Other freelance articles written by Brenda Paik Sunoo:

"Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road, healthy, free, the world before me, The long brown path before leading wherever I choose."
—Walt Whitman (1819-1892)

Seaweed Soup
A rich Korean brew filled with slimy green ribbons soothes a mother after the birth of one son and the death of another.

Watch the Women Divers on Korea's Cheju Island
If you're able to spend a few extra days in South Korea, consider visiting Cheju Island. You'll enjoy black volcanic stones, the wind, and women divers called "haenyo."

Chile: Escape to a Cabana by the Sea
Get away from the smog in Santiago and head two hours outside the city to a quiet suburb by the sea. If you've ever wanted to find a writer's paradise, here it is.

Treat Yourself To a Portuguese Pousada
Cap your day trip to Setubal from Lisbon by spending the night in a 16th century Pousada. Enjoy the panoramic view overlooking the city, the estuary of the River Sado and Troia Peninsula.

Experience the Majesty of Iguazu Falls
Perhaps you remember a scene in the film "The Mission" in which actor Robert De Niro is climbing alongside roaring waterfalls. That's Iguazu Falls -- one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world.

Go Vegetarian -- in New Orleans
It's hard to keep one's arteries from clogging in New Orleans. But at Old Dog New Trick Cafe, Chef & Owner Marlene Paulson and Chef Chad Skiver are making vegetarian food the cuisine du jour.

Eat Cheaply at Berlin's Snack Bars
In Berlin, the German imbisse (snack bars) offers a cheap alternative to restaurants and pubs. Ever hear of the Donerkebab?

A Bird? A Plane? It's Mom Parasailing!
If your family needs a summer lift, try parasailing in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. By visiting these two Mexican towns, you'll get two destinations for the price of one.

The Amazon: Weigh Risk vs. Adventure
Family vacations are intended to reduce stress, not pump up your adrenaline. But if given the opportunity to tour the Amazon, would snakes, mosquitoes, piranhas and malaria hold you back?

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