PLACES Yangnyeongsi Oriental Medicine Museum in Daegu Posted on April 19, 2017July 26, 2024 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
PLACES Daegu Arboretum–An Eco-friendly Reclaimed Landfill Posted on April 9, 2017May 19, 2024 Daegu Arboretum is the first of its kind. Its the first landfill project in the country to be reconstructed as an eco-friendly park. The park is almost a square mile and includes more than 1,000 varieties of trees, wildflowers, cacti, and medicinal herbs. In addition, there are bonsai, ponds, fountains, and… Read more
PLACES Hiking Gatbawi on Palgonsan Mountain Posted on February 9, 2017November 10, 2024 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
PLACES Beyond Seoul: Unveiling the Magic of Korea’s Small Towns Posted on February 1, 2017October 31, 2024 South Korea is much than its big cities –much more than Daegu, Busan or Seoul. And in my humble opinion, you may find the seat of power, the mighty infrastructure and the cogs of industry in the big city, but the soul of the country lies in the mountanous terrain of its much smaller cities, villages and towns. It’s in the celebrations, rice paddies, green tea terraces and traditional hanoks that we are lucky enough to experience firsthand. Read more
CULINARY TRAVEL The Ultimate Food Guide: Where to Eat in Daegu, South Korea Posted on January 21, 2017June 28, 2024 My Favorite Places to Eat and Drink in Daegu We aren’t limited to BBQ and traditional fare (with amusing names) in Daegu. You can get a really good bowl of pho and a great hamburger in the same neighborhood. Many restaurants have pictures you can point to, but a few have… Read more
CULINARY TRAVEL Date Night at Vino Suave Wine Bar Posted on November 8, 2016June 9, 2024 In a country where soju reigns supreme, the addition of a wine bar is a welcome sight to this “wino”. So tonight it’s date night at Vino Suave Wine Bar. That wine and chocolate were worth getting dressed after I had settled in for the evening. Read more
PLACES Getting Dirty at the Boryeong Mud Festival in South Korea Posted on July 24, 2016May 21, 2024 They come to wrestle, slide, swim and play in the mud. We watched people just sit in the mud with their plastic encased smart phones, they played soccer and sat for colored face and body painting. I went to see what the fuss was about and my son, bless his 19 year old heart, wanted to see a whole lot of girls in in muddy swimsuits… missions accomplished!! Read more
PLACES What I Learned from Living in South Korea for 6 Years Posted on July 20, 2016May 19, 2024 Living in South Korea for two years is a long time for an American ex-pat. What I Have Learned Living in South Korea could fill a book. It’s a little past our 1 year anniversary in Korea. Which means we have one more year to go. We have no idea… Read more