Chungmuro – this area under the Japanese colonial period had been part of the xxx district, and in the wake of the renaming efforts after World War II, decided to name it ‘Chungmu’ Road. For those familiar with Sino-Korean characters, the ‘Chungmu’ refers to ‘loyal’ and ‘war’, or ‘martial’, which was the name of the …
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Maybe it’s because I’ve lived in a few amazing cities (Philadelphia, NY, LA, HK, Singapore), but when I’m traveling, I’m blown away by natural beauty. Sri Lanka is one of those unmistakably awe-inspiring countries. Its lush, untouched lands have appropriately earned it Garden of Eden references. Why is it called Sri Pada/Adam’s peak? This 2,243 m (7,359 ft) mountain has …
I once sat in a Seaworld show (I never saw The Cove sorry) and smirked to myself at all the Chinese acrobats there were. The entire troupe was Asian. Even Cirque du Soleil shows I’ve seen have had solid Asian contingents. I supposed out of a billion people the odds for finding lithe aerodynamic performers …
Korea is decidedly a kid-friendly country. With the nation’s ‘mommy’ lobby affecting everything from the prices of apartments in top school districts, to affordable childcare, chances are that you’ll find Korea to be quite friendly for your family, too. Restaurants typically keep baby chairs and utensils for smaller hands in stock, while there is widespread …
This is a guide to the neighborhoods and different districts of Seoul, and where you might want to stay on your next trip. First, when you set out planning your trip to Seoul, you’ll be faced with the choice of either staying in a hotel, or in a homestay/Airbnb. Airbnb actually covers Seoul quite well, …
Outdoor Parks 228 Peace Park Located in Zhongzheng district, the 228 Peace Park is a (slightly off the beaten trail) park where kids can play for a few hours. It’s also located across the street from the Taipei Land Bank museum (think dinosaurs). Right across the street from 2 museums, this area is a great …
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Blessed with magnificent natural landscapes, unique culture, tasty food, and super friendly people, Vietnam has become a thriving tourist destination. A family excursion with children to Southeast Asia wouldn’t quite be complete without a trip to Vietnam. Ensure Entry Although traveling with children is never as easy as planning the trip, Vietnam does have tourist …
Hong Kong is a transient city I’ve moved to 3 times in the last decade. Originally a wandering expat, I grew to knew the neighborhoods like the back of my hand. Having language proficiency helped, but Hong Kong is also one of the most foreign friendly cities out there. Best Time To Visit Hong Kong …
Japan isolated itself as a nation under the Tokgawa shogunate from 1641-1853, for 200 years. Policy prohibited contact with most foreign countries, Japanese people were not allowed to leave, and strict rules applied to any foreign relations or trade. Nagasaki, which is now the capital of the southern Kyushu prefecture of Japan, was the only …
With 1.2-1.3 million visitors a year, Lotte World Aquarium in Seoul ranks as one of the top 5 aquariums in Asia by visitation. It’s not the only aquarium in Seoul but it’s our favorite and the newest. Home to Korea’s largest 25 meter wide tank, the aquarium boasts 650 species of 55,000 marine animals. Overall …
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