Asia
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Top Six Best Apps for Booking Flights
Finding inexpensive airfare is an art form we all strive to “master.” Here are my six go-to apps that I use when booking a trip!
How to Spend a Long Layover in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur can serve as an amazing spot to transition for travel. See how to spend a 12 hour layover in this dynamic city!
15 things that surprised me while living in South Korea
I was bound for a culture shock moving from Florida USA to South Korea, but after living there for two years, these are 15 things that surprised me the most!
Intro to the 10 Step South Korean Skincare Routine
The South Korean 10 step skincare routine can be a little daunting, but after living there for two years, I picked up a few tricks.
Pack for Two Weeks in Europe (only a Carry-On!)
Packing anywhere is a hassle, but two weeks in Europe with only a carry on? Here’s everything you’d need to succeed!
A Weekend in Singapore: Travel Diary
Singapore has been a dream of mine for a very long time! I finally got the opportunity to visit this enchanting "City in a Garden." Unfortunately, my work schedule was only going to allow two and half days which seems like the ultimate stretch, but a lot can be...
Where to Stay in PyeongChang: Best Air BnB!
Every winter, I love to have a little cozy getaway the weekend before Christmas. This year, we decided to go on a ski trip with friends to Pyeongchang, South Korea. Our stay at CASA Intimdo Air BnB was a great choice for us & truly brought us to the Christmas...
Winter Sports in South Korea: Welli Hilli & Phoenix Park
I will start by saying I have moved around my entire life, but my family settled in South Florida. THEREFORE I AM NOT A WINTER PERSON. I tried to ski extremely unsuccessfully a few years back before I moved here. However, I have lived in a cold climate of South Korea...
How to Guide: Catch a perfect Sunrise in Bagan, Myanmar
If you've looked at a Lonely Planet cover in the past five years, you might recognize the iconic hot air balloons rising at sunrise over ancient temples. If you have no idea what I'm talking about: Yes, it is that gorgeous in person and yes, I am going to share what...
PARKROYAL Collection Pickering: Singapore’s Alternative Luxury Accommodation
Let’s explore the grounds, rooms & amenities of one of the most exciting hotels in Singapore! PARKROYAL Collection Pickering
Concert in Itaewon, Seoul (Khalid: American Teen Tour-Asia)
I went to my first concert in Seoul! When I heard Khalid was coming to South Korea, I booked tickets as soon as I could. I'm actually not a huge concert person, but I do love to go when I genuinely love the music and Khalid is one of my favorites! Buying tickets was...
Stop what you’re doing and go to LAOS
Laos is one of the most underrated countries I ever visited. This is why you must stop what you’re doing, read this, then book a trip there!
An Autumn Day in Everland
Everland is an amusement park near Seoul, South Korea and one of the most beautiful spots in the country for Autumn foliage.
48 hours in Jeju Island, South Korea
Did you know South Korea has an island? Jeju is a volcanic island located 454 km south of Seoul that was named one of UNESCO's new natural wonder's of the world in 2011. It was formed approximately 2 million years ago and has a humid, subtropical climate. I was only...
Blue Crystal Village 지중해마을 (Asan, South Korea)
As I hit the six month countdown on my life in South Korea, I'm trying to ensure I see everything I can! One thing on my list was the Blue Crystal Village, also known as Asan Mediterranean Village. It's a themed village of shops, restaurants and cafes in South Korea...
Boryeong Mud Festival 2018
So the Boryeong Mud Festival is an annual festival which occurs every year in mid-July about 200km south of Seoul. The mud in Boryeong is full of minerals, bentonites, and germaniums. The festival started in 1997 to promote cosmetic products mades from the mud. The...
El Nido, Philippines
Bruh. El Nido of Palawan, Philippines is hands down one of the most beautiful and serene places I have ever been to. If you are considering travel in Asia, perhaps to Thailand or somewhere similar, I would shift your attention towards the Philippines immediately for a...
Hong Kong Disneyland
The final Asian Disney park for me to visit was Hong Kong Disneyland & it did not disappoint. Honestly, Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong are all impressive in their own ways. The Hong Kong Disneyland castle is currently undergoing a HUGE transformation, but the...
Hong Kong in a Day
I may have a common theme of short little trips to these remarkable cities. Up next, I have Hong Kong. Let's jump right to a day in one of the most International cities on Earth: Morning: I cannot stress to you the importance of what I am about to say: wake up early...
Busan Gamcheon Culture Village-부산 감천문화마을
Busan Gamcheon Culture Village Busan is the second largest city in South Korea about 325 km southeast of Seoul. Along Came Some Facts: During the Korean War, refugees fled for safety to Busan, the only area of the peninsula that remained free from fighting. Quickly,...
Do’s & Do Not’s: Thailand (Phuket & Bangkok)
Thailand is one of the most alluring countries rich with culture and natural beauty. I have been back twice and I am still not even close to quenching my thirst for everything the country has to offer. However, because the country is so frequently visited by tourists,...
Taipei, Taiwan for Lunar New Year 2018
Helllllo everyone! So, we spent a weekend in Taipei, Taiwan for February 16-19 & Lunar New Year occurred on the 16th. Ideally, you'd like to get there the week before the actual day so that you can celebrate the festivities leading up to the day, but the weekend...
Taipei’s Addiction Aquatic Development 上引水產
I recently traveled to Taiwan for Lunar New Year celebrations & while I was there, I visited Taipei's Addiction Aquatic Development Center. So let me begin by saying that this place blew me out of the water. I was expecting some Taiwanese seafood market so,...
A Spring Day in Daegu
Daegu, South Korea is the fourth largest city located in the southeast region of the country. It has plenty to do with a population of over 2.5 million residents! I had been here once before last year & let me start by saying, I spent only ONE day of free time...
A Weekend in Siem Reap: Temples by bike & more
Siem Reap, Cambodia has been on my bucket list since the first day I saw a photo of Angkor Wat. I only had two days in Siem Reap so I had to make it count! In order to effectively see as much as I could the first day, we booked a bike tour from Viator. Honestly, one...
Jeonju Hanok Village-전주한옥마을
A perfect day trip in Korea is Jeonju, South Korea. There is so much history in the area (people first settled in the city over 10,000 years ago!) & it's filled with charm. The Hanok Village is filled with small exhibits of Korean rice wine, traditional...
A Kyoto Quick Trip!
I had 30 hours to see Kyoto, Japan. Thirty short hours. But this 30 hours just so happened to fall beautifully in the first week of Sakura bloom of Spring in late March. If you don't know about Sakura season, please listen. Sakura is also known as Cherry Blossoms...
My Must Do’s: Tokyo
I feel as though Japan is yet another one of those countries where you could spend years in, yet never see it all! I took my first trip to Tokyo in July and here are a few things I did that you shouldn't miss: #1 EAT-- you should obviously EAT. A lot of yummy Japanese...
Tokyo DisneyLand & DisneySea
Yes & I will repeat: "I'm one of those crazy Disney people." My goal is to visit all 12 Disney parks on Earth so I can't live in Asia and not visit the two in Tokyo, Japan. During my time I visited both Disneyland and Disneysea. I will say right now: With the...
Our Must Eats: Tokyo
Okay so I will start by saying: I am not a food blogger. However, I'm a hugeeeeeee fan of food. Tokyo is an amazing city to eat and explore in! My good friend Grace traveled to Japan after I did and brought back many, many recommendations, which this post would not...