Groups of tourists climbing a steep section of the Great Wall, with gray stone battlements snaking across a forested mountain ridge.

Great Wall of China Mutianyu Tour Review: Everything I Wish I Knew

Visiting the Great Wall was a highlight from my Beijing trip and a top bucket list moment I still think about. I was traveling China solo and wasn’t exactly sure how to go about visiting, since the Great Wall is located outside central Beijing — but I knew I couldn’t skip it. It turns out,…

United Airlines vegan meal - Vegetable and noodle dish, side salad, bread roll, vegan butter and orange

United Airlines Vegan Meal on International Flights (Review + Photos)

Does United Airlines provide vegan meals on international flights? Yes, they do! The international flights I’ve taken recently with United are: All meals were quite decent, including some of the best oatmeal I’ve had. What’s their recipe?! Keep reading to see my United Airlines vegan meals and food menu for United Airlines international flights (United…

People enjoying a leisurely walk on a tree-lined pathway at Seokchon Lake Park in Seoul, South Korea, with lush greenery on either side and a calm lake partially visible in the background

My Summer in Seoul Experiences + Tips (Worth it?)

Most of my visits to Seoul have been during the summer and warmer months, from May to August. I’m from northern California where the weather is mildly cool and I’ve traveled to southeast Asian countries dozens of times, where it’s summer all-year long. Much to say, I was SWEATING for most of my summer in…

Vegan Bulgogi with lettuce wraps and rice with strawberry smoothie and sides - Dajeon Cafe, top vegan restaurants in Busan

8 Best Vegan Restaurants in Busan to Try (Review + Photos)

While Busan isn’t as vegan-friendly as Seoul, there’s lots of good vegan restaurants in Busan plus vegan options at non-vegan spots. Most of the vegan food I ate during my three trips to Busan was vegan Korean food and were all really good. I also visited some bakeries and cafes. If you’re looking for vegan…

Kdramas filmed at the historic architecture of Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, draped in ivy, stands amidst lush greenery with well-manicured hedges and shaped trees, embodying the tranquil academic atmosphere of a summer day on campus

13 Kdramas Filmed at Yonsei University ( vs Choong Ang High School)

As a big kdrama fan, I knew I had to visit Yonsei University during my visit to Seoul. It’s a popular kdrama filming location for campus scenes like those in True Beauty and Extraordinary You. I’ve visited Yonsei University a few times now during summers and autumns, and it’s worth visiting in different seasons. Here’s…