CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES The Ultimate Guide to Western Comfort Food in Busan Posted on January 30, 2016January 1, 2026 Busan has great food. Every now and then I crave something that’s really savory like a thick and juicy hamburger that is not smothered in a sweet sauce. I want something I didn’t cook myself, have to guess what it is, comes on a stick or was alive two minutes ago. There are restaurants that serve French, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Spanish Tapas and of course Korean BBQ– a little something from every corner of the globe. Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD From Luxury Shops to Food Courts: Exploring Hyundai Department Store Posted on January 27, 2016November 15, 2025 Even though shopping is terrible on-post, shopping in Daegu is pretty good. There are tons of local malls, underground shops, and traditional markets. Donga and Hyundai Department Store in Daegu are located downtown. Although I love the mall, the real value in Hyundai lies in its food stalls and restaurants…. Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Nolaebang in Korea Posted on January 25, 2016November 16, 2025 You’re having a great time already and a few of your friends ask you to go to Nolaebang with them. Sure, let’s go. Nolaebang is the Korean karaoke bar and they are just as common as the coffee shops and make-up stores found all over South Korea. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES 10 Great Reasons to Visit Thailand During Any Time of the Year Posted on January 19, 2016November 15, 2025 Why I Fell in Love with Phuket, Bangkok, and Chiang Mai Thailand has captured my heart, and I am eagerly counting down the days until my return. I had a feeling I would love it, but I never anticipated just how deeply it would resonate with me. Despite all the… Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD The Making of an American K-Pop Star: for People Who Love Music in Korea Posted on January 17, 2016January 1, 2026 She dimmed the lights and the room took on the appearance of a night club. It was 9am and the neon lights flooded down from the ceiling in geometric shapes that danced on the wooden floor. Meghan Trainor’s All About That Bass filtered down from the speakers on the forever cemented that song as the first song I danced to in a “Korean nightclub”. Read more
HOTELS Why You Should Stay at the InterContinental Hanoi Westlake by IHG Posted on January 16, 2016February 26, 2026 Hanoi moves fast, but this hotel does not. At InterContinental Hanoi Westlake by IHG, mornings begin over calm water and evenings end with cocktails at sunset. The rooms show age, yet the space and quiet feel rare in this city. Here’s what worked, what didn’t, and who it’s best for. Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD My First Month in Daegu: Practical Tips for Military Spouses Posted on January 11, 2016November 15, 2025 When you PCS to South Korea, you will have some struggles. And because a very good friend of mine is en route and these are some of the things we talked about. In short, you won’t find a lot of information BEFORE you PCS. I didn’t find much info before… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Weekend Trips in Asia: Quick Getaways from Daegu, South Korea Posted on January 5, 2016November 15, 2025 My life had been thrown in a tailspin. We were moving 7,000 miles across the world from Fort Lee Virginia to Camp Henry in Daegu South Korea. We had to hire a realtor, find an apartment which took 3 months and get to all the Asian traveling we had imagined when we accepted this assignment. The year took us all over South Korea, Japan, China, Malaysia and Thailand and we’re just getting started. 2016 is going to be even better. Read more