by Elyse Friedman | Jul 15, 2009 | Uncategorized
You can imagine my surprise that after I left the plane, grabbed my luggage and headed to meet my pre-arranged ride. No customs and no passport check. I stopped to change some currency though I knew better. Banks and ATM’s are always best but I wanted some local... by Elyse Friedman | Dec 7, 2008 | Uncategorized
A very disturbing observation is that the Korean women really do eat. They all look like models. They are tall and skinny. I made a point of gawking at every dish everyone of these stunning woman (and men) ate. And they did not push food around their plates... by Elyse Friedman | Dec 7, 2008 | Uncategorized
My apologies for my lengthy writing absence. I was traveling and blew my eardrum on the return flight but that will be a future Blog.I love to shop in Asia. Yet for the first time it was tough to buy. To begin, there are no real bargains. It is not like shopping in... by Elyse Friedman | Sep 11, 2008 | Uncategorized
This is what I learned:1. Always get the name, employee number (or phone number with correct extension) as well as the position of the person with whom you are speaking.2. Ask for the details of any offers in writing. Make sure you go over the cancellation and refund... by Elyse Friedman | Aug 3, 2008 | Uncategorized
When I used to think of five star properties, I thought museum-quality, but now I know better. Not all five star ratings are based on the same criteria. There is no universal industry standard. In some countries, hotels are given star ratings by government-affiliated...