For someone who loves coffee, enjoying a cup of specialty coffee during a trip is a small but delightful pleasure. So on that day, I set out to visit a cafe I had found online while traveling in Yeosu. After walking more than 20,000 steps, I was exhausted, and a good cup of coffee felt…… Continue reading A Coffee Tour Without Coffee
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Serendipity and Connection: My Unplanned Journey Through Crete
In 2013, I embarked on a spontaneous trip to Crete with minimal preparation. After attending a tourism conference, I had a brief opportunity to explore the island. I expected to spend most of my time resting at the hotel, as I had no clear itinerary. Hoping to get travel tips during the flight, I was…… Continue reading Serendipity and Connection: My Unplanned Journey Through Crete
Reconnecting Across Time and Borders: A Journey Back to Kaffa, Ethiopia
Fourteen years ago, I was a PhD student researching Ethiopian coffee tourism. My work took me to Kaffa, the birthplace of Arabica coffee, where I conducted fieldwork and immersed myself in the region’s rich coffee culture. During that time, I met an American Peace Corps volunteer, Chuck, and together we visited Ethiopia’s oldest coffee tree,…… Continue reading Reconnecting Across Time and Borders: A Journey Back to Kaffa, Ethiopia
Ethiopia: The Birthplace of Coffee and Its Connection to Korea
Ethiopia, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a landlocked country in East Africa with a population of around 110 million, making it the second-most populous nation on the continent after Nigeria. It shares borders with Eritrea, Djibouti, Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, and Somalia. Despite its geographic location, direct flights connect Incheon Airport in…… Continue reading Ethiopia: The Birthplace of Coffee and Its Connection to Korea
[Book] Exciting News: My Korean Book is Now Live on Amazon Kindle!
I’m overjoyed to announce the release of my Korean essay, 설레는 게 커피라서 (Because Coffee Excites Me)! This book captures my personal journey of transforming from a complete coffee novice into an expert while traveling across three continents. It’s a story of passion, exploration, and transformation that I’m thrilled to share with you. This book is not…… Continue reading [Book] Exciting News: My Korean Book is Now Live on Amazon Kindle!
Ethiopia: A Country with Many Names for Coffee
In the same way that the icy world has various terms for snow, and the desert world has countless words for sand, Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee, has many names for this beloved beverage. Across Ethiopia, the names for coffee reflect its deep cultural importance and regional variations: – Buna: The most common name for…… Continue reading Ethiopia: A Country with Many Names for Coffee
Thank You for Visiting Coffee Odysseys
I’d like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has visited my Coffee Odysseys blog. A special thanks to those who subscribed on the very first day—it truly means a lot! It’s amazing to see readers from around the world engaging with my content. This is my first attempt at running an English blog…… Continue reading Thank You for Visiting Coffee Odysseys
