I probably refer to my bucket list far too often in this blog, but I'm not exaggerating when I say visiting Italy probably took the top spot on the list. In fact, it was so prominent on the list that I had to divide it into several bullet points: make a wish at the Trevi…
Day 1, Part 2 National Museum of Korean Contemporary History The nice part about visiting the Blue House and Gyeongbokgung Palace is that you're in close proximity to many other tourist attractions, including the National Palace Museum of Korea, which displays thousands of royal relics from the Joseon Dynasty. Another fantastic museum that we got…
When traveling with a tour, be prepared for some very full days with very little down time. I think it's safe to say I did more on my first day in Seoul than I would do in a week's time back home: I did some jewelry shopping, went to the top of Seoul Tower, explored…
About a decade ago, a family friend recommended a Korean drama called "Winter Sonata," but she warned us that once we started watching it, we'd be hooked. She was right. Fifteen K-dramas later, I suddenly felt the urge to visit the country after seeing the beautiful landscape, bright city lights of Seoul, the unique food…
Continue reading ➞ Postcard 25.1: Incheon & Seoul, South Korea
Knowing that my European vacation was quickly coming to a close was quite depressing, I have to admit. I had spent a week in what could be summed up as quite possibly the most insightful and eye-opening experience of my life. From seeing Stonehenge in the UK to standing at the top of the Eiffel…
Our last full day in Paris started with a day trip to Versailles -- just outside of Paris -- to visit the Palace of Versailles and ended with a quiet evening wandering Montmartre. Palace of Versailles Built in the 1600s, the historic and monumental chateau was the center of royalty, starting as Louis XIII's hunting…
Continue reading ➞ Postcard 24.6: Palace of Versailles, France
Out of State • Out of Mind 