读万卷书，不如行万里路

Dear friends,

If you have been following my blog or email, you will know that I was away for an oversea trip and company convention some time in November. To those not sure where I went, I had travel to Korea to conquer a mountain, attend a convention and to gain wisdom. Fortunately, I finally manage to squeeze some time to update it especially to my loyal fans who supported me. This is for you.

As the Chinese proverb state: 读万卷书，不如行万里路。


Translated for the benefit of non Chinese readers: There is an old Chinese saying: reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles.
Travelling allow us to embrace change. Break away from old routines. Re-examine our lives, recharge our "batteries" and gain a new perspective as we learn to see it from the view of another culture. Travelling also tell us how small we are yet how inter-connected our lives are.

Do not be surprise that majority of the people in Korea is still very much used to speaking in native tongue as oppose to the English language. It also demonstrate Korea does not need English to be main stream as they can be self reliant and sufficient. Its the Korea culture that make them unique too. Similar to Japan.

Although I have to admit I was surprised to catch not one but 2 taxis drivers who cannot speak English or drive us to our hotel when we were in Seoul. Even showing the GPS co-ordinates does not help. Nonetheless, it was a humbling and valuable lesson learnt that just because we speak English or a certain language does not mean everyone else does.

I am always thankful for the support my company and clients gave to me. Indeed I am blessed and grateful for all the experiences we have in our investment journey together. Life is abundant if you look at it from a grateful heart. As mentioned, if you have a scarcity or negative mind set, everything is negative or looks bad. So how you treat others is a mirror reflection of your own mental state.

Whether you think Life can be an exciting adventure or a boring existence - You are right.

So in this sharing, I will be presenting a feast for your eyes, character building or something deeper that you desire but cannot express in words.  If so, kindly contact me as I love to interact with successful person who are positive and have an abundance mindset.


Manjanggul
This Jeju island is home to a various world heritage site. The first site I went was the Manjanggul Cave. This is a cave formed of lava. In this case, the temperature in the cave is definitely lower than outside the cave.

Your trusty mode of transport in Jeju: You need to drive to experience the fun of adventure and exercise patience as the speed limit is only 70km per hour.. Not for the reckless and impatient.

Mystical feeling of being in a cave.

The cave tunnel is more than 1 km walk.

Everything with Abalone,  Abalone rice, porridge=)

 Of course, when you travel, you get to taste the different type of food. So we have to try the different ways of eating the abalone. Fresh, fried, steam you name it.  Tonight we feast because tomorrow, we have to conquer a mountain.

Mount Hallasan (If you do not know this is a volcano mountain)
Warning: Need planning and training before you attempt unless you are fit and young.

If you are planning to climb this mountain. please prepare for a tough climb. Even though I jog regularly and exercise, this is not for the faint of heart and those who are not in good health. Anyway, by the time we came down after 10 hours of climbing, my legs were sore. We started in 710 am and came down at 510 pm.

Well the view from the top and the experience is definitely etched in my memories for years down the road. Sometimes the worse ordeal is the best training because after you went through it, you become stronger, wiser and more ready to take on the impossible.  Beside sometimes there are things you can only do it when you are young and not when you are old.Moreover, you will also discover friends or allies who you never know about. =)

Don't let the initial gentle slope fool you.It get steeper as you climb.

You don't see such clear blue skies everyday. Thank God.

Its not 1600 m above sea level only and we had to reach the mid point by 12pm else we will not be allow up the summit, It is more than that. OMG!

We are the caretakers for this world too=) So remember to bring down your rubbish.

Nature work in wondrous ways

Remember to take a picture with this rock to get your certificate of climb to Mount Hallasan.

After which we visited some scenic waterfalls and place of interest to enjoy the relaxing mood in Jeju and get away from the busy and hectic city life.

Seongsan Ilchulbong Sunrise Peak

Beautiful Sunrise peak (Seongsan Ilchulbong Sunrise Peak)

Live octopus anyone? Next we head to the scenic waterfall after having our lunch.

Jeongbang Falls

Water fall that can be seen from the sea. Jeongbang Falls

Cheonjeyeon Waterfall

Victory lies in our hands

After which we took the domestic flight to Seoul for my company lunch convention fit for the King.

Myeongdong area:
Jin Poong Jeong, Yeouido

My group elite=)

Actually I have more than hundreds of photos from my Nikon DSLR and Hp from the other visit like Deoksugung Palace, Grevin Seoul, Running Man thematic Experience center, Petite France, Everland, Comex aquarium , N Seoul Tower, Myeongdong street market and night market, Nami Island below

Nami Island 

Nami Island and the autumn leaves

Learning to cook for others haha=)

N Seoul Tower

Beautiful view

But I will stop here. If you wish to know me personally, we can arrange an appointment and catch up.

Thanks for reading and referrals and introduction to positive leaders, travelers, busy parents are always welcome and appreciated. Because the power of network is unstoppable and amazing. So lets make a difference in someone's else life. As you pay it forward, others will follow.

If you are travelling, do remember to get a travel insurance especially those with pre-existing conditions and be protected as you never know what may happen overseas. Check out my services by clicking here.

Cheers and have a great Xmas and a joyous New year in 2019.