Do koalas like to cuddle? Can I cuddle a koala? Where can I cuddle a koala? These are definitely the first thoughts that pop into my head when I see pictures of people holding this adorable Australian marsupial. But more recently I've been wondering, should I actually be allowed to cuddle a ...
The Alchemist: Never Give Up On Your Destiny
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, written in only two weeks in 1987, is, on the face of it, a simple tale. But, like many of the simplest tales, it holds great meaning. We follow an Andalusian shepherd boy called Santiago as he sets out on a journey to find hidden treasure after experiencing a ...
The Marriage Portrait: History Demands a Body
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell (the author of Hamnet) will transport you back to 1500s Renaissance Italy. A conglomerate of city states before the Italy that we know today existed. A glimmering, jewel-like land of churches and palazzos, royal courts and expansive gardens. But, we learn ...
Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul
Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul and be transported back to ancient Korea. This stunning royal palace was originally built in 1395 and has over 7000 rooms! It has been destroyed and rebuilt several times, and was even left abandoned for 200 years at one point. One of the most incredible aspects ...
Pachinko: Resilience Through Generations
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. ...
