Potato's Travel Diary

Korean Cooking Class with O'ngo Food Communications Today we take an inside look at a unique activity offered in Insadong, Seoul. Try you hand at traditional korean cooking in a cooking class led by professional chefs with O'ngo Food Communications. The classes offered are perfect for beginners, but are still very fun for those who know their way around a kitchen. Each day of the week offers a different menu item to be prepared in class. The day we visited the class was making Jeyuk-bokkeum with Geotjeori & Poktan Gyeranjjim (Spicy Pork Barbeque, with Sesame Salad, and Volcano Steamed Egg).  Before the class, students can accompany O'ngo on a trip to the local market to buy the fresh ingredients used in the class. This offers a deeper look into how the best food is sourced to maximize freshness and taste! Back in the kitchen classroom, each student or student pair is supplied their own work station, apron, equipment, ingredients, and reci...

10 Top Places In The World To Go Scuba Diving Last time we took a look at some of the best places in the world to enjoy up in the sky, this time were looking at some of the best places to explore below the depths! There are many people out there who would much rather spend their free time either on or in the water, and there are plenty of incredible places to do just that. Love to interact with wildlife, explore shipwrecks, and witness all of the vibrant sea life and colors? Read below as we show you the 10 Top Places In The World To Go Scuba Diving - let's dive in! 1. Jardines de la Reina, Cuba Source: Getty Otherwise known as the Gardens of The Queen, with pristine reef conditions this destination is hugely popular for diving alongside saltwater crocodiles, as well as guaranteed shark sightings! Not for the faint of heart, this spot is sure to impress even the most experienced divers. For more information on booking and prices visit LiveAboard! https:...

Top 10 Places In The World To Go Skydiving Are you looking for your next thrill? Going skydiving is the closest thing you can get to actually being able to fly. Have your adrenaline pumping as you jump from a plane and soar thousands of feet suspended in air. Not much compares to the feeling you get while gliding through clouds, or the stunning view you get on top of the world (literally). Here are 10 of the most incredibly stunning places (not in any order) to go skydiving all over the world, take a look! 1. Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland Source: Viator With vast landscapes containing some of Europe's tallest mountains, jump into the beauty the Switzerland has to offer, and watch waterfalls, gorges and glaciers come into view directly below your feet from 14,000 ft in the air. Skydive Lauterbrunnen has amazing reviews from past guests and offers multiple jump experiences to their clients - check them out! http://www.skydive-lauterbrunnen.com/  | $461.00 USD ...

FOOD FEATURE This popular southern dish holds a special place in America's hearts nationwide. Most commonly served as a breakfast item, you can find this hearty meal served in almost every home-style diner/restaurant, even outside of the southern areas of the US!  We are talking about the American version of biscuits, small baked goods with a soft, crumbly interior, similar to a European scone. Known as a comfort food, this dish is made up of soft, flaky biscuits, covered in either a sawmill, or meat based white gravy. It is simple but delicious and highly effective in filling stomachs and warming hearts. Sawmill gravy is made with cornmeal, bacon drippings, milk and seasonings. Meat based gravy's are made using drippings from pork sausage, white flour, milk and often bits of sausage, bacon, beef or other meat. While both gravy's are relatively similar in taste profile, they each have their own specific consistencies. Pair with a hearty side of bre...

Source: Klook < Nanta Show Tickets Seoul > While in Korea, take the opportunity to see the longest running show in Korean history - NANTA. Since the show began in 1997, it has wow'ed its viewers with it's delightful art form of non-verbal and physical theatre.  The show feature acrobatics, comedy, magic and miming! As well as the display of traditional Korean samulnori  music. Samulnori is a genre of percussion instruments where samul means "four objects" and nori means to "play". Nanta uses their kitchen utensils and equipment to create unique music throughout the show. Source: Klook Follow three chefs as they hastily try to finish the food prep for a large wedding banquet when their manager decides to throw his inexperienced and useless  nephew in to assist them. What could go wrong? This show is a perfect opportunity for foreigners to witness live theatre in Seoul because the show is non-verbal so there is no...

Do you like both sweet and savory foods? Try an authentic Korean dish called Japchae ( 잡채)! Made with stir-fried glass noodles and vegetables, this will be sure to send your taste buds through the roof. Japchae made its first appearance in Korean cuisine as a royal dish back in the 17th century for King Gwanghaegun's palace banquet. He enjoyed it so much that it became a staple item in royal court cuisine. These days it is a popular dish to be served on special occasions, holidays and even at large events. Two of the most common events Japchae is served at is "dol" first birthday celebration, and "hwangap" sixtieth birthday celebration. i can't believe it is almost time to leave! The most common way of preparing Japchae is by using "dangmyeon", a variety of transparent cellophane noodles made of sweet potato starch. These noodles are then topped with an assortment of vegetables like carrots, mushrooms, sinach, onion, peppers and garlic...

< Calligraphy Class Experience in Seoul > If you are looking for a fun and creative thing to do in Seoul, try booking a Calligraphy Class! Let your mind relax and your creative juices flow while learning the beautiful art of calligraphy.  With many different types of classes to choose from, you can practice different brush strokes, design folding paper fans, create your own Korean name, or even design your own artistic scroll. There are a variety of classes available all over Seoul, and they are offered in multiple languages as well! Create the perfect souvenir of your time in Seoul and make memories (and artwork!) that will last a lifetime. Check out some of these amazing classes below ~ Write "Your Name" in Korean Calligraphy -  HERE Source: Kim - Airbnb Traditional Calligraphy Workshop - HERE Source: Junho - Airbnb Calligraphy & Stone Stamp Making at Hanok - HERE Source: Youngyeon - Airbnb Writing Korean Elegant Calli...

Almost anywhere you go in the world has it's very own recipes and dishes featuring chicken in some way, shape, or form. The US is no exception! One thing that can be said for the American cuisine is that is is made up of dishes that are based off of a lot of other cultures. All over the Us you can find Italian, Chinese, German, Japanese, Indian, Korean, British cuisines and many many more, but it we are also known for dishes or variations that originated in America! It can sometimes be difficult to find dishes that originated in the US. Because there is such a widespread culture in cuisine, even if something was created in America, is was likely curated from a dish that is similar to that in another part of the world. Here is a look at some of the chicken dishes that were created in America and are most popular! Chicken Pot Pie Although this dish can be traced back to its origins in Greece, where ingredients were places in an open pastry shell and baked, the Pot ...