CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival: How to See Korea’s Most Beautiful Spring Blooms Posted on March 1, 2017August 5, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters Hundreds of trees offer shade from the afternoon sun, forming a canopy overhead. Unfortunately, the flowers hadn’t matured and there were just as many– if not more– buds on the perennial trees when we visited. When the flower petals fall and dance along the gentle spring breeze, the atmosphere gets magical to stroll under the full-bloom trees and the whole place takes on a fairy tale like atmosphere. Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES 8 Intentional Travel Resolutions and How to Keep Them Posted on February 20, 2017November 16, 2025 By Stacey A. Peters How to make intentional travel resolutions that the travel addict in you will want to keep traveling all year long. Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Confessions of a Travel Addict: 26 Signs You’re One Too Posted on January 16, 2017October 15, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters You know you are addicted to travel when your 300 bottles of wine are sorted by country. Oh damn, I may have more addictions than I thought! Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES 8 Things That Made Our Couple’s Trip to Bangkok Great Posted on July 9, 2016September 29, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters I’m surprised I liked Bangkok as much as I did. We did not get a massage every day like we planned. And we ate at a couple more restaurants than we usually do in Thailand. The vibe is the ‘same same’ but different. I usually don’t enjoy the hustle and bustle of the big city. But Bangkok is different. First of all it’s in Thailand, one of my favorite Asian countries. Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Limousine Bus vs KTX Train: The Best Way to Get to Gimhae Airport Posted on February 18, 2016October 24, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters We love the price and flexibility of the train, but hate the transfers. This time we decided to take the bus– the limousine bus at the express terminal at Dondaegu Station here in Daegu. Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES The Ultimate Guide to Western Comfort Food in Busan Posted on January 30, 2016July 24, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters 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
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES What Makes German Etiquette So Unique: Lessons from Our First Day Posted on December 18, 2015October 12, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters Every country has its quirks, peculiarities, social etiquette that contributes to its overall culture. Some are reasonable, some from an outsider’s perspective, can seem odd. But it’s adopting these habits into daily life, even if only temporarily, that make living abroad fun, rewarding and unpredictable. Some, like eating pizza with a fork, is just eating like a local. Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Why Peking Duck at Quanjude Is the Best Way to End a Trip to China Posted on September 9, 2015October 12, 2026 By Stacey A. Peters This blog explores the iconic Peking Duck experience in Beijing, from the legendary Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant to the art of preparing and eating the dish. It reveals why cooking it at home is nearly impossible and shares the rich cultural tradition behind every crispy bite of this beloved Chinese delicacy. Read more