Tag: road trips

Stories and practical tips from driving across states, coastlines, and countryside roads. This tag includes scenic routes, rest-stop wisdom, playlists, packing notes, and the small discoveries that make road trips memorable. Ideal for travelers who enjoy freedom, flexibility, and long stretches of open highway.

DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES

The Ultimate Guide to Wine Tasting on the Prosecco Road

Posted on October 19, 2018September 11, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters

Sparkling wines are delicious. And I’ve tasted them in wine regions all around the world. I’ve had them in beautiful places like Napa, New York, France, Italy and Germany. But few offer the stunning natural landscapes and level of hospitality like the Prosecco Wine Road

CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES

Jindo Sea Parting Festival 2025: How to Walk the Miracle Sea Road

Posted on March 19, 2017November 5, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters

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.

DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES

Apsan Mountain, cable car, cafe, Korean food

Weekend Trips in Asia: Quick Getaways from Daegu, South Korea

Posted on January 5, 2016August 22, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters

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.

DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES

Stacey, black and white scrf, Boseong, Tea Fields

What You Need to Know Before Visiting Korea’s Tea Fields & Museum in Boseong

Posted on December 27, 2015August 22, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters

We stumbled upon the Korea’s Tea Museum after seeing a sign at the turnoff to our intended destination–the Boseong Tea Plantation. Happy accidents like this make travel unpredictable and sometimes ends up being the highlight of the day. We walked into the museum not knowing what to expect. We didn’t know if the exhibits would have English translations or if we’d spend a few walking around looking at pretty pictures.

DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES

Boseong Tea Plantation: Why It’s Korea’s Most Famous Tea Farm

Posted on December 27, 2015August 22, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters

There aren’t any rides at this theme park, and you’ll enjoy it on your own speed. The only thrill you’ll receive is the thrill of accomplishment after climbing to the top of the mountain and enjoying the view of the entire plantation. But there are a lot of exhibits on the calming and medicinal uses of green tea and plenty of spots to enjoy the scenery on a beautiful day.