Eastern Asia

Seoul is a vibrant city located in South Korea, one of the most developed Asian countries. I made my first visit to the city in 2010 and ever since my first visit, I have... keep reading →

There are many wonderful places to visit in Asia. None can compare to the exotic, hstorical and Tradional places in South Korea. If, you are searching for the best places to... keep reading →

Is the earth heating up? Does the recent volcanic activity in Asia cause you concern? Read on the geologically active volcanic region in the world and learn a few facts. keep reading →

The ups and downs of the expat lifestyle in the People's Republic of China. keep reading →

Geisha actually means ‘Gei’ which is arts and ‘sha’ which means ‘doer’. The straight translation in English is a performing artist. Geiko is also a name used... keep reading →

To communicate well in Taiwanese it is necessary to learn how to use colorful expressions and idioms. This hub is a sampling of daily adjectives, verbs, expressions, and... keep reading →

Did you know that Hong Kong is actually a tropical island? If you are planning a visit, here are 10 things you may enjoy, including the beach and the famous feng shui tour. keep reading →

As soon as I set foot in Sagano's bamboo forest, I knew I would write about it. I'm certainly not the first, nor will I be the last, but I must, because it's are true sight... keep reading →

A day out to the demilitarized zone (DMZ) between South Korea and North Korea was one of the most interesting day trips I've ever taken. Like most tourists, I joined a bus... keep reading →

Rumors and stereotypes abound about the island nation of Japan. To cut through all the misinformation out there, here are a 5 tips for that initial social contact I have... keep reading →