DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Mansion 5: Why This Is One of the Most Popular Cafes in Daegu Posted on April 23, 2017November 15, 2025 Mansion 5 is a beautiful Hanok Cafe in the heart of downtown Daegu. Like other hanok cafes in the area, it serves desserts. But unlike the other hanok cafes I’ve visited, Mansion 5 also serves American-style brunch, beer, wine, pasta, sandwiches, and salads. All the above makes Mansion 5 Hanok… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES How to Make the Most of Guangzhou: Food Tours and Dim Sum Posted on April 21, 2017January 25, 2026 The tour lasted a little over 4 hours and ended with lunch in a popular dim sum restaurant. Long layovers provide a chance to see things you might otherwise never see. Walking tours with a local are the closest thing to living like a local for a few hours and may end up being a highlight of your entire trip. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Yangnyeongsi Oriental Medicine Museum in Daegu Posted on April 19, 2017November 15, 2025 I’ve had cut through the courtyard of the Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine many times in the past two years. But I had never even thought about venturing past the love locks that adorn a metal teapot at the entrance until today. And I was pleasantly surprised that the… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES The Best Hiking Trails are in Daegu South Korea Posted on April 15, 2017April 20, 2026 You’ll climb, you’ll pant heavily, sweat, and curse your way through some of the most beautiful scenery, temples, and vistas you’ll ever see. And you’ll find humility on the side. Eighty-year-old men pass you by with their hands behind their backs. But you’ll be rewarded because Daegu, South Korea, has… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Stay in a Hanok at Hahoe Folk Village: Authentic Korean Experience in Andong Posted on April 13, 2017November 15, 2025 Stay in a hanok at Hahoe Folk Village Stay. A hanok is a traditional house built on a philosophy of Korean ancestors who sought a life of harmony, piety and simplicity. Hanks are traditional made of elements like earth, wood, rock and other natural materials. Hanoks are excellent examples of sustainable architecture that benefit man and the environment. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Hahoe World Mask Museum in Andong, South Korea Posted on April 9, 2017November 15, 2025 The Hahoe Mask Museum has masks from many Thailand, the Philippines, the South Pacific as well as Asia and North America adorn its walls and display cases. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Why Families Love the Daegu Arboretum: How to Make the Most of Your Visit Posted on April 9, 2017November 15, 2025 Daegu Arboretum leads the country as the first eco-friendly park built on a former landfill. City officials transformed nearly a square mile of waste into a thriving green space. Today, the park features more than 1,000 varieties of trees, wildflowers, cacti, and medicinal herbs. Visitors can stroll past bonsai, ponds,… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Daegaya Museum in Goryeong Posted on April 7, 2017November 15, 2025 I woke up in the morning with the sun already high in the sky. One of the first warm days signalling spring was on the way made it impossible for me to stay inside. It’s strawberry season in Goryeong, which is the capital of the former Daegaya Dynasty. It’s also home to the Daegaya Museum and Burial Tombs and a fantastic day trip to combine my love of history while enjoying the warm day and blue skies. Read more