D MJ Binkley's Guestbook



17th March 2024
Friends traveling in Taiwan

Such big smiles
Love this picture of all three of you.
17th March 2024

Personal Guide
I love how you meet up with such amazing friends while you are on the road, and share your experience with them. Sometimes, such as this one, you have a personal guide while other-times you simply share the experience. Too often you travel with comic relief to add to your wicked humor. This sounds like a very good stop on the trip, and I am glad you were able to be there for the Year of the Dragon. Travel onward my friends.
17th March 2024

Busan and Jeju
Oh no, sorry to hear about Merry's cold - not fun when you're travelling... The hop-on hop-off bus tour sounds a great way to explore Busan, such a spread-out city. So glad you got to go to Jeju, as I wasn't able to fit this into my trip. Indeed, travelling in the off-season has its cons as well as pros. Glad at least to read you were able to try the local tangerines.
17th March 2024

Busan and Jeju
On a long trip of six weeks or more I usually suffer some illness. It slowed me down but didn't stop me for long. On limited time it is always difficult to decide what to see and what to leave out. I'm glad we had a couple of days exploring before I needed to rest. We liked the vibe on Jeju.
16th March 2024

Although food and lanterns sound great...
I was most interested in the foot/leg massages! I could have used one on my last trip. It sure is nice to have a knowledgeable fellow traveler show you around.
16th March 2024

Although food and lanterns sound great....
The foot leg massages were grand and as we wrote this I'm not sure why we didn't do it every night. Ah, lessons learned... next time. It was great having Michael who was a wealth of knowledge. We enjoy our time with Michael and loved the chocolate tasting.
16th March 2024

That was great to see Taiwan
You guys are so good at capturing key highlights from a trip. It was a lot of fun to travel together, I'm really grateful the stars aligned to catch up with you both in Taipei. Look forward to our next trip together.
16th March 2024

That was great to see you in Taiwan
We enjoyed our time with you Michael and wonder where our paths will cross again. You were an excellent guide. Thanks for all.
16th March 2024

South Korea
Not on any of our wish lists, but maybe it should be. I always find fascination in tales of the border zone. Tunnels, etc..
16th March 2024

South Korea
... Maybe it should be. South Korea has far more to offer than I was expecting. It is a clean, neat and orderly society. Well thought out. People who are kind and respect your space. It was a lovely travel experience.
12th March 2024
Wedding Photos

Gangnam Style
So lovely to be visiting your friends in their new home. And yes, it's a treat when you can learn about the public transport from a local rather than trying to figure it out on the run! We look forward to getting back to Seoul one day and exploring it as well as you have :)
13th March 2024
Wedding Photos

Gangnam Style
We liked and connected with Seoul and imagine a lot of it had to do with our friends having so much insider knowledge. Plus the people are so incredibly nice. I forgot to mention the heated bench seats while waiting for the bus were a dream.
11th March 2024

Rest...
Glad to hear that you have recouperated from your cold! We caught ours upon returning from our cruise.
11th March 2024

Rest..
I'd prefer to have it after the trip. I'm glad you are feeling better.
10th March 2024

Rest
Look like this island was a good place for the extra rest due to MJ’s cold. Not too much missed based on season. Hope you are much better now!
10th March 2024

Rest
Fortunately, I'm back to 100%. I lost an entire day to my head cold but Dave enjoyed watching the airplanes take off and land. It all worked out. On long trips I usually lose one or two days to some sort of illness. Oh well.
10th March 2024
These statues were in front of our hotel

Doing an Abbey Rd?
Looks like they are doing a local version of the Beatles crossing Abbey Rd. /Ake
10th March 2024
These statues were in front of our hotel

Doing an Abbey Rd?
You are right. I had not considered that. Crazy but cute.
10th March 2024
Flavors fill each meal

I will enjoy South Korea
I can see from your pictures that I will enjoy South Korea the day I go there. The food really looks awesome. /Ake
10th March 2024
Flavors fill each meal

I will enjoy South Korea
I do agree you will enjoy this part of the world. The people are so kind and respectful. It is so clean and the public transportation is nice a quiet. The foods are dancing off your tongue. It is much cheaper to travel here than I was expecting.
10th March 2024

"Train To Busan"
Meet up with any Zombies on the train, lol!
10th March 2024

Train to Busan
We kept our eyes out but no zombies!
10th March 2024

Great Korean trip.
Did you consider renting a car and driving around the mainland? On our recent trip, Khadija picked up a sinus infection & couldn’t shake it. She had to have antibiotics prescribed when we returned.
10th March 2024

Great Korean trip
We consider renting a car in most countries. I can't tell you how many places Dave has driven. We want to use the train as much as we can on this trip as their train system is so superior to most countries. Plus Dave gets to see more when he isn't driving. Thank you for following along.

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