When a country has a museum and cooking classes dedicated to the history and art of Kimchi, you know that you are at a place that cherishes food. While there are many wonderful and interesting attractions in Seoul, a large part of the Korean experience is eating. Breakfast buffets (frequently complimentary at hotels), offer insight […]
Like to eat? Visit Seoul, Korea
When a country has a museum and cooking classes dedicated to the history and art of Kimchi, you know that you are at a place that cherishes food. While there are many wonderful and interesting attractions in Seoul, a large part of the Korean experience is eating. Breakfast buffets (frequently complimentary at hotels), offer insight […]
Seoul, Korea: Top Ten “FABs” and Select Hotels
It is not hard to understand why tourist arrivals in South Korea decreased to 1,233,640 in March from 1,252,080 in February of 2017. The downturn reflects a low-key marketing campaign – NOT the destination! Endorsed Destination Korea tourism offices from the UK to the USA are geared to providing brochures and maps… but little else. […]
Seoul, Korea: Top Ten “FABs” and select hotels
It is not hard to understand why tourist arrivals in South Korea decreased to 1,233,640 in March from 1,252,080 in February of 2017. The downturn reflects a low-key marketing campaign – NOT the destination! Endorsed Destination Korea tourism offices from the UK to the USA are geared to providing brochures and maps… but little else. […]
NYC 8 ½ = Wine + French Cuisine
Roughly speaking, there are 16,000-24,000 full-service restaurants, and almost 19,000 counter-service dining options in Manhattan – so it is never difficult to find a place to eat in this town. What does present a challenge is finding a restaurant that rates “delicious” the first time, and holds onto that designation the second and third time […]
The Digital Future of Work: Can the Past Predict the Future?
No one is certain about the future of work and the way individuals, educational systems, governance, economy safety nets, and technology will interact. It is unfortunate that governments cannot be proactive and eagerly embrace change, using the successes and failures as road maps for the future. In the absence of government, corporations and their resources […]
Air Canada: Please get me to Seoul, Korea
The digital future of work: Can the past predict the future?
No one is certain about the future of work and the way individuals, educational systems, governance, economy safety nets, and technology will interact. It is unfortunate that governments cannot be proactive and eagerly embrace change, using the successes and failures as road maps for the future. In the absence of government, corporations and their resources […]
Loire Valley: Wine makes it a go-to destination
Westcoast wild: British Columbia wines and seafood
Receiving an invitation to an event at the James Beard House for food/wine/spirits writers is better than receiving an invitation to the White House. Fabulous fantasies of gourmet dining, extraordinary wine selections and a professional wait staff fill the days until the actual event. Fête! The April 5, 2017 program at the James Beard House […]