Today is my best friend’s 30th birthday. We have been best friends for 20 years now– (wow, that makes us sound old). Anyway, Banana (one of Deanna’s many nicknames) I’m sorry I couldn’t be there for your big 20-10. Because…
Seoul
We Arrive in Seoul & Mago Guest House The KTX train got us from Gyeongju to Seoul quickly and comfortably. When we got to the Seoul train station, the food court was a welcome sight. We then took the Metro…
Watch an American Boy Band Performing in Fukuoka, Japan
We forgot to post this video at the time, but we saw this American boy band performing in a shopping mall in Fukuoka, Japan. Maybe they haven’t quite hit it big back home (in Orange County, CA?) yet.
Gyeongju
Arriving in Gyeongju & Nahbi Guest House Our travel day to Gyeongju was first a 1-hour flight from Jeju Island to Busan, then a 1-hour bus ride from Busan to Gyeongju. Out the window of the plane, we got a…
Jeju Island, Part 2
Hallim Park Hallim Park has a little bit of everything Jeju. The park was established as a tropical garden in 1971 and has grown since to include stone and bonsai gardens, lotus gardens, flower gardens, two lava tube caves, and…
Jeju Island, Part 1
Arriving in Jeju Jeju Island is located off the southern coast of South Korea. It’s known as the “Hawaii of Korea” because of its volcanic formation and natural beauty. Jeju is the most popular honeymoon destination for Koreans. We caught…
Busan, Part 2
Haeundae Beach Haeundae Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Korea. In the summertime, it’s packed with people and umbrellas — but when we visited, the beach was nearly deserted even though it was 80 degrees outside. Sunny…
Watch: How Ramen is Made in Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo
We took this video a while back while visiting a ramen shop at Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, Japan.
Busan, Part 1
Ferry to Korea We took the JR Beetle ferry from Fukuoka, Japan to Busan, Korea. The boat is a hydrofoil so it “flies” out of the water on little stilts. It took about 3 hours to cross the Tsushima Strait.…
Fukuoka & Kagoshima
Arriving at Our Hotel – Sky Court Hakata We arrived at our hotel in Fukuoka to find that our room had a rather spooky view. Spooky View… Is it Drafty in Here? Fukuoka Ramen Fukuoka has a unique style of…