Pachinko book review: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee is a multigenerational tale spanning almost 100 years. It starts in the very early 20th century on a small island fishing village near Busan, Korea. We learn about traditional Korean life at the time and the shock of when Japan annexes Korea in 1910. ...
Visit Starfield Library in Seoul
Visit Starfield Library in Seoul to experience one of the most impressive modern libraries around. As an avid reader (check out my book recommendations - themed by countries around the world - here) I do love to visit libraries when I'm overseas. You may already actually recognise Starfield ...
Island Hopping by Helicopter: Your Faroe Islands Bucket List
Your Faroe Islands Bucket List Faroe Islands Bucket List: the Faroe Islands may be a tiny nation, but they're full of fun things to see and do, especially if you're a fan of the outdoors. Read on for my list of things to do in the Faroe Islands. 1) Island Hop by Helicopter Island hopping by ...
The Burnings: Politics of Witchcraft
The Burnings by Naomi Kelsey will plunge you straight into one of the darkest periods of Scottish history. The fear of witchcraft was fervent in Scotland for hundreds of years. More people (mostly women) were prosecuted, with most killed, in Scotland than in any other nation in Europe. So many so, ...
Take the Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
Read on to find out about the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn: This post may contain affiliate links; I may earn a small commission when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. Helsinki and Tallinn are so close to each other that it's a shame not to do both at once! The ferry ...
