Tag: travel
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What Makes Omakase a GOOD Omakase?
My love for omakase is well known amongst the people around me – I even wrote blogs about it before! It’s one of those things that make me happy to exist in this world. (Because 99% of things in the world make me want to jump in front of a train lol) But sometimes, even…
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How Non-Planners Plan to Not Plan to Not Let Plans Go Unaccording to Plan
I am a super non-planner. I don’t plan anything at all. Ever. I just go wherever the wind takes me and make decisions on the spot. My fiance, on the other hand, is a mega-planner. He plans his day-to-day tasks, buys plane tickets a year in advance, makes itineraries for trips, and most importantly, he…
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The Power of Flavor: How Culinary Diplomacy and Gastrodiplomacy Shape International Relations
Throughout my entire college career, no one ever guessed my major correctly. It makes sense that people think it’s in food or business, but I’m actually an International Commerce major! I chose this back in the day when I loved food so much and wanted to bring legitimate Korean food to America and American food…
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Unpopular Opinion: Michelin Star Foods Don’t Taste Good
Ok, I have a really unpopular opinion that Michelin star foods are not that great. This is just an opinion so please don’t hate 😢 My heart is too weak to handle backlash. Not that I’m well known enough to even receive any backlash… Anyway, I’ve been to a number of Michelin star restaurants, and…
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Exploring the Buzzing Cafe Culture in South Korea
You’ve heard of Korean cafes, and you might be wondering what the big deal is. What is the cafe culture in Korea like? South Korea’s cafe culture is a dynamic part of everyday life, deeply rooted in the country’s work habits and social customs. With long working hours being the norm, cafes provide a much-needed…
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Is Culinary School Worth it?
These days, many aspiring chefs and home cooks debate whether to enroll themselves in culinary school or to embark on a self-taught journey. While the allure of professional chef coats and the bustling kitchens of culinary schools can be enchanting, I personally think that culinary school may not be worth the investment. “Who do you…
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Famous Foods in Korea that You Probably Won’t Find in America
We all know the classic Korean foods that come up when you search up Korean food: Korean bbq, bibimbap, kimchi stew, spicy rice cakes, so on and so forth. You can find a gazillion resources on must-eat Korean foods when you visit Korea. But Korea has SO MUCH more to offer. Our culture is influenced…
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting to Eat Out in Korea
Eating out in Korea is a whole new experience in and of itself. If you are from America (like me), you are gonna have to adjust to completely new thing. Whether these new things are good or bad depends on your age group, who you’re eating with, and how you accept cultural differences. So if…