PLACES Your Perfect Day In Busan: A Guide To 8 Remarkable Experiences in Korea Posted on September 23, 2023December 11, 2024 Unforgettable day trip with stunning views, cultural immersion, charming beaches, and beautiful cafes in Busan, South Korea’s coastal city. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Perfume Chronicles: Crafting My Signature Scent in Singapore Posted on May 31, 2023May 21, 2024 Dive into the captivating world of perfume making in Singapore and witness the transformation of raw ingredients into your signature scent. Read more
PLACES The Best Shopping in Istanbul Turkey Posted on December 18, 2018October 31, 2024 Shopping for Turkish souvenirs in Istanbul, Turkey can be fun, cheap, historic, and delicious. Street vendors, shopping malls and centuries-old markets sell treasures that will remind you of your travels. Whether it’s something fun, edible or just pretty, shopping in Istanbul is an adventure you won’t soon forget. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Christmas Markets– German-Style Fun in America Posted on November 19, 2018November 20, 2024 Have you been to a German-styled Christmas Market in America? You should, it’s one of the things I miss most about living in Germany. The joyful spirit, brightly colored stalls, one-of-a-kind goods gifts and treats, has immigrated to the New World. Christmas Markets in are springing up all over America. Read more
PLACES How to Get Your VAT Refund in Turkey Posted on November 14, 2018June 9, 2024 Every year, Turkey’s tourists leave behind millions of dollars of VAT refunds. On the surface, the process seems simple. Bring your passport along on your shopping trip. Complete the necessary documents at the retailer. Track down the right folks at the airport when you leave. Go home with some extra… Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Buying Aromatherapy and Essential Oil Souvenirs in Turkey Posted on October 11, 2018July 19, 2024 There’s long standing history with aromatherapy and essential oils in Turkey– the practice of using extracted natural oils from the flowers, stems, leaves and roots of plants. Their ability to affect well-being can be both psychological and physical. Therefore, it makes perfect “scents” Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Travel Souvenirs: 9 Creative Ways to Document Your Travel Posted on July 11, 2017June 28, 2024 Some people collect shot glasses, others collect Starbucks mugs, t-shirts or spoons. I collect magnets and Christmas ornaments. I love that they are tiny and inexpensive. I get transported every time I go to the fridge and I love reminiscing during the holidays. Just look on the back to make sure it wasn’t made in Taiwan or China or you’re likely to see it again and again on your travels. Read more
LIFESTYLE Korea’s Retail Giant: Inside Hyundai Department Store Posted on January 27, 2016July 30, 2024 Even though shopping is terrible on-post, shopping in Daegu is pretty good. There are tons of local malls, underground shops, and traditional markets. Donga and Hyundai Department Store in Daegu are located downtown. Although I love the mall, the real value in Hyundai lies in its food stalls and restaurants…. Read more