Asia

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 my country holds in chocolate …

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 …

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 …

This incredible list of things to do in Korea— a bucket list, if you will— is compiled based on years of living in and traveling across South Korea. I used …

Korea’s certainly not the first place you think of visiting when you dream of rich, melty chocolate, but it should come to mind. I’ve lived and worked here for two-and-a-half …

I’m currently planning my fourth trip to Jeju Island, so I figured it was time to give this post an update! Even if you only have a few days to …

From my years as an expat in Korea, I have a rather unique perspective on where to stay in Busan and what to do when you get there. Most visitors …