DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Beyond the Usual: Five Reasons to Choose South Korea for Your Next Adventure Posted on July 29, 2017July 24, 2026 South Korea blends ancient culture with modern innovation. From its scenic mountains and beaches to its vibrant food scene and fast internet, it offers an unforgettable balance of tradition and technology. Affordable travel, friendly locals, and endless cultural discoveries make it one of Asia’s most dynamic and rewarding destinations to visit or live. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Why Flat Creek Winery Is My New Favorite Texas Wine Stop Posted on July 10, 2017September 5, 2026 Ask for a sample of either the Sparkling Raspberry or Sparkling Almond. We were lucky to sit next to new friends Anna and Linda who requested a sample from their server. I gotta say, they are both yummy, but that Sparkling Almond, has a slight resemblance to Almaretto, without being heavy– its crisp, but sweet taste lingers on the tip of your tongue. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Military Wine Discounts in Napa: Free Tastings for Service Members Posted on May 14, 2017September 5, 2026 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. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES How to Enjoy Suseong Lake in Every Season Posted on May 7, 2017September 5, 2026 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. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES 7 Genius Travel Hacks for Your Next Trip Posted on May 1, 2017September 5, 2026 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 it 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… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Mansion 5: Why This Is One of the Most Popular Cafes in Daegu Posted on April 23, 2017September 5, 2026 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… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES How to Make the Most of Guangzhou: Food Tours and Dim Sum Posted on April 21, 2017September 5, 2026 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. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Yangnyeongsi Oriental Medicine Museum in Daegu Posted on April 19, 2017September 4, 2026 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… Read more