Stories of a couch potato
Welcome to one of my favourite days on earth. But forgive me, the details are incredibly fuzzy because all of this happened almost a year ago. I’ll be honest — if it weren’t for the famous floating torii, I would’ve never considered going to Hiroshima. But I had a sightseeing checklist (despite this, I did … Read More
If you’re getting sick of Seoul, take a day trip to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. Suwon is an hour away by subway, south of all the hustle and bustle. A good part of Suwon has stable public wifi—which I discovered by getting on the bus at the wrong stop. I got off the subway at Suwon … Read More
Yes, we went to Prince Edward County again. The county (PEC) is known for its assortment of wineries, beaches, and good restaurants. This time there were also zero regrets with the exception of one—we couldn’t find any ice wine to buy. Warning: I am not a certified foodie. The Miller House We had the best … Read More
Some people say that it’s the people you meet who will make or break your trip. It’s more or less true when I think of my short stay in Busan. A beautiful port city in the south, Busan has a rich history and culture that feels all too different from the coldness of Seoul. While … Read More
People say that the most important thing about food is the freshness of the ingredients. This past weekend I did something I never thought to do – buy local-grown ingredients from the farmer’s market. As a twenty-something who frequently eats month-old lettuce, buying fresh food is almost unthinkable. We decided to get pork chops at … Read More