CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES How to Save Money with Off Season Travel Posted on April 3, 2017October 4, 2026 Traveling during the off-season can save money and reduce crowds. However, cheaper trips sometimes come with unexpected tradeoffs. I share lessons from Greece, Lake Garda, and the Philippines. Learn what to check before booking, what questions to ask, and how preparation can turn low-season travel into a better trip. Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Tips for the First-time Travelers Posted on March 31, 2017July 24, 2026 Make sure you leave time in your itinerary and day-to-day schedule to wander and wonder. Giving yourself time and permission to get lost means you’ll be free to discover hidden gems and sights that aren’t on your map. Leave time to explore, strike up conversations, and lose yourself in the experience. It’s a chance to be whoever we wan to be for awhile. Use your imagination and whip out an alter ego you’ve been working on. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Temple Travel in Asia: How to Visit a Buddhist Temple the Right Way Posted on March 27, 2017September 4, 2026 Do not touch the monks unless you ask or they touch you first. This is especially true for women. You should also be aware, some temples are not open to women. Do not be offended. Women were allowed in these temples at one time. Women were banned because they menstruate, soiling the mats. Unfortunately the modern day conveniences of tampons has had no effect on the prohibition. Women are still considered “unclean”. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES The Best Brunch: La Mia Emily Hanok Cafe in Daegu Posted on March 23, 2017September 4, 2026 Brunch is served from 11-1 pm daily and cost 11,500 Won per person. Brunch includes eggs (cooked your way or scrambled with/ without bacon), hash browns, sausage and bacon, tossed salad, toast or bagel, fresh fruit and your choice of coffee or juice. Today we had sliced bananas and oranges. Merline enjoyed an Americano and I had a caramel macchiato under a blue sky and a comfy blanket. Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Jindo Sea Parting Festival 2025: How to Walk the Miracle Sea Road Posted on March 19, 2017September 24, 2026 The “road” is less than 200 feet wide and 1.7 miles long and will recede exposing a land bridge. You’ll have 90 minutes to make the journey there and back before you’ll be swept away by the returning tide. Read more
MILITARY LIFE & TRAVEL How to Decorate Military Housing Without Spending a Fortune Posted on March 11, 2017July 25, 2025 Military life is colorful, but military housing is not! Your rental or on-post housing will most likely pair beige carpeting with white walls. A combination creating a 360° panorama of ho-hum. The typical military PCS is every 2-3 years. Home decorating tips for the military spouse need to make your… Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD How Top Blogging Skills Can Help You Conquer the Global Market Posted on March 9, 2017November 15, 2025 Blogging skills include writing, technical, creative marketing, time management, budgeting– developing a social media strategy in the global marketplace. In one of my previous posts. I thought blogging hadn’t added to my duffel bag of skills. However, this is not true. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Traveling with Kids: How to Make Family Vacations Less Stressful Posted on March 7, 2017September 4, 2026 A family getaway can sometimes be much less idyllic than it sounds. Children are very active by nature, which can result in a trip that’s more work than relaxation. Travel is hard and traveling with kids is even harder. If you treat your trip like an adventure, annoyances, missteps and mishaps simply become small obstacles for your hearty band of explorers to overcome. Read more