You’re having a great time already and a few of your friends ask you to go to Nolaebang with them. Sure, let’s go. Nolaebang is the Korean karaoke bar and they are just as common as the coffee shops and make-up stores found all over South Korea.
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Magic in the Jar: Opening the Healing Powers of Kimchi
Korea’s magical of kimchi: a flavorful fermented veggie that has countless medicinal properties, curing everything from broken legs to acne– stopping short of it being placed in IVs for cancer patients.
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How to Avoid Food Poisoning in Thailand
You also notice it’s sitting out on a long table, exposed and unprotected. You wonder exactly how long it’s been there, how many flies have landed on it and whether it will bring you more pain than pleasure. Don’t leave your common sense at home. If it doesn’t look, taste or smell right, don’t eat it. Just so you know, we never got sick and we ate everything, so go for it…
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What Makes German Etiquette So Unique: Lessons from Our First Day
Every country has its quirks, peculiarities, social etiquette that contributes to its overall culture. Some are reasonable, some from an outsider’s perspective, can seem odd. But it’s adopting these habits into daily life, even if only temporarily, that make living abroad fun, rewarding and unpredictable. Some, like eating pizza with a fork, is just eating like a local.
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Tteokguk Soup and the Korean New Year Festival
But after a few words and pointing to the intercom they understood my question. But they just kept saying tteokduk. Then one of them made an eating gesture, something about traditional and asked me to follow him. So I did.
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Everything You Need to Know About a Dinner Cruise in Tokyo
5 days exploring the quirky neighborhoods of Tokyo culminates on a sunset dinner cruise around Tokyo Bay with delicious food, awesome service and amenities, and a great picture window to see the Tokyo skyline.
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Cheongdo Persimmon Wine Tunnel: A Unique Taste of Korean Tradition
The Gam Wine Tunnel opened its doors in 2006 in Cheongdo and is the world’s FIRST persimmon wine cellar. Cheongdo is lined with bright orange persimmon trees and small family farms. The persimmon is dried, made into juice and wine. I love wine, but I think I prefer the dried fruit option the best.
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Why Peking Duck at Quanjude Is the Best Way to End a Trip to China
This blog explores the iconic Peking Duck experience in Beijing, from the legendary Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant to the art of preparing and eating the dish. It reveals why cooking it at home is nearly impossible and shares the rich cultural tradition behind every crispy bite of this beloved Chinese delicacy.