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Carrie Kellenberger:
Destinations, Lifestyles, and Cultures in Asia
Travel South Korea: Jagged Ridge Hike on Sa Rayang Do Island, Korea
Sa Ryang Do Island is known to have some of the best hiking in South Korea. The hike provides beautiful ocean views and a stunning landscape.
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The Marshalls Invade Taiwan!
My parents visit Taiwan (and Asia) for the very first time! Read up on our visit to Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101, Din Tai Fung and Ximending.
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Tomb Sweeping Day in Taiwan
On April 4th, 2012, the often neglected hillside cemeteries and graveyards of Taiwan will become hives of activity as families prepare for Tomb Sweeping Day (Ching Ming Jie). Tomb Sweeping Day in Taiwan is a day for Taiwanese families show their love and respect for their ancestors by visiting their graves.
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Travel South Korea: St Patrick’s Day in Seoul
Guest Author: Caroline Hosey, An Adventure of the Seoul When I think of March back home, I think of collecting seashells on the beach, Azalea flowers blooming, and of course the infamous St. Patrick’s Day parade. For those of you who are unfamiliar, Savannah, Georgia hosts one of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in [...]
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Travel Georgia: Vardzia Cave City
The Mtkvari river carves its way through the lush and dramatic cliffs of Georgia. Its course runs like a tour through Georgian history. Ancient fortresses and castles loom over the river, and ancient trading sites attest to Georgia’s rich history as a crossroads between Europe and Asia. Eventually, the river’s meandering course passes by [...]
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Hiking in Taiwan: Huang Di Dian – The Emperor’s Throne
This guest post was written by Stephanie Long. Huang Di Dian, the sign reads: The Emporer’s Throne. This hiking trail, just outside of Taipei, is probably my favorite—certainly the most fun—day-trip that I’ve done hiking in Taiwan. The hike starts in the picturesque town of Shiding. Bus number 666 runs from Muzha and Jing Mei MRT [...]
Volunteering Abroad: My Story About Volunteering At Angel House in Seoul
Read about my experience of volunteering abroad at Angel House in Seoul, South Korea and learn a little about other volunteer opportunities in South Korea.
Travel Philippines: Luzvimin of the Philippines
Travel Philippines: MSW Guest Writer Pie Rivera writes about her favorite places to travel to in her home country, The Philippines. Pie encourages us to travel to the Philippines and explains what lumzivim are. Read on to learn more about this incredible country in Southeast Asia.
Seoul Cityscape: City Photography
A Seoul cityscape photo essay of some of my favorite buildings in downtown Seoul.
The ESL Educators Guide – Tips For Teaching To Specific Groups of ESL Learners
Teaching English as a Second language can be a challenge for any native English speaker, even those with TEFL training.
This month, the ESL Educators Guide is providing three tips for teaching specific groups of ESL learners, including tips for: teaching kids, teenagers, adults, Business English, IELTS, and zero-beginners.
ESL Educators Guide: Teaching & ESL
This month’s ESL Educators Blog Carnival is an open discussion for our participants. I’m opening this page up to my readers as well, so if you’ve got an interesting ESL article that you’d like to share, please get in touch with me via the Contact Page and I will add your URL, a short blurb about your article and an author box to this post.
Lunar New Year Celebrations in Kota Kinabalu
The Lunar New Year is the most important festival in the Chinese Lunar Calendar, luring thousands of friends and families to participate in games and watch Lion and Dragon dances, martial arts demonstrations and other fun events. We witnessed no less than three lion dances in various areas throughout the Lunar New Year in Kota Kinabalu.
Travel Taiwan: Orchid Island
This guest post was written by Stephanie A Long. Apart from a few dolphins that had been keeping pace, the only thing to see since we had passed Green Island was blue meeting blue on the distant horizon. The sunlight’s warmth and the deck chair’s swaying and rocking had made my eyelids heavy. I hadn’t realized [...]
The Essential Guide to Celebrating Chinese New Year in Beijing, China
A celebration filled with color, energy, food, and history, Chinese New Year in Beijing hosts a number of fascinating local events to make your journey truly unique and unforgettable. MSW offers you an essential travel guide to some of the best attractions, activities and restaurants in Beijing during Chinese New Year.
Photo Essay: Where I Traveled To In 2011
2011 was another great year for travel for a gal like me. After taking on the role of President of Reach To Teach Recruiting this year, I expected that my travel time would go down, but my new position ended up bringing me a lot more travel opportunities than I was anticipating. Here are the incredible places that I traveled to in 2011.
The Secret Lives of Taipei Housekeepers
This guest blog is by Ava Apollo. When she’s not writing for MSW, she’s blogging about adventure travel at bemytravelmuse.com. In the Xin Yi district of Taipei, home to the famous 101 skyscaper, immaculate residential mid-rises owned by the powerful and rich Taipei elite sit quietly amidst the buzz of one of the busiest intersections [...]
MSW Interviews: Chris Norton – Internet Entrepreneur and Mandarin Chinese Language Student
Chris Norton is a successful Internet entrepreneur and a lover of the Chinese language. He also happens to be the author of a terrific new e-book called Study Chinese in Taiwan. Find out what initially drew Chris to Taiwan, why he recommends studying Chinese in Taiwan and how the plans for his new website and e-book developed after his arrival in Taiwan.
Black Rapid Camera Strap Giveaway
I’m giving away one Black Rapid RS-Sport Camera Strap to one lucky resident of Taiwan. To enter, all you need to do is like the My Several Worlds Facebook fan page, post a photo of your favorite place in Taiwan and tell us why you like it so much.
Vietnam’s Art Villages: Bat Trang Ceramics
This guest post, written by Stephanie Long, gives an inside look into the art of ceramic making in Vietnam’s Bat Trang village.
Wanderfood Wednesday: Moroccan Red Lentil and Chickpea Soup
Hearty, warming red lentil and chickpea soup. This recipe from BBC Good Food is easy to follow, it cooks in about 20 minutes, it’s low-fat and it’s super healthy and vegetarian friendly.
- The Taipei Players Present a Christmas Cabaret 2011
- Hiking In Taiwan: Snow Mountain
- Learning How to be a Citizen of the World
- Taiwan Hot Springs Guide – Soaking Up Hot Spring Fever in Taiwan
- Taiwan Hot Springs Guide: Yangmingshan Hot Springs, Northern Taiwan
- Taiwan Hot Springs Guide: Beitou Hot Spring Valley, Northern Taiwan
- LGBT Pride Parade Taipei 2011
- Where To Get A Halloween Costume in Taiwan
- London Cityscape: London Sightseeing in Photos
- Travel the Philippines: Samal Island in the Philippines
Articles in this series
- Travel Philippines: Luzvimin of the Philippines
- Travel the Philippines: Samal Island in the Philippines
- Manila Travel Guide - Things To Do In Manila
- Going East? Travel the Philippines
