DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES 10 Great Reasons to Visit Thailand During Any Time of the Year Posted on January 19, 2016November 15, 2025 Why I Fell in Love with Phuket, Bangkok, and Chiang Mai Thailand has captured my heart, and I am eagerly counting down the days until my return. I had a feeling I would love it, but I never anticipated just how deeply it would resonate with me. Despite all the… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Weekend Trips in Asia: Quick Getaways from Daegu, South Korea Posted on January 5, 2016July 31, 2026 My life had been thrown in a tailspin. We were moving 7,000 miles across the world from Fort Lee Virginia to Camp Henry in Daegu South Korea. We had to hire a realtor, find an apartment which took 3 months and get to all the Asian traveling we had imagined when we accepted this assignment. The year took us all over South Korea, Japan, China, Malaysia and Thailand and we’re just getting started. 2016 is going to be even better. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES What You Need to Know Before Visiting Korea’s Tea Fields & Museum in Boseong Posted on December 27, 2015July 31, 2026 We stumbled upon the Korea’s Tea Museum after seeing a sign at the turnoff to our intended destination–the Boseong Tea Plantation. Happy accidents like this make travel unpredictable and sometimes ends up being the highlight of the day. We walked into the museum not knowing what to expect. We didn’t know if the exhibits would have English translations or if we’d spend a few walking around looking at pretty pictures. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Boseong Tea Plantation: Why It’s Korea’s Most Famous Tea Farm Posted on December 27, 2015July 31, 2026 There aren’t any rides at this theme park, and you’ll enjoy it on your own speed. The only thrill you’ll receive is the thrill of accomplishment after climbing to the top of the mountain and enjoying the view of the entire plantation. But there are a lot of exhibits on the calming and medicinal uses of green tea and plenty of spots to enjoy the scenery on a beautiful day. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES What You Need to Know About Booking a Hotel Near Patong Beach Posted on December 18, 2015November 16, 2025 This post explores the lively energy of Patong Beach in Phuket, Thailand, where nightlife, street food, and beach life blend into nonstop fun. From LadyBoys and ping-pong shows along Bangla Road to relaxing at Fisherman’s Harbour Urban Resort, it captures the balance between adventure and comfort while offering honest insights for first-time visitors planning where to stay and explore. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Tips for Visiting the Big Buddha in Phuket Thailand Posted on December 15, 2015December 10, 2025 Building Phuket’s Big Buddha began about 10 years ago as a labor of love and will cost roughly 30 Million Baht ($850, 000) when it’s completed. Now, ten years later, it has become a revered monument by both locals and tourists. More than 1,000 people make the 6km trek up the mountain every day to see the huge Buddha that’s still under construction. It is taking so long because of its scope, as well as the fact that it is being funded by donations alone. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES My Top 10 Phuket Thailand for First Time Visitors Posted on December 14, 2015May 3, 2026 Snorkeling in Koh Phi Phi is a great place for the first time snorkeler. With its crystal waters and incredible scenery, a snorkeling trip in this part of Thailand allows you to gaze on strikingly beautiful corals and prismatic schools of fish. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES The Big Buddha at Phuket’s Wat Chalong Temple Posted on December 12, 2015November 15, 2025 The first time I caught sight of the Big Buddha through one of the marbled windows at Wat Chalong Temple, its sheer enormity left me in awe. Its imposing presence dominated the landscape, living up to its name in every aspect. Set against the serene backdrop of the temple, the… Read more