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Jerónimos Monastery, one of the top things to do in Belem in Lisbon

3 Top Things to Do in Belem in Lisbon, Portugal

Curious about the top things to do in Belem in Lisbon? Read on for why you should visit each of these 3 places and how to get between them.

Liberty Square in Taipei, one of the best places to visit with 2 days in Taipei

2 Days in Taipei: The 11 Best Things to Do in Taipei

While it’s a bit short, 2 days in Taipei is enough to get a taste of the city. Read on for a realistic itinerary of what you can see in that time.

Bukchon Hanok Village, one of the best free things to do in Seoul

26 Awesome Free Things to Do in Seoul

Planning a trip to South Korea? Try some of these awesome free things to do in Seoul, including some of Seoul’s most popular tourist sites.

Ulleungdo travel and a beautiful sunset

Ulleungdo Travel Guide: South Korea’s Little-Known Volcanic Island

This post is your introductory Ulleungdo travel guide, from how to get to Ulleungdo and how to get around to things to do on Ulleungdo.

Senso-ji Temple, one of the best things to do in Tokyo for first timers

11 Best Things to Do in Tokyo for First Timers

This is your guide to the best things to do in Tokyo for first timers, giving you a taste of what Tokyo and Japan are known for.

Gwanghwamun and haechi statue in Seoul

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10 Essential Things to Know Before Visiting South Korea

Traveling to Korea soon? Read this for 10 important things to know before visiting South Korea, including practical knowledge and tips.

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Coffee is the center of cafe culture in Korea

Cafe Culture in Korea: From Dabangs to Starbucks

Ever wonder why South Korea has so many cafes? Read on for a look into contemporary cafe culture in Korea and its roots in the dabangs of the 20th century.

Women in hanbok, traditional outfits sometimes worn during Seollal in Korea (or Korean Lunar New Year)

Seollal in Korea: Celebrating Korean Lunar New Year

Curious about Lunar New Year? Learn all about the traditions, foods, greetings, gifts, and more of Seollal in Korea, otherwise known as Korean Lunar New Year.

Gifts from my students for Pepero Day in South Korea

Pepero Day in South Korea: A Holiday for Your Sweet Tooth

Pepero Day in South Korea is a holiday falling on November 11th every year, involving the exchange of Pepero and other snacks.

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Tips for solo female travelers, like me

14 Helpful Tips for Solo Female Travelers

These are my tips for solo female travelers, learned though my own experiences, to help you feel more confident and less stressed while traveling alone.

Tips for staying in hostels - London King's Cross Station

Hostels 101: 9 Helpful Tips for Staying in Hostels

New to hostels? They can be great places to stay, but can seem daunting at first. Read on for some helpful tips for staying in hostels.

Gwanghwamun and haechi statue in Seoul

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10 Essential Things to Know Before Visiting South Korea

Traveling to Korea soon? Read this for 10 important things to know before visiting South Korea, including practical knowledge and tips.

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You can’t get much more Venice than this – a S

You can’t get much more Venice than this – a Spritz on canal-level at the Doge’s Palace.

Luckily for me, this table right by the window right by the canals was empty when I passed by. So of course I had to snatch it for lunch.

Have you ever tried an Aperol Spritz?

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📍- Ducale Caffè, Doge’s Palace, Venice, Italy

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Edinburgh is a beautiful and unique city. But one

Edinburgh is a beautiful and unique city. But one of the most distinctive things about it are the narrow alleyways that spider off from the main streets of the Old Town.

Collectively, these alleys are usually called closes.

However, there are several types of alley, including closes (end in private property and so are closed to the public), wynds (tend to be wider), and courts (lead to courtyards).

These closes help give Edinburgh its spooky atmosphere, and not just because they’re narrow and dark, even in the daytime.

The closes of Edinburgh have been the site of some of the city’s most bone-chilling stories and legends.

Some of the closes are supposedly haunted to this day.

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Tokyo is an amazing city with an almost overwhelmi

Tokyo is an amazing city with an almost overwhelming amount of things to do, especially for first timer visitors.

So how do you choose what to do on a trip to Tokyo? Here are a few of my suggestions:

🗼 Meiji Shrine: this Shinto shrine is in the middle of a forest in Tokyo. Once you enter the grounds, you won’t even know you’re in the world’s biggest metro area.

🗼 Tokyo Skytree: you can catch fantastic views of Tokyo from Skytree, up to 44 miles/70 km away. On a clear day, you can see Mt. Fuji.

🗼 Senso-ji Temple: this Buddhist temple is one of the most visited religious sites in the world. Its massive Kaminari-mon Gate and lantern are particularly iconic.

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I was amazed at how blue the water along the Côte

I was amazed at how blue the water along the Côte d'Azur was.

It's part of what makes the French Riviera so lovely.

📍- Promenade des Anglais, Nice, France

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The Mathematical Bridge in Cambridge, UK. Taking

The Mathematical Bridge in Cambridge, UK.

Taking a punt tour like the people in these boats is supposed to be a great (if expensive) way to see the city.

Do you like taking boat tours?

I personally love them because they're great for photos.

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Autumn is a lovely time to visit Bath in England.

Autumn is a lovely time to visit Bath in England.

About an hour and a half away from London by train, Bath is famous for its Roman bath, golden Georgian buildings, and being a home to Jane Austen and setting for some of her books.

Is Bath on your UK travel bucket list?

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Fall in South Korea is absolutely beautiful, espec

Fall in South Korea is absolutely beautiful, especially around Seoraksan, the country’s third highest mountain.

You can reach Seoraksan National Park in about 3-4 hours by car from Seoul.

Seoraksan offers famous hiking trails, a Buddhist temple, a cable car, waterfalls, and gorgeous fall scenery with trees of every color.

If you visit Korea in autumn, I can’t recommend getting outside the cities and visiting the mountains enough. You don’t even have to be a serious hiker to enjoy the fall scenery.

For more on things to do and see in Seoraksan National Park - link in bio

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Going to Prague soon? Check out this spot around P

Going to Prague soon? Check out this spot around Prague Castle with fantastic views of the city and fewer people.

Make sure to save this video so you can find this spot when you're actually in Prague!

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