Brooke Thio

Pen-wielding sojourner & founder of Blithely scrawling my way around the world in search of wild adventures and cultural revelations.

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At Andong Hanji Paper Factory, you can try making your own traditional Korean paper! Read more 👉 https://t.co/KZNptQcN3Q

#Korea #culture

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If you'd like to learn more about Korean paper, you can also visit the Hanji Theme Park in Jeonju or the Hanji Center in Seoul.
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After trying it out, it became clear why hanji is so highly valued – forming a smooth, even sheet of paper on the screen is tougher than it looks, and the larger the sheet, the harder it gets.

Wanna try making your own Korean paper? 👉 https://t.co/8lS2zpdOSb

#Korea #culture

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Handmade hanji is about 20 times more expensive than commercial paper – so it's used sparingly these days by artists and calligraphers!

Read more about traditional Korean paper 👉 https://t.co/2JA1Kp8WGP

#Korea #culture

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To avoid the crowds and really enjoy a nature retreat in Penang Hill, plan an overnight stay.

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#Penang #wildlife #Malaysia

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Drink It In: The Best Coffee in Vancouver, BC
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#Vancouver #Coffee #Canada

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Singapore by Night: 12 Things to Do After Dark
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#traveltips #Singapore

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Historically a fishing village, Cheung Chau is now a favourite for retreating from the city's modern madness.

Read the full article: A day trip to Cheung Chau, Hong Kong
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#CheungChau #DayTrip #HongKong

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Buddhism forms a vital part of Korean history, and there are about 900 traditional Buddhist temples in South Korea, many of which are part of the Templestay programme.

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#visitkorea #KoreanCulture #CulturalExperiences

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Made by hand, hanji boasts exceptional qualities that give it a much longer lifespan than modern wood-pulp paper.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/j7B9J2vWiY

#Korea #culture

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The hanji craftsman swings around a large, framed bamboo screen in sinks filled with the paper soup, straining the fibres into a thin yet perfectly even layer of pulp.

Read more about how Korean paper is made 👉 https://t.co/suMaJYPDLd

#Korea #culture

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After witnessing how hanji is made and trying it myself, I left with a newfound respect for handmade paper – and a piece of it I'll always deem too precious to use!

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#Korea #culture

[Brooke Thio @roamscapes]

Made by hand, hanji boasts exceptional qualities that give it a much longer lifespan than modern wood-pulp paper.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/5w9uPQdJcv

#Korea #culture

[Brooke Thio @roamscapes]

While you'll have no lack of options in George Town, Penang Hill also has its fair share of dining spots to fuel your explorations.

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#Penang #wildlife #Malaysia

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Oide (おいで) is a respectful way of saying “come” in Japanese, and that's what people do because the coffee here is mind-blowingly, blissfully good.

Read the full article: Drink It In: The Best Coffee in Vancouver, BC ▸ https://t.co/8oo5jGqN5u

#Vancouver #Coffee #Canada

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Most of the dining establishments and attractions (including the HSBC Rain Vortex waterfall) close by 10pm, but you can still enjoy the gardens at Jewel Changi Airport 24/7! https://t.co/tC8qFTZ1yZ
(Photo: Jewel Changi Airport/TIH)

#traveltips #Singapore

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Cheung Chau (長洲; meaning ‘long island') is one of the oldest inhabited islands in Hong Kong. Here's how to spend a day there: https://t.co/n7de8t3H35

#CheungChau #DayTrip #HongKong

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If you want to learn how to make Korean food as you explore, then this cooking class with local market tour is a must!

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#visitkorea #KoreanCulture #CulturalExperiences

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Perched on verdant slopes overlooking George Town, The Golden Stupas of Penang Hill were erected by landowners of the Hye Keat estate, which once established fruit plantations at the foot of the hill.

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#Penang #wildlife #Malaysia

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Sweet Barrel Creamery & Coffee Roasters has extremely wallet-friendly prices for their single origin coffee beans and they're fantastic if you like brighter, fruitier roasts that are dated for freshness.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/OCTnoH6klJ

#Vancouver #Coffee #Canada