DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Military Wine Discounts in Napa: Free Tastings for Service Members Posted on May 14, 2017November 15, 2025 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 Tomatillo Tex-Mex Grill: A Taste of Texas in the Heart of South Korea Posted on May 13, 2017November 15, 2025 Mexican food is a hit or miss proposition. It’s not like there is no market or appreciation for Mexican food, it’s that very few restaurants execute the fresh tomato, onion, cilantro, sour cream and the perfect balance of peppers in a way that it doesn’t become a ‘Korean imitation’ of what Mexican food should be. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES How to Enjoy Suseong Lake in Every Season Posted on May 7, 2017November 15, 2025 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 14, 2024 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, 2017November 15, 2025 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, 2017January 25, 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, 2017November 15, 2025 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
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES The Best Hiking Trails are in Daegu South Korea Posted on April 15, 2017April 20, 2026 You’ll climb, you’ll pant heavily, sweat, and curse your way through some of the most beautiful scenery, temples, and vistas you’ll ever see. And you’ll find humility on the side. Eighty-year-old men pass you by with their hands behind their backs. But you’ll be rewarded because Daegu, South Korea, has… Read more