New Year’s Eve in Korea is action packed. Hotels host swanky soirées, restaurants lure in hungry diners with holiday specials, and the masses gather in the streets, unmoved by subzero temperatures, eager to share a final shot of soju with one another before the clock strikes midnight. But, contrary to what many think, there is …
When I was a young gal, I had an ungodly fear of sharks. Perhaps it was the animatronics at the Jaws ride at Universal Studios, or the threat constantly reiterated by the warning signs on the beaches of Destin, a beachside town in Florida where my family and I spent our summer vacations. So, it …
Once a hostel fanatic, I’ve found myself disliking them more and more as I get older. I’m no longer up for the late night partying I once enjoyed in my younger days, and I much more prefer a clean, comfortable and private space to grimy communal ones. Of course, because I travel frequently, I do …
Seoul, South Korea is slowly but surely becoming recognized as a favorite tourism destination among travelers for its diverse neighborhoods, mouth watering cuisine and exceptional shopping facilities. In addition, Seoul is constantly making efforts to better cater to the religious, dietary, and medical needs of its international visitors while signage in English, Japanese, and Chinese …
This past Saturday marked the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Korean War armistice that ended the hostilities between North and South Korea. Lasting from 1950-1953, the war that was catalyzed by conflicting negotiations over the reunification of post-World War II divisions resulted in over 2.8 million casualties, separated tens of thousands of families, …
Busan is South Korea’s second largest city and despite it being only 450 km from Seoul, it couldn’t be more different than the nation’s capital. My mom and I decided to take a trip down south back in May during Buddha’s Birthday, a national holiday here in Korea. We hopped the incredibly comfortable and efficient …