Korea really took me by surprise in so many different ways. The country has completely moved past its old reputation and has become this super modern, comfortable, and honestly amazing destination for travelers. The technology is next-level, the cities feel incredibly livable, and it’s clear Korea has put a lot into making tourism easy. But……
Planning my trip to Korea was honestly so exciting. Between Seoul’s cafe culture, the street food, the coastal cities, and all the little neighborhoods that feel straight out of a K-drama, I knew it was going to be a trip I’d never forget. But once I actually started building a Korea travel itinerary, I got…
South Korea was one of my favorite destinations in all of my travels last year! And honestly, I had zero intention of visiting at first. I thought it might be too expensive and it just seemed kind of out of the way, but after spotting a super cheap flight from Tokyo, I decided to end…
Mangwon ended up being one of the biggest surprises of my entire Seoul trip. This quiet residential neighborhood near the Han River, just a few stops from Hongdae, completely stole my heart… and I honestly think it will steal yours too. Unlike some of the more famous areas in the city, Mangwon hasn’t been totally…
I absolutely love historical places, and while the city of Seoul is incredible, what really took me by surprise is just how stunning the palaces around the city are. Seoul has made them so easily accessible to visitors, and they really encourage tourists to come, dress up in traditional hanbok, and fully immerse themselves in…
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a more aesthetic-looking library, and as someone who genuinely loves an afternoon spent reading in a cozy corner, I knew I had to make my way to the Insta-famous Starfield Library in Seoul. Over the past year or so, this place has absolutely exploded online, and my FYP did…
I’ve traveled to over 30 countries solo, and let me tell you… I’ve truly seen it all. From meeting my amazing partner in a hostel bar, to getting robbed in South America (character development, I guess), solo travel has been veryyyy all over the board. But because of that, I can confidently say I know…
Once I booked my flight to Seoul, I immediately started doing research on Korean beauty products to buy. And let me tell you… I was instantly overwhelmed. Thousands of TikToks, endless Olive Young haul videos, “holy grail” product lists, people arguing about what’s actually popular in Korea vs what Americans just made trendy… I genuinely…
One thing I’ll never get tired of in Asia is the markets. You visit the tiniest village and somehow there’s an auntie frying something incredible, selling clothes off a rack, or yelling prices at no one in particular. After spending a full year bouncing around Asia, I was so ready for Seoul and all the…
You literally won’t find a Seoul itinerary on the internet that doesn’t mention Myeongdong. It’s the most popular neighborhood. Right in the middle of the city, packed with shops, glowing signs, street food everywhere, and a busy energy. But when I started researching my trip, I kept seeing people absolutely dragging it online. Blogs, TikToks,…