TRAVEL EXPERIENCES 26 Ways Travel Takes Over Your Life (In the Best Way) Posted on January 16, 2017November 16, 2025 You know you are addicted to travel when your 300 bottles of wine are sorted by country. Oh damn, I may have more addictions than I thought! Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES 8 Things That Made Our Couple’s Trip to Bangkok Great Posted on July 9, 2016April 19, 2026 I’m surprised I liked Bangkok as much as I did. We did not get a massage every day like we planned. And we ate at a couple more restaurants than we usually do in Thailand. The vibe is the ‘same same’ but different. I usually don’t enjoy the hustle and bustle of the big city. But Bangkok is different. First of all it’s in Thailand, one of my favorite Asian countries. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Limousine Bus vs KTX Train: The Best Way to Get to Gimhae Airport Posted on February 18, 2016November 15, 2025 We love the price and flexibility of the train, but hate the transfers. This time we decided to take the bus– the limousine bus at the express terminal at Dondaegu Station here in Daegu. Read more
TRAVEL 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
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES What Makes German Etiquette So Unique: Lessons from Our First Day Posted on December 18, 2015November 15, 2025 Every country has its quirks, peculiarities, social etiquette that contributes to its overall culture. Some are reasonable, some from an outsider’s perspective, can seem odd. But it’s adopting these habits into daily life, even if only temporarily, that make living abroad fun, rewarding and unpredictable. Some, like eating pizza with a fork, is just eating like a local. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Daegu Opera House: The Best Cultural Night Out for Travelers Posted on October 11, 2015December 27, 2025 Opera in Daegu, you say? Heck yes. I put on my favorite little black dress and had a blast. Since 2004, the Daegu Opera House Foundation has offered a full schedule of local and well-known popular operas, concerts, musicals, and ballets like Aida and Figaro. We paid 30,000 Won each… Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Why Peking Duck at Quanjude Is the Best Way to End a Trip to China Posted on September 9, 2015May 3, 2026 This blog explores the iconic Peking Duck experience in Beijing, from the legendary Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant to the art of preparing and eating the dish. It reveals why cooking it at home is nearly impossible and shares the rich cultural tradition behind every crispy bite of this beloved Chinese delicacy. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES How to Taste Wine for Beginners: Sip, Savor, or Spit? Posted on June 17, 2014December 26, 2025 Wine tasting notes may seem complicated. But it’s not– go for what you like. Ultimately, it will help you to select wines you’ll actually drink and enjoy at home. If not, you can always buy wines with a pretty label. Or just stick to bottles labeled red or white, sweet or dry. Read more