DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Hahoe World Mask Museum in Andong, South Korea Posted on April 9, 2017November 15, 2025 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, 2017November 15, 2025 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 Daegaya Museum in Goryeong Posted on April 7, 2017November 15, 2025 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, 2017November 15, 2025 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, 2017November 15, 2025 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, 2017November 15, 2025 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
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Jindo Sea Parting Festival 2025: How to Walk the Miracle Sea Road Posted on March 19, 2017January 1, 2026 The “road” is less than 200 feet wide and 1.7 miles long and will recede exposing a land bridge. You’ll have 90 minutes to make the journey there and back before you’ll be swept away by the returning tide. Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival: How to See Korea’s Most Beautiful Spring Blooms Posted on March 1, 2017November 16, 2025 Hundreds of trees offer shade from the afternoon sun, forming a canopy overhead. Unfortunately, the flowers hadn’t matured and there were just as many– if not more– buds on the perennial trees when we visited. When the flower petals fall and dance along the gentle spring breeze, the atmosphere gets magical to stroll under the full-bloom trees and the whole place takes on a fairy tale like atmosphere. Read more