• Spa Time, South Korean Style

    South Korean is known for their Jimjilbang or public bathhouses.  Since we had such a great time at the spa in Japan, we knew we had to do one in Korea too!  Plus, this was the last day of our trip and our legs and bodies were in desperate need…

  • Top Japan Trip Experiences

    Top Trip Experiences Mara Favorites: Ninja Restaurant Ninja Class Onsen 3D Light experience Shabu Shabu North Korea/DMZ Otters! Gear Show Korean Spa Universal Studios Japan Korean Sweet Class Harajuku Drum Game in the arcades Seoul Night Market & the dried strawberries Yuzu Honey Drink in Kyoto Least Favorite Things: All…

  • Stepping into North Korea

    I remembering hearing about the DMZ growing up and learning a long time ago that Americans were allowed to visit and even step into North Korea.  For years, I knew if I ever made it to Korea, this would be at the top of my list.  So when I planned…

  • Myeongdong Night Market

    One of our favorite things to do when we travel is visit night markets.   They are a great place to try different foods and drinks, to see what interesting things are for sale, and to people watch. We went to the Myeongdong night market our first full day in Seoul…