South Korea Video
I have just put together some of the clips I recorded in South Korea and so, the video tour has rised from the ashes. Take a glimpse at the colorful Jeju island, observe the contrast between the technological and traditional look of Seoul. But mainly, this is all about my memories back there of course. More than 8 minutes long and soundtrack by Kate Perry – I Kissed a girl and a very nice Korean song by Wonder Girls – Nobody wants you. Can be watched on Youtube, following this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IbzyLF3jrc. Enjoy-
Becoming beautiful while traveling (dedicated to my 6 years of traveling). Note: this a draft so there might be quite some changes in the final release.
Only the free thinker who had traveled in farness and loneliness can esteem the beauty within his waking passage:
the beauty of arriving in a place for the first time,
the beauty of learning how to speak sentences in new languages,
the beauty of sightseeing the breathtaking marvels of the planet earth one after another,
the beauty of adventuring in the wild and untouched nature, the beauty of self acknowledging new skills out of pure necessity,
the beauty of meeting people from different cultures and let yourself being absorbed by their costumes,
the beauty of freely stopping at any point of your path to behold the surrounding, the beauty of tasting something unknown to your palate,
the beauty of having friends spread across the planet who are always ready to welcome you in their place,
the beauty of living day by day not knowing what is awaiting you the day next,
the beauty of packing your young belongings to leave to anywhere at any time and without consulting anyone,
the beauty of knowing that is never too late to start doing something,
the beauty of returning home at long last to be surrounded by familiar people, but reminiscing and enchanting yourself that there is something new, different and special within you…you can simply call it beautiful.
Alan Gallicchio, March 2009, South Korea
I have been asked for several times, indeed here is another faq. Which country has the most beautiful girls? This simple question does not involve a simple answer. Besides being a very subjective opinion, I wouldn’t necessarily agglomerate every woman into a “country” ensemble but rather, I would divide them per city or region. Mostly, I assume the word “beauty” in its broad sense, therefore in this set I couldn’t strictly classify a woman just after a glimpse: for instance, I can say that the very same woman could turn me on in a “city-contest” while it could completely turn me off in a “beach-contest” (ie covered by disgusting cellulite). On the other way around she could look good in her natural beauty, in bikini, while giving me a vulgar and ugly impact seeing her dressed up with very high heels, ultra tight pants and a strong make up, just like many bitches around. Not even mentioning, if you are in a cold country how could you possibly look at a woman’s shapes? Anyway, this is just to say that my style is somewhat particular and my impression may be vulnerable and hit by different sets. I hope you will take note of this introduction before literally taking my response for universal. Ok so here we go, the winner is… of course only among the 35 countries I have been to… Singapore!… Yep. Second place?…mmm… Seoul definitely and Hong Kong for third. Oh, P.S. I have never been to Tokyo but friends who are familiar with my preferences told me that it may become my favorite if I ever visit there.
Me at the lighthouse
Hi, It’s me again, I’ve suddenly changed location, Im now writing from Jeju island: Korean people use to call it the “island-paradise” as it holds different natural marvels. After only 3 days on the island, I have already explored quite few locations, like a waterfall spot, a sandy white shore, a shiny and colorful bay, a snorkeling site with fantastic shiny diamond blue-scale colors and a relaxing vernal flowering field. Korean people are already (usually) among the kindest and educated people on earth but on this island they are even more kind and friendly… you wont believe it until you pass by here! Unfortunately the weather is still chilly but it should get better shortly, during April. Awesome pictures will be posted soon! Stay in touch!
Hwarangdae
Time has been passing quite fast here in Korea, and since i left the unhealthy China, I feel much better. Moreover I haven’t drunk a single drop of alcohol and neither had a smoke (or even a puff) for almost two months. I have joined a sport center where I am trying to get back into a great shape. The weight lifting instructor has been really tough during my work out sesssion… till the point that I was struggling to walk back home. I have been cooking myself tofu, eggs and chicken; fruit for breakfast and green tea to drink. To break the repetitive diet, sometimes we have been out to a japanese restaurant for a nice sushi round. I am now experimenting different kind of trainings with body building machines and non: I will be soon ready to share my accumulated experience with you as i have seen quite an unusual number of different gym and instructors/training-theories around the world. Anyway, it has been tough, quite a challange at the beginning, but at last I can proudly say that i am now 100% clean, in full strenght and health; and it feels great… you should try it too sometimes.
