Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty : review.

 This book started so well, I even liked all of the characters, though Frances was my favourite one. I cried heartfelt tears when a tragedy was revealed and laughed at someone's tattoo choice. I even imagined myself in a similar retreat, enjoying meditation and yoga (but not fasting). But then it all went downhill when the characters went on an unexpected trip. If only that part had been shorter, or less bizarre, I may have enjoyed it but it was too much for me.

I love reading books that take place in Australia and I like the engaging way Liane Moriarty writes, that's why I didn't DNF it, but it put me off going to any kind of health resort.

Reese Witherspoon talks about Whiskey in a Teacup

If you are a fan of the actress, you will certainly enjoy her first novel. It has recipes, anecdotes about her life and photographs of her family but above all, it oozes Southern charm.

Korean Folk Village Review: a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of the city.

On our way by car from Seoul to Daegu, we stopped at the Korean Folk Village. We were extremely lucky because there was nobody else there at that time even though it is a popular tourist destination.

You can see the way people used to live in the past in small villages and there are also some snacks for sale such as traditional rice cake like jeungpyeon (steamed and fermented rice cake), injeolmi (rice cake coated with bean powder), bukeo-gui (grilled dried pollack), or pajeon (green onion pancake) along with dongdongju (traditional Korean liquor).

 I think it is worth visiting if you have never been to a similar place.  It is in the country and it felt really good to get away from the city and to breath some fresh air.