Month: March 2025

Culture Experiences

A Unique Experience in Korea: Seokjojeon at Night

Seoul is home to five palaces and in recent years, each one has become home to unique tours and experiences for locals and visitors alike. Deoksugung is the smallest palace and it’s nighttime experience is likewise targeted towards small groups lending itself to be a private and much more intimate experience.

More importantly, though, it gives you the chance to take in tea or coffee on the terrace at night inside the palace itself. Spoiler alert: it does not disappoint.

Beyond Korea Japan

7 Things to Buy in Okinawa

While Tokyo is the crown jewel of travel to Japan, there’s plenty of places to travel outside the capital. And while we’ve enjoyed the sights and sounds of Osaka and Kyoto a few times, I finally had the chance to enjoy the warmer climates of Okinawa.
Of course, I did my research before my trip so that I’d have a list of places to go, food to eat, and things to buy. And, thanks to an abundance of time and a loose grasp of “traveling cheap”, I have a shortlist of things that everyone should buy in Okinawa.

Attractions Culture

Ansan Cherry Blossom Forest: A Hidden Gem in Seoul

Cherry blossom groves are a dime-a-dozen in Seoul, but finding just the right scenic spot to spend the first few days of spring is an art. Our personal favorites are the well curated lakeside walking paths of Seokchon Lake, the crowded festivities of Yeouido Park, and the neighborhood vibes of the Gyeongui Line park. And now we’d like to add the Ansan Cherry Blossom Forest to the list!

Cafés Food

Cafe Eero: Seoul’s Trendy Haechi Cafe

There’s something about mythical creatures from Asian cultures that has be obsessed. From Bali’s barong to Okinawa’s shisa, I have a small army of handcrafted creatures adorning my shelves at home. And while there are a lot of interesting mythical creatures in Korean folklore, the haechi has always been my favorite and that’s kind of why I feel this cafe was made for me.

Culture Events

5 Tips for Cherry Blossom Season in South Korea

Don’t let all the pretty photos on Instagram and videos on TikTok fool you, cherry blossom season in Korea is REALLY tricky. There are cherry blossoms everywhere, but finding the right place at the right time is difficult if not impossible depending on the season. That’s why we’ve put together 5 tips to make sure you make the most out of your trip to Korea.

Beyond Korea Food Japan

Everything I Ate in Okinawa

Whether I travel alone or with a companion, I always plan my itinerary in a very food centric way. In other words, I go where the food is. It is, in my humble opinion, the best way to take in the culture of any given place.
Recently I had the opportunity to spend a full day in Okinawa, a place rich in culture and I was determined to eat it all! So here’s everything I ate in a day in Osaka and why you should too.

Culture Events

Cherry Blossom Festivals in Korea

This year, Lunar New Year falls on February 10th with the holiday starting on February 9th and ending on the 12th. The entire country will be abuzz with the four-day weekend so expect longer lines and more crowds. But the tradeoff is all the amazing events worth to fill our days and nights!