The first time I went to South Korea, I spent three weeks there, with two weeks in Seoul as a super-tourist and took beautiful side trips to Jeju Island and Busan in the south. Here’s everything I wish I knew before going to South Korea as a tourist. These are specifically Seoul travel tips, but…
If you’re planning a day trip to Busan, here’s the perfect One Day in Busan itinerary, including the top places to go in Busan, costs if any, how many hours to spend at each place, and how long it takes to get around. I’ve visited Busan a few times so far and consider myself a…
Here’s my ultimate guide to being a vegan in Philippines, including basic tips, how to order vegan food, language phrases, vegan and vegetarian restaurants to visit, and vegan Filipino dishes and vegan street food to try. I’ve been to the Philippines over 18 times now in the past decade, with the majority of it as…
Before you book your trip to Gyeongju, you’ll need to figure out where to stay in Gyeongju. There are main areas where visitors stay in Gyeongju, all different from one another. Choosing where to stay in Gyeongju will depend on how long your trip is and general interests for visiting. Keep reading to find the…
Each time I visited Jeju Island, I made sure to go to waterfalls. I went in the hot summers of Korea, and the Jeju waterfalls were a nice escape. Most of the waterfalls in Jeju Island are not free, but have a small entrance fee around $1.50 USD. Here are 5 Jeju waterfalls to visit…
I’ve been to Singapore eight times now. It’s my most visited country after the Philippines (18 times in the past decade!), and I’m sure I’ll be back soon enough. I first visited in 2015 when I did WWOOFing where I lived and worked on a farm in Singapore & non-profit community. Now, Singapore’s of my…