Asia

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 …

Even if you only have a few days to explore Jeju, or maybe just a weekend from Seoul or Busan, there’s no reason you can’t make the most of it. …

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 …

I’ll never forget my first taste of fresh cacao, sour and floral and so much sweeter than I had anticipated. I was so surprised at the bitterness that leaked out …

Ever since ruby chocolate was revealed at a Shanghai trade show in 2017, the ever-wandering eye of the public has been curious about pink chocolate. China’s not exactly known as …

This two weeks in South Korea itinerary is based on my three years living in Korea, discovering the country’s beautiful places and the people who live there. Since I left, …

Seoul has a little something for everyone, whether you’re a history buff, a foodie, or a lifelong lover of K-pop. The city is one of the biggest in the world, …

Malaysian Borneo is an absolutely stunning place. I can’t speak to any of the rest of the island, as I’ve never been, but I was floored by the island’s natural …

“Just because nobody’s told you you could, doesn’t mean you can’t.” -Samuel Maruta, Co-Founder of Marou Chocolate January 2021 note: I’ve just gotten word that Sam has passed away. He’ll …