DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES 6 Restaurants and Cafes in Daegu Locals Actually Love Posted on March 1, 2016August 29, 2026 I really had no idea we would eat (or drink) out as much as we do. We wanted to live downtown, so we could walk out the door into the mix and that’s exactly what we did for the first 8 months we were here. We still eat out a lot, its good and cheap and now that its just the two of us, its pretty easy too. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Daegu Breweries You’ll Love: Best Beer, Cocktails, and Late-Night Vibes Posted on February 24, 2016September 3, 2026 The last time we were here all you could get was OB, Cass, Hite and bottled Budweiser, Heineken or Corona. All that changed in April 2014, when the government loosened restrictions that had prohibited microbreweries from operating because they couldn’t match mandated quotas. Now there’s a real trend to microbreweries… Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES The Ultimate Guide to Western Comfort Food in Busan Posted on January 30, 2016July 24, 2026 Busan has great food. Every now and then I crave something that’s really savory like a thick and juicy hamburger that is not smothered in a sweet sauce. I want something I didn’t cook myself, have to guess what it is, comes on a stick or was alive two minutes ago. There are restaurants that serve French, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Spanish Tapas and of course Korean BBQ– a little something from every corner of the globe. Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Nolaebang in Korea Posted on January 25, 2016November 16, 2025 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. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Weekend Trips in Asia: Quick Getaways from Daegu, South Korea Posted on January 5, 2016August 22, 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
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES What Makes German Etiquette So Unique: Lessons from Our First Day Posted on December 18, 2015July 25, 2026 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. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Everything You Need to Know About a Dinner Cruise in Tokyo Posted on October 29, 2015August 22, 2026 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. Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Why Peking Duck at Quanjude Is the Best Way to End a Trip to China Posted on September 9, 2015May 3, 2026 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. Read more