Where we stayed, how we got there.

One night at Four Seasons Seoul in a Club King Room booked through Amex FHR for $962. The room, the buffet, the lounge, and whether it's worth it.

Two nights at Grand Hyatt Seoul during Chuseok. Honest review of the room, The Gallery dining, breakfast buffet, and whether Amex FHR benefits held up.

First time flying Starlux business class, Taipei to Seattle. From the Galactic Lounge to the boba at 35,000 feet and what to order differently next time.

One night at Gyeongwonjae by Walker Hill, Songdo. Korea's first Hanok 5-star hotel. Booked $220, upgraded to a suite. Perfect stop before flying home.

W Taipei hotel review: the room, Yen Chinese restaurant, Woo Bar cocktails, and whether Amex FHR or Marriott Platinum gives better value.

New Year's Eve in Taipei. Beef noodle with 20,000 reviews, Michelin gua bao, boba at its origin, and the best crispy pork at Ningxia Night Market.

First day in Taipei: landed in a thunderstorm, took the airport MRT, ate local xiaolongbao, then tried Din Tai Fung and Raohe Street Night Market in the rain.

Full day at Gwangjang Market Seoul: bought hanbok, tried mayak gimbap, World Championship coffee, and ended with naengmyeon for dinner.

First day back in Seoul: Korean hair salon with no-tip culture, GOTO Mall underground shopping, Han River bike rental, and Banpo Bridge lights at night.

Second stay at Signiel Seoul in the only Hanok Premier Room in the hotel. The highest Korean-style room in South Korea, not bookable on any third-party site.

New Seattle to Incheon route on Hawaiian Airlines Leihoku Suite. Great seat, honeymoon configuration, but the Korean food menu needs work. What to order.

First visit to Alaska Lounge at Seattle Airport on a Hawaiian Airlines business class ticket. Spacious, great Asian food selection, and a real barista.