Affordable Asia

7 Days in Daegu on a Shoestring: South Korea's Affordable Cultural Hub

As I stepped off the train at Dongdaegu Station, the crisp spring air carried the scent of cherry blossoms and street food—an intoxicating welcome to South Korea's fourth-largest city. While Seoul and Busan often steal the spotlight, Daegu offers an...

Temple Hopping on a Budget: 5-Day Kyoto and Nara Itinerary Under $50/Day

When my husband's medical conference in Tokyo wrapped up last fall, I seized the opportunity to extend our Japan trip with a solo adventure to Kyoto and Nara. As a former museum curator with an art history background, I've always...