Asia

Seoul is the vibrant and exciting capital of South Korea, which I called home for 3 years. But frustratingly, a lot of the articles covering things to do in Seoul …

Known for its use of fresh herbs and spices, Korean cuisine is famous for fiery dishes like kimchi, tteokboki, and yang yeom tong-dak (Korean fried chicken). Heat is an essential …

Have you ever heard of or seen blue tea, perhaps on TikTok? If you haven’t, then you’re in for a treat— blue matcha is a one-of-a-kind, vibrantly-colored tea that comes …

Valentine’s Day traditions just seem to get more popular every year. It’s the time of year where we’re given the opportunity to express our love and appreciation for the friends …

Incheon Airport, also known as Seoul-Incheon International Airport, is the largest airport in South Korea. It consistently ranks as one of the best in the world, and if you’re reading …

Koreans absolutely love snacks. When I taught in South Korea, all my elementary students lived for the late morning milk & snack break, usually opting for chips of some kind. …

If you find yourself with an extra day on Jeju Island, Udo Island is the place to go. If you haven’t heard of it, Udo is an island 15 minutes …

Over the last 10 years, I’ve watched as the US has long been a dominant force in the global craft chocolate scene, and as the power it holds in chocolate has …

For Koreans, spending a long weekend in Busan is a popular getaway, especially from Seoul. It’s got the beach & ocean vistas, abundant seafood, and the most famous living village …

When people start doing research for their trip to Seoul, often they tell me they were immediately struck by just how big it is. Places can be far apart, so …