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WELLNESS ON THE ROAD Why DeepSeek’s Rise Should Make U.S. Tech Nervous Posted on January 28, 2025August 15, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters China’s AI innovation is shaking up the tech world. With DeepSeek’s rapid rise, cost efficiency, and Rednote’s global appeal, these advancements highlight China’s increasing dominance in app and AI development. Can the U.S. maintain its technological edge, or will China’s fast, affordable approach redefine the future of AI? Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES How to Explore the World with GPSmyCity app – Free Starting December 16, 2024 Posted on December 14, 2024November 16, 2025 By Stacey A. Peters This post is sponsored and/or contains affiliate links, from which I earn a commission at no extra cost to the reader. I appreciate your support and know that all the views expressed are my own. I’m excited to introduce a new way to experience my travel content with the GPSmyCity… Read more
WELLNESS ON THE ROAD Journey By Mediavine Success Story: How It’s Shaping My Blog’s Growth Posted on December 1, 2024August 16, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters Curious about monetizing your blog? I’ll walk you through how I got started with Journey by Mediavine, a service designed for bloggers with 10,000+ views. Discover how this program helped me increase revenue while keeping my readers happy. Read more
HOTELS Travel Tips: How to Book a Cheaper Hotel Room Posted on November 24, 2024October 28, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters The price of hotel rooms, airfare, rental cars, etc is directly tied to the number of searches browsers perform. Although many people have varying opinions on this one, experts say if you search for rates in a private browser, you can trick the algorithms and save money. Read more
FOOD AND DRINK How Technology Transforms Food Photography and Culinary Travel Posted on October 8, 2024December 20, 2025 By Stacey A. Peters Food photography is evolving with technology, from smartphone cameras and AI editing apps to virtual cooking classes and 360-degree cameras. Capture stunning shots using natural light, experiment with angles, and enhance images with editing tools. Technology makes sharing culinary experiences more engaging, accessible, and visually appealing. Read more
TRAVEL MONEY & PLANNING Kakao Taxi App: Your Ultimate Guide to Stress-Free Ridesharing Posted on August 9, 2023December 23, 2025 By Stacey A. Peters If you live in Korea, you probably already know how essential the Kakao Taxi app is for getting around the busy streets. Since I recently shipped my car, I’ve been using Kakao Taxi more. I love how convenient it is to have door-to-door service. Who doesn’t like the flexibility and reduced anxiety of driving, parking, or looking for parking? Kakao Taxi is a must-have app besides Naver and Kakao Talk. Read more
TRAVEL MONEY & PLANNING Shinhan Debit Card: The Best Solution for Foreigners Posted on August 3, 2023December 23, 2025 By Stacey A. Peters Living in South Korea as a foreigner without a local debit card is possible, but it can be a challenging experience, especially if you prefer immersing yourself in the local culture. Without a Korean debit card, accessing basic necessities like shopping, transportation, cafe hopping, and other essential services can become a bit time consuming. While many businesses in South Korea accept cash and American credit cards, some may not. Read more
TRAVEL MONEY & PLANNING Top 6 Must Haves for Booking a Quality Budget Hotel Posted on June 30, 2023December 23, 2025 By Stacey A. Peters Budget Singapore Hotel: The Village Albert Court Hotel We don’t exclusively search for “budget” hotels, I look for a quality hotel at a certain price point. We’re all about smart spending, but I am not easy to please. The idea is to free up more of our budget to spend… Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Virtual Reality Travel: Embracing the New Normal Posted on July 29, 2020November 16, 2025 By Stacey A. Peters As a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world is seeing travel restrictions like never before. It doesn’t matter if you’ve got frequent flier miles. However, it doesn’t matter if your country’s passport allows you to travel seamlessly across the world. It doesn’t matter if your savings Is stacked up… Read more