DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Palgongsan Mountain Hike: How to Reach the Famous Gatbawi Buddha Posted on February 9, 2017September 4, 2026 That’s when I discovered we hadn’t even started the trail yet and I knew we were in for a climb to Gatbawi. Then we saw the them… the infamous rock stairs. There are literally thousands of them carved into the 3 hr hike up an 80 degree mountain face of Palgonsan Mountain. You can take the stairs or you can take a much longer, much less strenuous winding trail up to the top. Read more
SLOW TRAVEL & LIVING ABROAD Why Daegu Was the Best Assignment of Our Military Life Posted on February 6, 2017February 16, 2026 Daegu, South Korea is the 3rd or 4th largest city in South Korea depending on whether you consider Incheon part of Seoul or not. With more than 2.5 million people Daegu, ideally situated between two mountain ranges, Seoul and Busan. It’s home to the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command’s Fighting Eagles, a division of the United States military and the reason why my husband’s here, which is why I’m here. Read more
SLOW TRAVEL & LIVING ABROAD Daegu Apartment Living: 7 Things I Love About Life in South Korea Posted on February 5, 2017November 22, 2025 I stepped into this Daegu apartment and felt at home right away. I wanted light, views, four bedrooms, and a walkable neighborhood, even if it meant stretching the budget. After months of searching, this place gave us everything we needed for our life in South Korea. It became the apartment I loved coming back to every day. Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD 5 Travel Movies You Probably Missed but Should Watch Right Now Posted on February 3, 2017November 16, 2025 There are a few travel movies you can watch over and over again, and never get sick get sick of them. It includes a moral undertone, some unfinished business, something we need to learn about ourselves and the greater world we live in. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Best Food in Chiang Mai: 6 Restaurants and Dishes You’ll Love Posted on January 25, 2017September 4, 2026 Chiang Mai boasts some of the best food in Thailand. Food stalls, like the Lady with the Cowboy Hat’s pulled pork, are Internet sensations. Unfortunately, we don’t eat pork, so I can’t add my two cents except that it smelled delicious, and she was swamped with customers. The city is… Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD Travel Wellness Made Easy: 5 Essential Oils I Always Carry Posted on January 23, 2017December 21, 2025 If you’re reading this post, there is a significant chance you may be traveling with Young Living essential oils. The 5 Best Essential Oils for Travel will help you cope with long flights, jet lag, the street food and just staying above the wellness line in a foreign country too. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES 5 Everyday Truths About Living in South Korea You Need to Know Posted on January 22, 2017September 4, 2026 The shopping is amazing if you’re a size 6 or smaller, wear less than an 8-8 1/2 shoe, don’t possess hips, thighs, booty or cleavage. But even if it fits, it may not be complementary because black girls (white and latina girls) and Korean girls don’t exactly have the same shapes. They zig where we zag, actually they don’t zig or zag, lol. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES The Ultimate Food Guide: Where to Eat in Daegu, South Korea Posted on January 21, 2017September 4, 2026 My Favorite Places to Eat and Drink in Daegu We aren’t limited to BBQ and traditional fare (with amusing names) in Daegu. You can get a really good bowl of pho and a great hamburger in the same neighborhood. Many restaurants have pictures you can point to, but a few have… Read more