HOTELS Trails and Tastes of Cinque Terre: Our Stay at Sostio a Levante Agriturismo Posted on October 25, 2025January 11, 2026 We had lunch in town and everything we ate was absolutely delicious.There are no museums or tourist attractions per se along the Cinque Terra. Just restaurants, some family owned shops, B&Bs and the hiking trails and the ocean and I hope that never changes. The drive back to the station a few days later was far less adventurous. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES What You Need to Know: Tips for Hiking the Cinque Terra From Monterosso to Vernazza Posted on June 1, 2024April 22, 2026 Our hike from Monterosso to Vernazza promised an adventure, yet it was tougher than any of us anticipated. A pinch of research would have clued us in, but we skipped that step. Similarly, we overlooked the weather forecast, adding another layer of unpredictability to our journey. “What could go wrong?” Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Top 6 Hiking Trails in Daegu to Unleash your Inner Explorer Posted on January 29, 2022February 19, 2026 I love having Apsan Mountain. But there are so many hiking trails in Daegu at my doorstep. And many of the mountains are less than 2 hours away. Layer up people, hat, gloves, warm socks~~ none of these Korean mountains are FLAT!! You might find yourself strapping that jacket on your… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES I Want to Walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain Posted on March 18, 2019December 20, 2025 I’m not a religious person. And people who know me would be surprised that from time to time, I even pray. It’s not because I believe God exists. But because I don’t know for sure, He doesn’t. I do, however, consider myself a spiritual person. I’m always trying to find… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES The Best Hiking Trails are in Daegu South Korea Posted on April 15, 2017April 20, 2026 You’ll climb, you’ll pant heavily, sweat, and curse your way through some of the most beautiful scenery, temples, and vistas you’ll ever see. And you’ll find humility on the side. Eighty-year-old men pass you by with their hands behind their backs. But you’ll be rewarded because Daegu, South Korea, has… Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES The Truth About the Seokguram Hike: More Sweat Than Serenity Posted on September 1, 2015February 25, 2026 I expected serenity on the 4km climb from Bulguksa to Seokguram. Instead, fog erased the views, steep drops tested our nerves, and the line to see the Buddha stretched over an hour. Was the hike worth it? Here’s the honest truth no brochure mentions. Read more