Sometimes when traveling, you come across a place that forces you to ponder on your own existence, on the legacy you leave behind and...

As I recommended in a previous post about traveling like a local, sometimes planning and research are unnecessary. You can still have a...

There are a lot of ways to experience Korean culture, traditions, and daily activities. If you’re new to town, lack Korean language...

19.6km of medium difficulty terrain The largest temple in Asia A small extinct volcano Many restaurants to snack or dine in near various...

Another high rise hotel vacation? Yuk! Perfectly designed hotel rooms with right angles and sharp corners? No thanks! An elevator, a...

After visiting Jeju island four different times with different groups of people, I feel like I have a pretty good grasp of various “Must...

Traveling doesn’t have to be expensive! In fact, you can find FREE things to do, especially if you’re traveling with other easy-going...

“The academic world usually classifies a nation as a multicultural society, if its percentage of foreigners is in excess of 5 percent. By...

I’ve lived in Daejeon, South Korea since 2008, and boy things have changed! The construction industry in this country is downright...

What do you get when a hockey player/strength trainer marries a yogi/dancer/occasional strength trainer? Not a hiker!!! Both my husband...

-Igloo, Lighthouse, Houseboat, Yurt, Cabin, Windmill house, Treehouse, Tent, Hut, Tiny house, Tipi, Cave, Farm stay, Castle, Barn,...

Bamboo plants produce 35% more oxygen than other trees Bamboo grows insanely fast – up to four feet a day, full height in a matter of...

Question: Which one of Jeju’s surrounding islands is the largest? -Not Marado, it’s the most southern point of Korea, with only 90...

Autumn – the year’s last, loveliest smile” by William Cullen Bryant. Living in a city of over 1.5 million and growing, may be a bit...

What do you fear? Is it death? snakes? flying? loosing loved ones? ketchup (I have a friend, it’s real!) For me, it’s cockroaches and...

With summertime on the horizon and the temperatures slowly getting outside of our comfort zone, let me recommend a FREE indoor venue...

Some of my fondest adventures in Korea came from pre-planned, pre-paid group trips, offered by various companies via Meetup.com or...

Julius Ceasar (or so the Internet tells me) once said: “Experience is the teacher of all things.” I bet he couldn’t fathom the likes of...

A great day trip from Daejeon, South Korea (with a car) with less than 2 hours drive lies the beautiful and serene Yongchu Valley 용추계곡....

UPDATED IN MARCH OF 2021 At last! We can turn off our ondols (heated floors), unbutton those blazers, crack the windows and feel the wind...