Best of

Korean Beauty Secrets: 10 Must-Try Products

Jan 18 2015

Have you ever noticed how so many Koreans have flawless skin? I’ve been surrounded by this ever since I moved to Asia and I’ve been dying to know the secret. Seriously, they look as if they’ve been blessed by unicorns.

On my recent trip to South Korea, I couldn’t wait to stock up on the best beauty products. Korea is way ahead of the rest of the world in the cosmetics industry. They aren’t afraid to try new things – from snail guts to placenta – and the payoff shows.

Dec 30 2014

I love the universality of New Year’s. Regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity, almost everyone in the world joins in celebration of a new year.

In Spain, they eat grapes with each chime of the clock during the 10-second countdown to midnight. In Greece, people hang an onion on their door to symbolize rebirth for the New Year. In Denmark, it is custom to throw dishes on a neighbor’s doorstep as a message of friendship and prosperity.

And in a great many countries, New Year’s Eve is celebrated with beautiful displays of fireworks, extravagant parties, music, and dancing. These are 10 of the most fantastic New Year’s celebrations from around the world.

Dec 12 2014

Did you know that Sapporo hosts one of the largest snow and ice festivals in the world? If you’re planning your bucket list by season, the Sapporo Snow Festival is it for winter.

The Sapporo Snow Festival (Sapporo Yuki Matsuri) is held for 7 days every February in Hokkaido’s capital city. Over 2 million people come to see these jaw-dropping sculptures that line the main avenue in the heart of the city.

Nov 22 2014

Kyoto is home to over 2,000 beautiful temples and shrines, so it may seem overwhelming when first planning your itinerary. If you only have a day or two, you may need to narrow down your list to the must-see sites. In my opinion, these are the top 5 temples that you will not want to miss.

Tag - Best Of

Korean Beauty Secrets: 10 Must-Try Products

Best Places to Celebrate New Year’s

Sapporo Snow Festival

Best Temples in Kyoto