way of welcoming spring. Every year people gather to picnic under the blooming cherry blossoms.
Hanami is the Japanese welcoming of spring. Via Flickr.com.
9. Kenrokuen, Kanazawa
Kenrokuen is one of Japan’s “3 most beautiful landscape gardens”. It is 11.4 hectares and has something different blooming in every season.
One of the 3 most beautiful landscape gardens in Japan. Via Pixabay.com.
10. Sado Tea Ceremony
The last thing on this list of 10 fun things to do in Japan is a traditional tea ceremony. The Japanese call it Sado and Zen Buddhism was a big influence. A very formal tea ceremony can last up to 4 hours.
Sado is the Japanese way of saying tea ceremony. Via Pixabay.com.
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March 11, 2018
10 Cool Things to do in Vietnam
Discover 10 cool things to do in Vietnam. Once you get outside of the cities, Vietnam is an amazing country to travel in. Even in the cities, there are plenty of things to do. Also, the food is amazing! I only wish my visa lasted longer than a month. Here are my 10 picks for things to do in Vietnam.
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10 Cool Things to do in Vietnam
1. Halong Bay Cruise
The first thing on this list of cool things to do in Vietnam is something I decided not to do last minute. I went to Halong and was even on a boat, but then changed my mind. After being on the boat I remembered that I hate boats and left!
I have spoken to people that have been on these cruises though and rave about them.
A lone boat cruising in Halong Bay. Via Pixabay.com.
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2. Hiking in Sapa
Sapa was not my favorite town in Vietnam, but hiking in Sapa was awesome. Instead of a mainstream tour, I hired a young village lady to take me to her village. Getting to know about her and her village life was very interesting. She was a real-life kidnapped bride!
Sapa is a beautiful town nestled in the mountains of Vietnam.
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3. Hanoi Hilton
The Hanoi Hilton is an infamous jail. The French colonists jailed political prisoners there. Following that, the North Vietnamese held American POW there. These days it is a very interesting museum.
A model of life inside Hanoi Hilton.
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4. Water Puppet Show
Vietnamese water puppet shows are traditional music and wooden puppets acting on water. The puppeteers control them with a long stick from behind a curtain. The shows usually retell some type of Vietnamese folklore. Worth a look if you haven’t seen it before.
During the water puppet show.
5. Cu Chi Tunnels
Number 5 on this list of things to do in Vietnam is the Cu Chi Tunnels. During the Vietnam war, the Vietnamese built a massive underground tunnel system. As part of the Cu Chi Tunnels tour, you can walk in these very same tunnels! You also learn a lot about the way of life during those times. It’s an interesting tour.
Most tours to Cu Chi leave from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)
Inside the Cu Chi Tunnels.
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6. Long Son Pagoda, Nha Trang
I remember getting a hotel a 2-minute walk away from the beach in Nha Trang for under 6usd a night. I was pretty happy with that. The other thing I remember about Nha Trang was the Long Son Pagoda. There are many pagodas in Vietnam. I got tired of them after a while, but Long Son was my favorite.
It’s a nice climb up the stairs and halfway up you can go inside a bell. Then a monk hits it! At the end of the climb, there is a massive Buddha.
A monk hits the bell with you inside it.
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7. My Son, Hoi An
My Son is a historical set of ruins and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a Hindu temple complex built by the Champa.
Although it is quite famous, I remember it being a very calm place. There were people there, but it was not overrun. Also, it is easy to see from Hoi An without an organized tour.
My Son is a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Hoi An.
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8. Motorbike Riding in Dalat
Dalat was one of my favorite places in Vietnam. When I arrived a man sold me a cheap hotel and a motorbike tour. I usually don’t go for tours but I am glad I did this one. There is no way I would have seen even half the things I did if it wasn’t for taking this tour. Also, it was only me and the driver.
There are many things to see in Dalat. Village, coffee plantations, waterfalls, the Crazy House, and more!
One fo the waterfalls I visited in Dalat.
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9. Tomb of Khai Dinh, Hue
There are several of these tombs around Hue, but this one is the most famous. I hired a motorbike for the day to go find it. It took me a while due to the rain and dodgy map but was worth the ride.
It is a nice place to wander around for an hour or two. Marvel at the carvings.
Entering the Tomb of Khai Dinh.
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10. Mekong Delta
The last thing on this list of cool things to do in Vietnam is the Mekong Delta. You can get multi-day trips down the Mekong. I only took a short one. Less than an hour. It was part of my Cu Chi tunnels tour.
A crocodile in the Mekong during out boat ride.
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March 8, 2018
10 Awesome Things to do in South Korea
Discover 10 awesome things to do in South Korea. I went to South Korea as a layover so decided to spend 10 or so days there. In my trip, I only went to Seoul and Gyeongju. Next time I go I will be sure to see the rest of the things I have put on this list.
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10 Awesome Things to do in South Korea
1. Korean Bathhouse
The first thing on this list of awesome things to do in South Korea is to visit a Korean Bathhouse. A friend I worked in China with would rave about the Korean Bathhouses. I went to the Dragon Spa in Seoul. It is more catered to foreigners than others. I doubt they are better than bathhouses in Europe, but I was still impressed.
Korean bathhouses have spas, saunas, game rooms, and more. Although, I can’t recall the Dragon Spa having a sauna or steamroom.Via Pixabay.com.
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2. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace is a palace/museum in the heart of the capital. The Joseon dynasty built it in the late 1300’s. It is the largest of 5 palaces built by them.
The changing of the guards at Gyeongbokgung Palace.
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3. Yangdong Folk Village, Gyeongju
Yangdong Folk Village is a traditional village not far from Gyeongju and makes a great day trip. It is a working village, meaning that people live there. You can walk around and look the different houses. Some of them you can go in.
One of the display houses in Yangdong Fold Village. There are many.
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4. Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital
This abandoned hospital is one of South Korea’s most haunted places. It is closed to the public but you can still go there and “break-in”.
This is not a picture of Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital. Via Pixabay.com.
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5. Korean Demilitarized Zone, Paju
Number 5 on this list of things to do in South Korea is to go to the Korean Demilitarized Zone. This is a buffer zone between North and South Korea. Many tours are available.
A buffer zone between North and South Korea. Via Flicker.com.
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6. Ihwa Mural Village, Seoul
There’s no better way to explore an urban area than checking out street-art. Ihwa Mural Village in Seoul is exactly that. It’s a nice part of an otherwise bustling capital.
One of my favorite pieces in Ihwa Mural Villages.
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7. Haesindang Penis Park
I first saw this place in a Facebook post. I found it really amusing… a park dedicated to penises! haha.
A park dedicated to the humble penis. Via Flickr.com.
8. Oedo Botania
Oedo is a small island off the coast of South Korea. It was once barren, but some guy and his wife transformed it into a nature wonderland. It sounds right up my alley. I hope I get to visit it one day.
What was once a barren island is now a nature wonderland. Via Flickr.com.
9. Bulguksa Temple and Tohamsan Peak
I don’t remember visiting Bulguksa Temple. It mustn’t have made a big impression on me. I’m sure it was nice while I was there. What I do remember is hiking up to Tohamsan Peak afterward. It was a lovely walk through the forest along a very well kept path. I only got halfway up but still saw some amazing views.
The pond near the entry of Bulguksa Temple.
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10. Tapsa Temple
The last thing on this list of awesome things to do in South Korea is Tapsa Temple. I never went here but it is 120 pagodas built by one guy. A hermit non-the-less! Amazing.
120 pagodas built by one guy. dokaspar [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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March 4, 2018
10 Tasty English Foods
Discover 10 tasty English foods. Most people don’t think of England as being a great place for food. I would not put them under the exotic flavors banner, but they do have some great comfort foods. They are the types of foods that even fussy children enjoy.
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10 Tasty English Foods
1. Toad in the Hole
The first item on this list of tasty English foods is Toad in the Hole. I remember someone giving me their version of Toad in the Hole when I was a child. It was a piece of bread with a hole ripped out of the middle and a fried egg cooked into the hole.
15 years later my housemate in Newcastle cooked up Toad in the Hole the proper English way. It was spectacular in comparison to what I had as a child. Sausages baked in a Yorkshire pudding with gravy.
Sausages baked into Yorkshire pudding. Via Flickr.com.
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2. Spotted Dick
The first time I heard about spotted dick was in the movie King Ralph. I admit that I have never tried it but would like to. It is a dried fruit pudding served with custard.
Spotted dick is a dried fruit pudding. Via Flickr.com.
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3. Pigs in Blankets
Pigs in blankets are sausages wrapped in bacon. The first time I ate pigs in blankets was in China. An American couple served them up for Thanksgiving, and the wife was a vegetarian!
Sausages wrapped in bacon. Not one for the vegetarians. Via Flickr.com.
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4. Bubble and Squeak
Bubble and squeak is a great way to get rid of leftover roast vegetables. Use potato as the main ingredient. Shallow fry it with whatever leftover vegetables you’ve got.
Bubble and squeak is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Via Flickr.com.
5. Bangers and Mash
Number 5 on this list of tasty English foods is bangers and mash. It is also a favorite on any Australian pub menu. Sausages, mashed potato, and gravy. Simple, filling, and delicious.
Sausages, mashed potato, and gravy. Via Pixabay.com.
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6. Fish and Chips
I’m not a fan of fish and chips but it is classic English fare. There was a “chippy” in every town I saw, even the very small ones.
Deep fried battered fish with chips. Via Pixabay.com.
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7. Tea and Scones
I had an English girlfriend once and she LOVED tea and scones. To be more precise, teas and scones with jam and cream. If you have a sweet tooth, this one is for you.
Scones with jam and cream is often for morning or afternoon tea. Via Pixabay.com.
8. Cornish Pasty
The Cornish Pasty is a baked pastry filled with minced meat and vegetables. It is great “on-the-go” snack from the bakery. The Cornish part fo the name is because of Cornwall region in England. I guess they made it there first.
A pastry filled with minced meat and vegetables. Via Pixabay.com.
9. Full English Breakfast
Thought to be a great hangover cure, the full English breakfast is a big fry-up. The exact ingredients used depends on what is available. It often includes eggs, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, mushrooms, blood pudding, baked beans, etc.
An example of a full English breakfast. Via Flickr.com.
10. Yorkshire Pudding
The last dish on this list of tasty English foods comes from the region of Yorkshire. You may remember the mention of Yorkshire pudding from the first item on this list, toad in the hole. Yorkshire pudding is an egg, flour and milk batter.
Yorkshire pudding is an egg, flour, and milk or water batter. Via Pixabay.com.
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March 2, 2018
10 Amazing Things to do in England
Discover 10 amazing things to do in England. When I first began living a life of travel I lived and worked in England for 2 years. The first year was in the South (Oxford) and the and in the North (Newcastle). And in-between I got to see quite a bit of the country. Back then I wasn’t as serious about blogging as I am now, so I didn’t record my adventures very well. In any case, here are my 10 picks for things to do in England.
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10 Amazing Things to do in England
1. Visit the Universities
The first thing on this list of amazing things to do in England is to visit the universities. England has some of the most distinguished universities in the world. Not only are they very respected, the architecture is beautiful.
Cambridge University. Via Pixabay.com.
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2. Stonehenge
Stonehenge is one of the ancient mysteries of the world. Noone knows 100% how it got there or what its purpose is.
I didn’t actually visit Stonehenge, but I remember spotting it as we drove past on the way to somewhere else.
Stonehenge is one of the mysteries of the world. Via Pixabay.com.
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3. Cotswolds
The Cotswolds is a picturesque rural area in the south-central region of England. I can’t recall if I actually went there or not. I imagine I at least passed through it while traveling around the south of England.
Cotswolds is where you can find classic English villages. Via Pixabay.com.
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4. Canterbury Cathedral
There are many beautiful cathedrals in England. Canterbury Cathedral is one of the most famous. It is the Anglican mother church of the world! It is also a world heritage site.
Cantebury Cathedral is the mother Anglican church of the world. Via Pixabay.com.
5. Tower of London
Number 5 on this list of amazing things to in England is the Tower of London. I’ve been to London a few times but never did any sightseeing. If I ever go back this will be on my list of things to do.
Tower of London in England. Via Pixabay.com.
6. Lizard Peninsula
The Lizard Peninsula appeals to me for its stunning views. I have never been there. It is the most southern point of the British mainland, in Cornwall.
The lizard Peninsula is at the most southern point of the British mainland. KalivonGall [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
7. Lake District National Park
Hiking in the Lake District was my most memorable experience in England. My intention was to climb Scafell Pike but instead I ended up doing a general day hike around the area.
One of the awesome views during my hike in the Lake District.
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8. Soho London
Soho is my favorite part of London. It is a good place for people watching, eating, and a night out.
Soho is great for entertainment in London. Via Pixabay.com.
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9. Kielder Observatory
When I lived in Newcastle some random people invited me to go to Kielder Observatory. It was very good! There was a talk about the solar system and then we went out to start gaze.
Kielder Observatory is a great place for stargazing. Via Flickr.com.
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10. Roman Baths
The last thing on this list of amazing things to do in England is to visit the Roman baths in Bath. I never went to the Roman baths but remember visiting Bath and being quite impressed.
The Roman Baths in the city of Bath. Via Pixabay.com.
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February 25, 2018
10 Fun Things to do in Malaysia
Discover 10 fun things to do in Malaysia. I have family in Malaysia so I try to visit there at least once a year. Problem is since I am visiting family I never explore anywhere. I have seen enough to choose 10 things to do in Malaysia though. So enjoy!
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10 Fun Things to do in Malaysia
1. Malay Sultanate Palace, Melaka
The first thing on this list of fun things to do in Malaysia is the Malay Sultanate Palace in Melaka. The Malay Sultanate Palace is one of the many museums found in the UNESCO Heritage city of Melaka. It is a replica of a traditional Sultan’s Palace. It is interesting enough inside, if not a good way to get out of the heat. The garden is nice also.
The Malay Sultanate Palace museum is a replica of a traditional Sultan’s Palace.
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2. Street Art of Georgetown
Georgetown in Penang is a nice little city. There are a bunch of things to do there, but my favorite was walking the streets looking at all the street art.
One of the many pieces in Georgetown.
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3. Danum Valley, Sabah
I went to Danum Valley as a family excursion. Not my favorite way to travel, but at least it was all expenses paid.
Danum Valley itself is a beautiful wilderness area. It is definitely worth a look if you are a nature lover.
A stream we swam in after a short jungle hike.
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4. Mt. Kinabalu, Sabah
I climbed Mt. Kinabalu on my very first visit to Malaysia. That trip to Malaysia was also my first real traveling experience, and is the subject of my very first blog post!
The mighty Mt. Kinabalu. Children can climb it. For real. Via Pixabay.com.
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5. Perdana Botanical Gardens, Kuala Lumpur
Number 5 on this list of fun things to do in Malaysia is to visit the Perdana Botanical Gardens. I love botanical gardens. Even small dingy ones are enjoyable. This one is not small or dingy though. It is actually pretty epic.
Perdana Botanical Gardens in Kuala Lumpur. Via Flickr.com.
6. Mosque Negara, Kuala Lumpur
I’m not a huge fan of Mosques, but this one is quite impressive. A tranquil place in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The surroundings are beautiful as well.
Inside the main hall. Via Flickr.com.
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7. Thean Hou Temple, Kuala Lumpur
Thean Hou Temple is one of the oldest temples in Malaysia. I walked there from the city, which was an epic hike. The temple itself was nice also.
Thean Hou Temple is one of the oldest temples in Malaysia. Via Flickr.com.
8. Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur
Batu Caves is a big tourist attraction in Kuala Lumpur. It is a Hindu temple inside the caves of a limestone hill.
Out the front of Batu Caves. Via Pixabay.com.
9. Mini Malaysia, Melaka
Mini Malaysia is a type of tourist attraction I don’t come across very often. Inside they have replicas of all the types of traditional in the country. It was pretty cool.
One of the traditional houses inside Mini Malaysia.
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10. Gaya Island, Kota Kinabalu
The last thing on this list of fun things to do in Malaysia is Gaya Island. Gaya Island itself doesn’t appeal to me much but it highlights all the islands off the Kota Kinabalu. Amongst them, you can find resorts, watersports, secluded beaches, jungle hikes, and more.
Gaya Island is an island off the coast of Kota Kinabalu. Via Flickr.com.
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