DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Hahoe World Mask Museum in Andong, South Korea Posted on April 9, 2017August 25, 2026 The Hahoe Mask Museum has masks from many Thailand, the Philippines, the South Pacific as well as Asia and North America adorn its walls and display cases. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Why Families Love the Daegu Arboretum: How to Make the Most of Your Visit Posted on April 9, 2017September 4, 2026 Daegu Arboretum leads the country as the first eco-friendly park built on a former landfill. City officials transformed nearly a square mile of waste into a thriving green space. Today, the park features more than 1,000 varieties of trees, wildflowers, cacti, and medicinal herbs. Visitors can stroll past bonsai, ponds,… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Hiking the Tombs at Daegaya Museum in Goryeong Posted on April 7, 2017September 4, 2026 I woke up in the morning with the sun already high in the sky. One of the first warm days signalling spring was on the way made it impossible for me to stay inside. It’s strawberry season in Goryeong, which is the capital of the former Daegaya Dynasty. It’s also home to the Daegaya Museum and Burial Tombs and a fantastic day trip to combine my love of history while enjoying the warm day and blue skies. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Asian Foods Adventure: Unveiling My Most Loved Dishes Posted on April 5, 2017September 4, 2026 I loved almost everything I ate while traveling, especially the street foods and most definitely the street food in Thailand and Cambodia– where we almost always pulled up a plastic chair to a plastic table just a few feet from the curb. 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
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
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