In September 2024, we were joined by my mom and C’s family in the United Kingdom for a two week road trip. We met my mom in London, England…
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Family UK Road Trip: Edinburgh and Scottish Highlands
Together with my mom, we rendezvoused with C’s family in Edinburgh and then headed to the Scottish Highlands on the first leg of our road trip…
Family UK Road Trip: Isle of Skye, Scotland
The highlight of our two week roadtrip in the United Kingdom was Scotland’s Isle of Skye…
Family UK Road Trip: Glasgow, Scotland
After C’s family returned to Korea, we continued onward to Glasgow, Scotland, with my mom to wrap up the final days of our two week family road trip in the United Kingdom…
Yakushima: Communing with the Giants
Yakushima’s semi-tropical forests, white sandy beaches, lazy monkeys, and memorable sunsets calmed our minds and renewed our spirits! The Yakusugi Old Forest is a UNESCO World Heritage site…
Steamy Kirishima Kinkowan National Park in Kyushu
Our final stop during our 17 day winter roadtrip in Kyushu, Japan. The highlight of this steamy landscape was Shankara Lodge…
A Day of Solitude on Muui Island
Muui Island (무의도 "Mu-ee-do") is just across the bay from Incheon airport, but totally immune from Seoul's urban vibe. This tiny rustic island is a terrific place for a day of rest or exercise, with beaches, hiking trails and incredible sunset views.
Off the Beaten Path Day Trip from Seoul: Ganghwa and Seokmo Islands
There are a series of little islands just west of Gimpo that offer fresh air, calm natural beauty, naval history and UNESCO world heritage dolmens. Ganghwa Do and its satellite islands are definitely off-the-beaten tourist path, but accessible via bus, car, and ferry from Seoul or Gimpo.
Yucatan Road Trip: Playa del Carmen
Our 10 day Yucatan road trip officially started in Playa del Carmen, where we had the opportunity to live like a local. In this post, we detail some of the more local, off-the-beaten path spots in PDC, Mexico - and share car rental logistics in Mexico…
Yucatan Road Trip: Taak Bi Ha Cenote Stop
First stop on our 10 day Yucatan road trip was a cool dip in Taak Bi Ha underground cenote, near Tulum…
Yucatan Road Trip: Valladolid
Valladolid is a colorful but sleepy little town west of the Mayan Riviera and our home base for several nights while we explored surrounding sites. We came here for the food, but fell in love with the slow pace, night market, funky art shops, and street carts…
Yucatan Road Trip: Coba and Chichen Itza
On our 10 day Yucatan road trip, we made two separate day trips from Valladolid. The first was to Coba, where we were schooled in ancient Mayan shaman medicinal practices and then we explored Chichen Itza, one the of most famous and well-preserved city-state ruins in the Yucatan…
Yucatan Road Trip: Izamal (the Yellow City)
Another stop on our 10 day Yucatan Mexico road trip was to the Izamal, the yellow city. This cheerful little town is the home of Kinich, one of Mexico’s TOP restaurants for Mayan cuisine (cochinita pibil anyone?)…
Yucatan Road Trip: Merida, Capital of Yucatan
Merida is the capital of Yucatan and full of surprises! Lots here to steal our hearts, including the Korean Immigration Museum, Luis de Galvez Market, and the free art exhibit at City Hall…
Yucatan Road Trip: The Beaches of Holbox
Holbox was our island and beach destination of choice on our 10 day Yucatan road trip in Mexico. It is still a work in progress, so it’s a virgin destination for the intrepid traveler seeking bioluminescent marine life and whale sharks…
Yucatan Road Trip: Tulum
Tulum was the final destination in our 10-day Yucatan Peninsula road trip. It’s a town designed for Instagram, but we still found a few hidden gems…
Merida, Yucatan: Discovering Korean Connections
In 1905, over 1,000 Koreans immigrated to Merida, Mexico, to work the henequen fields. This is their story…
Roadtrip! Chasing Waterfalls Across Virginia
Do you love waterfalls? How about a week long road trip through southern Virginia? We spent 6 nights camping and hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway and in Washington and Jefferson National Forests. This post details our driving, camping, and hiking itinerary — centered around seven major waterfalls — to inspire your next Virginia road trip.
Korean Eden: Geoje Island and Oedo Garden Park
With dramatic seascapes, secret gardens, and pebble beaches, Geoje Island in Hallyeohaesang National Park is just 40 minutes west of Busan. Visit Oe Garden Park, Hakdong Pebble Beach and the cliffs at Heageumgang…
Salinas Grandes, Argentina: It's Not the Destination, It's the Journey
Salinas Grandes in Argentina is indeed worth the road trip, but not just for the dazzling destination. Argentina’s Route 52 is one of the highest roads in the world, with some of the most colorful landscapes…