DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Exploring Gwangju: How to Unveil its Uniquely Korean Personality Posted on September 2, 2023September 26, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters Embark on a journey to Gwangju, where tradition meets modernity in a captivating split personality. Discover the allure of this unique city. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Pace Popo Cafe in Suseong Posted on August 13, 2023October 5, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters Pace Popo brings modern cafe culture to Suseong with three spacious floors, colorful lighting, garden seating, and great food. Come for specialty coffee and jambon sandwiches. Stay for the peaceful courtyard and stylish interiors. I found plenty of comfortable corners, plus kid-free spaces upstairs when you want something quieter. Read more
FOOD AND DRINK Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Baraemi Vanessa Cafe in Miryang Posted on August 12, 2023December 23, 2025 By Stacey A. Peters A few weeks ago, we stumbled upon Baraemi Vanessa by accident, and it turned out to be a delightful surprise. The cafe exudes charm both inside and out, situated atop a hill in Miryang, encircled by majestic mountains, offering breathtaking scenery. Its garden boasts lush palm and fruit trees, a serene pool adorned with stepping stones, and a striking grand arch, creating an enchanting ambiance. Read more
FOOD AND DRINK Cafe Poseidon: Your New Dessert Hotspot in Waegwan Posted on July 30, 2023December 23, 2025 By Stacey A. Peters Cafe Poseidon & Stay Attention Camp Carroll residents, you’re in for a treat because there’s a fantastic new cafe just a stone’s throw away from your base. The Poseidon Cafe is a delightful three-story establishment situated near the Farmy Hills Country Club, right off the picturesque Maewon Reservoir in Waegwan…. Read more
FOOD AND DRINK Citrus, Matcha, and More: How to Pick the Best Korean Cafe Drinks Posted on July 1, 2023December 23, 2025 By Stacey A. Peters The cafe culture is more than enjoying Korean Cafe Drinks. It’s a vibrant aspect of Korean society, with cafes serving as social spaces where people can relax, meet friends, study, work, or even have a date. Korean cafes are known for their aesthetic appeal, offering stylish interiors and cozy seating arrangements. They also offer various beverages and snacks, including themed cafes. Korean cafes are also known for their exceptional customer service Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Best Food in Chiang Mai: 6 Restaurants and Dishes You’ll Love Posted on January 25, 2017September 4, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters Chiang Mai boasts some of the best food in Thailand. Food stalls, like the Lady with the Cowboy Hat’s pulled pork, are Internet sensations. Unfortunately, we don’t eat pork, so I can’t add my two cents except that it smelled delicious, and she was swamped with customers. The city is… Read more
HOTELS Soft Openings: Our Stay at Sanae’ Hotel Nimman in Chiang Mai Posted on December 26, 2016August 14, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters Located just off Nimmanhaemin Road, a sought after area of Chiang Mai, the Sanae is in the midst of a renovation and within walking distance to a ton of restaurants and shopping. The temples of Old Town are just a 10 minute ride away. There are ton of bars, restaurants, massage parlors and coffee shops up and down Nimman (abbreviated by the locals) Road. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES 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. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES 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. Read more