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,…
When I first arrived in Seoul, I had no idea how big the city actually was. I showed up with a long list of things I wanted to do, only to quickly realize that most of them were about a 45-minute train ride from each other. And when you have limited time in the city,…
I was lucky enough to have six full days in Seoul, and while I was planning out my itinerary, I decided to include a day trip to the DMZ. I mean, never in my life did I think I’d be able to get that close to North Korea. It wasn’t even remotely on my radar….
If I could live anywhere in Asia, Seoul would be high on my list. It’s an incredibly livable city with a lot going on. It’s full of museums, cafes, pop-up shops, and great food. It also feels very safe, which makes it an easy place to settle into. That said, Seoul isn’t a destination where…
Anytime I talk about Seoul, I typically go straight to the cafe scene. This city is known for its delicious pastries and coffee, but it also has a pretty great cocktail and wine scene. There are small little places with cool vibes, cozy seating, and some of the best speakeasies I’ve seen in Asia. Seoul…
Seoul has quickly become one of my favorite cities in Asia. If it wasn’t so far away, I’d probably be here way more often. Between the café scene, the late-night eats, and how good the food is everywhere, it honestly feels like every day in Seoul somehow revolves around food. When I first arrived in…
I absolutely fell in love with Seoul on my recent trip. Between the incredible cafes, cool shopping, and how different each neighborhood feels, I quickly realized this is not a small city. And I learned that lesson the hard way. I made the mistake of staying way too far out for my first three nights,…