Korea Travel #1

Korea is a very unappreciated country when it comes to travel. Chinese and Japanese like to go for shopping or Korean BBQ. But the country has not really been discovered by the Western tourist.

Language can be an issue, in particular if you travel outside Seoul or Busan.
But young children start to learn English now and many students and teenagers will at least understand. They may just be a bit shy trying to speak to you.

Yes, the people may be less patient with foreigners in comparison to Japanese people, but overall it is no problem getting around and a nice, sincere smile can get you very far.

Travel is fast and easy and relatively inexpensive and renting a car is no problem. In general driving is a great deal less stressful, than in many other Asian countries.

The omnipresent high rise buildings, even in smaller country towns can draw attention away from the rich history and the natural beauty this country has to offer.

Korea can look bleak in winter, unless there is a great snow cover. But once spring and the cherry blossoms come, the country starts to shine. Yes, you read right, Korea has an abundance of cherry blossoms, but is not as much known for it, as Japan.
In the North East are great mountain hikes and the plenty of islands in the south offer great bathing opprotunities.

I will post a number of short videos providing an overview about this great country.

Italy 1

Currently we only hear about Italy only in conjunction with the Corona Virus and how many people have died.
This is really unfortunate.

Unfortunate of course for all the people who lost their lifes, their relatives, the grandchildren who lost their grandparents, etc..

It is sad, in particuar, since I got to know the Italian people as warm hearted and friendly and the country is so utmost beautiful.

So I decided, that I will create a few audio visual programs from the visual material I have in my archive.

Nothing longer, than 1-2 min, so easy to watch.

Maybe, this can inspire you to visit Italy once the travel bans are lifted.

Enjoy.

eye relaxation

Sitting at home while spring is outside? Or sitting at home while outside is the best autnum weather...

dreaming of flowers, meadows, holiday?

Just start this video...close your eyes until you hear the audio and enjoy and relax for a minute or two.

Beware of infection

With the world in VOVID19 crisis much has been written about social distancing and the risk of spreading infection. 

We also know now, that not only elderly or people with pre existing conditions can die, but also younger people. We feel invinciple when we are younger, but we are not really. 

Also are you sure that you are not having a pre-existing condition which may weaken your immune systems? 

A normal cold, a small infection, anything, inclusing poor eating habits, lack of sleep, timezone spanning travel (even within your own country), all can weaken your immune system. 
You may not really know it or brush a little bit of being unwell aside, but you may actually at risk.

And even if you are not, your hand, which touches an infected surface, may inadvertently spread the virus to another surface, which is then touched by someone elses grandmother or father, who may fall sick and may even die.

Above some examples, where the virus may lurk. 
We know that it can survive up to 72 hours on metal. So what about the handles at busses, railings at stations? ATM machines or traffic light call buttons.

There are literally thousands of contact points we get in touch with every day.

So think about it.

Don't touch your face when you are out and about.
Wash your hands, ideally with soap, since soap destroys the virus and just be careful.
Stay safe and healthy.