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As a Filipino American, I can say that Filipino food is delicious and well worth the calories you might consume while eating it. If you are traveling to the Philippines or looking to try some new foods, here are a few of my favorite Filipino dishes to eat! 1) Chicken Adobo Chicken Adobo is a staple in Filipino cuisine. It is a chicken dish with soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaves, and pepper corns. It is typical to use drumsticks. If you go to a Filipino restaurant, you will most

If you are going to Korea for the first time and need assistance in planning your trip, look no further. I'm here to help! Here are some things I wish I knew before going to Korea! 1) Download the Naver App. Regardless of what you are planning, the NAVER app is essential. Since Korea does not share its information with Google Maps, this is the only way that you will be able to get around or plan. It can share bus routes, driving directions, reviews, and it even tells you how

Jeju Island is an island off the coast of Korea, and it's known as the Hawaii of Korea for many reasons. It's full of beautiful beaches, waterfalls, mountains, dolhareubang (large stone statues), and the native Jeju dialect. There is so much to do and explore on this island. Here is an itinerary for a 2-day trip to Jeju Island! Where to Stay: I would recommend staying in Seowipo. It's a great location and central to all the places listed in this itinerary. We stayed at the Su

If there is a place in Korea that is worth visiting, it would be Gyeongju. It is popularized as the "museum without walls," and there is a reason for it! I'm going to take you through some great things to do and see as you explore Gyeongju! 1) Gyeongju National Park  Gyeongju National Park is the only historical national park in Korea. It holds Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto. It is known to be the place that has significant relics from the Silla Dynasty. 2) Bulguksa Te

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove One of the most popular cities in Japan is Kyoto. There is a real reason for this. It has beautiful hiking trails, a magnificent history, endless amounts of Shinto shrines, and great food markets for visitors to enjoy. If you are looking for the sites to see in Kyoto, you have come to the right place. FLY INTO OSAKA AND TAKE THE TRAIN For those who are unfamiliar, Kyoto does not have its own airport. The closest airport to Kyoto is the KIX (Kansai In

Do you ever go to a Korean restaurant and wonder what I'm eating? What is this called, and what should I be eating it with? Here is a guide to help you discover some amazing food that Korea has to offer, beyond just the basic BBQ items! Regular Meals Buldak Chicken - spicy chicken dish One of my favorite meals to try in Seoul was Buldak Chicken. It's so exciting to watch the waiter put the chicken on fire. This dish can cinlude different things such as cheese, rice cakes, etc

In the Summer of 2018, I visited the Philippines for the very first time. As a second-generation Filipino and a Mexican American, I've always had a curiosity to visit the land of my ancestors, the land where I could have grown up. Before leaving for my trip, I heard many stories from my friends and family about culture shock and how you can never experience anything like it. And boy, were they right. Upon arriving in the Philippines, I was nervous. I wanted to have this conne