Melissa McLaughlin

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Melissa McLaughlin

I am a high school teacher at the International School of Brno.

I have lived and travelled around the world want to share my experiences.



Asia » South Korea » Busan February 20th 2015

Beautiful Gwangalli Beach, Busan From mountain top temples to seaside cliffs and beautiful sandy beaches, Busan is a gem. I cannot describe the feeling I got when I first saw Gwangalli bridge in the distance. The neon lights reflected off the calm sea water while the double-decker suspension bridge reached across the bay. Cars were zooming over it but all I could hear was the gentle ebb and flow of the sea water on the shore. The calming atmosphere of the beach is contrasted by the hustle and bustle of the bars and night life scene on the street opposite to the sandy shore. Fireworks were being sold and lit in the distance and loud dance music was blaring from the club 8 stories up in the nearest high-rise. This was the scene every night at ... read more

Europe February 19th 2015

We took our high school and secondary school students to the sound Museum in Vienna. Students enjoyed dancing on the keyboard on the way up to the first floor before finding quite dull and boring displays of famous musicians. We quickly moved to the second floor where we entered a fantastic room. This room simulated the inside of a mothers womb. Don't miss the opportunity to lay on the floor, close your eyes , and listen. Be transported back to a time when all you did was lay in the comfort of your mothers womb, safe and sound before birth. The experience was extremely relaxing and humbling. The rest of the Museum was widely interactive and great for people of all ages. Test your hearing level on the 3rd floor and compose the Vienna orchestra on ... read more
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