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…
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We went to Gyeongbokgung Palace on our first morning in Seoul. Gyeongbokgung Palace was built in 1395 and was the main royal palace for centuries. Unfortunately it burnt down in the 1590s and then was destroyed again in the 20th century by the Japanese. Some buildings were spared and the…
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Anyone that knows Beckett, knows that his favorite food is noodles. Specifically Japanese noodles like ramen and udon. So it was an absolute must that we take a noodle making class while in Japan! We took a class with Ramen Factory in Kyoto. The class was fantastic. They walked us…
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Gion is the traditional geisha district and is what I picture as the quintessential historic Japanese area. Wooden buildings, paper lanterns, Shoji screen doors. It is so picturesque and charming and I wish we’d had more time to explore the tea houses, shops, temples, and shrines that are tucked into…
