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West Jeju Tour

Jeju Island, South Korea Jeju’s west coast has a lot to offer but nothing tops its mesmerizing sunsets, colorful skies painted in pink, purple, and red. In addition to tropical sunsets, many beaches on the west side of Jeju allow you to soak your feet in clear waters, walk on soft white sand, and enjoyContinue reading “West Jeju Tour”

East Jeju Tour

Jeju Island, South Korea Welcome to Jeju, a paradise island in South Korea!It has been a month and a half since I moved down to this beautiful area and I have been loving every single second of it. Palm trees and island breeze everywhere, beaches as close as 10 minutes by car, cute cafes allContinue reading “East Jeju Tour”

Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

Recipe Prep time: 10 minsBaking time: 15 mins Yields 10-12 cookies Ingredients -1 cup peanut butter-3/4 cup flour of your choice-3 tbsp white sugar-0.5 banana-1 tsp baking soda-1 tsp cinnamon powder-2 tbsp rice syrup Alternative Ingredients-I used Gompyo flour from S.Korea-a very standard all purpose flour-but you can use any flour ideally pastry flour orContinue reading “Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies”

Vegan Lemon Pound Cake

Welcome bakers What a crazy day and age we live in! With the virus outbreak and the unbelievable pandemic going on, most of us are stuck at home, practicing self isolation. It is very unfortunate for those who were planning on many trips this time of the year-or all around the year if you areContinue reading “Vegan Lemon Pound Cake”

Skylight Rooftop Bar

Premier Havana, Nha Trang That time of the day when pink and purple colors the sky is the perfect time to be at the top of the city. With a cocktail and a good companion, you are all set for the best sunset view rooftop bar in the city. The beach, the city, the island,Continue reading “Skylight Rooftop Bar”

Hon Tam

Merperle Resort, Hon Tam Nha Trang When I think about South East Asia, I picture beautiful islands with turquoise water and soft sandy beaches. Hon Tam had all that and an amazing resort with a private beach and watersports to enjoy. If you are looking for affordable luxury on a private island, this should beContinue reading “Hon Tam”

Gallery Walk

Central, Hong Kong Behind the tall buildings and sparkly glass doors are the rustic streets of Hong Kong, tiny alleys filled with hidden galleries displaying local artists’ complicated minds through various forms of art. Many are familiar with Hollywood road in Central as the main street of art and culture, but there are more toContinue reading “Gallery Walk”

Haji Lane

Kampong Glam, Singapore Colorful art, people, and culture beamed through the crowded streets, showing off Singapore’s diversity in one frame. The combination of vibrant murals and exotic scents exuded a hint of excitement even before reaching the main street. Transportation Finding my way to Haji Lane wasn’t so difficult with Singapore’s budget friendly transportation system.Continue reading “Haji Lane”

Blue Lake & Desert

Bintan, Indonesia This jaw dropping photo is not photoshopped! Literally in the middle of nowhere, there is this beautiful blue lake and desert, far away from where the beaches and tourists are. After many bumpy dirt bike roads and confusing stops, this incredible view shocked me for a while. If you are in Bintan island,Continue reading “Blue Lake & Desert”

Canals of Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands Strolling through the canals of Amsterdam on one sunny day in May was a dream come true. I’ve envisioned walking around European cities for many years and finally I had a 12 hour transit in Amsterdam on my way back from Boston to Seoul. It was my very first European city and itContinue reading “Canals of Amsterdam”