HOTELS Sunset Business Hotel: for Travelers Who Love Haeundae Beach Posted on February 10, 2016August 14, 2026 What can I say? I have good instincts. I found the Sunset Business Hotel on www.booking.com. It doesn’t include breakfast, something I usually look for, but it near restaurants, the Metro and the beach and the room looked nice. It’s near everything you’d need for the weekend and best of it all it costs $59 per night and came with free coffee and a view. 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
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Weekend Trips in Asia: Quick Getaways from Daegu, South Korea Posted on January 5, 2016July 31, 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
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD Magic in the Jar: Opening the Healing Powers of Kimchi Posted on January 2, 2016July 31, 2026 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. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES What You Need to Know Before Visiting Korea’s Tea Fields & Museum in Boseong Posted on December 27, 2015July 31, 2026 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. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Boseong Tea Plantation: Why It’s Korea’s Most Famous Tea Farm Posted on December 27, 2015July 31, 2026 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. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES How to Enjoy the Hand of Harmony Sunrise Ceremony in Pohang Posted on November 30, 2015May 14, 2026 Early morning road trip This morning, excitement filled the air as I woke up at 4:30 AM, ready for adventure. I quickly got ready, grabbing my camera gear and snacks. After setting my Korea-specific GPS, I hit the road, my favorite tunes setting the mood. My destination? Pohang’s annual Hand… 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