We walked into V. Sattui expecting to pay $15 each for a wine tasting. Surprise, surprise… V. Sattui comps the $15 tasting fee for active duty military personnel (and me too). Turns out the weekend was full of comps because V. Sattui isn’t the only one in Napa Valley that appreciates servicemembers with free or discounted pours.
Year: 2017
Tomatillo Tex-Mex Grill: A Taste of Texas in the Heart of South Korea
Mexican food is a hit or miss proposition. It’s not like there is no market or appreciation for Mexican food, it’s that very few restaurants execute the fresh tomato, onion, cilantro, sour cream and the perfect balance of peppers in a way that it doesn’t become a ‘Korean imitation’ of what Mexican food should be.
Family-Friendly Things to Do at Suseong Lake in Daegu
There are a lot of Things to do at Suseong Lake in Daegu, South Korea– cafes, food, bars, walking, and enjoying the reservoir on a duck boat.
7 Genius Travel Hacks for Your Next Trip
Completely Stress-Free Tips Travel can be very stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few stress-free travel tips. You should include in your travel itinerary so your mind, body, and soul can survive flight delays, lost luggage, crowds, and stomach aches. So don’t be so hard on yourself, it’s a common problem….
Mansion 5 Hanok Cafe: Daegu’s Best Brunch
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 Cafe one of Daegu’s Best…
Guangzhou Walking Tour and Long Layover
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.
Yangnyeongsi Oriental Medicine Museum in Daegu
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 museum was so educational, entertaining,…
The Best Hiking Trails are in Daegu South Korea
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 some of the best hiking…