Here comes another highly cultural itinerary for you. This time, I’ll be taking you outside of Bangkok to tour the ancient Ayutthaya temples. But don’t worry that it’ll get repetitive after a few because guess what, there are food recommendations…
From Bangkok to Kanchanaburi: A mesmerizing trip back in time
Only 3 hours away from Bangkok and packed with just as much history as any other place is Kanchanaburi. Although it’s not talked about nearly as much as Bangkok and Thailand’s past capitals like Sukhothai or Ayutthaya, I really think…
Gyeongbokgung Palace in a Hanbok: The Ultimate Guide
The Joseon Dynasty ruled the Korean Peninsula for over 500 years, with 27 generations of kings. It’s had so much influence on Korean culture, it has been featured countless times in popular media. Naturally, as the Joseon Dynasty’s main palace,…
Your Ultimate step-by-step Guide to Jjimjilbang: The Korean Spa
If you had to guess where most Koreans go to wind down on weekends, where would it be? No, it’s not some park or some beach… but a Jjimjilbang, the Korean spa! Mind you, for me, it’s up there among…
Seoul at Night: How to Make it Count in this Delightful City
If you’ve been following my South Korea social media posts and previous articles, you probably have some idea of how cool Seoul is. But honestly, it is even BETTER when the entire city is lit up after sunset. Below, I’ve…
25 Quality Thai phrases that will save your life
I bet you’ve quickly googled local phrases prior to a trip before, right? And the type of phrases you find are things like Hello, how are you, I’m fine, Thank you, You’re beautiful/handsome… The list goes on. But apart from…
Sukhothai Historical Park: A Comprehensive Travel Guide
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991 as the Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns, the city does not disappoint. If you are a lover of culture and history, don’t forget to go to Sukhothai Historical…
Where to Stay in Seoul: Your perfect guide to the city neighborhoods
Picture this… You’re finally visiting this amazing city for the first time. You’re very excited. You open up the browser to start looking for accommodations and you’re… stumped. Because it takes 25 minutes to get from Hongdae to Gyeongbokgung, and…
15 Wonderful Things to Do in Seoul: Live like a local
Okay… I admit that not every item on this list is something a local would do. But I swear on my love for Kimchi Jjigae (stew) that by the time you check off all or most of this list, you…
Things to do in Bangkok: 15 Remarkable experiences you shouldn’t miss
Let’s start with the obvious. Bangkok is a BIG city. Even though we locals don’t think about it much, the size of our capital overwhelms us whenever it comes to mind! I can’t imagine having to choose even SOME of…
Thai Cuisine: Inside the world’s most popular food
At this point in time, I believe there is no doubt in anyone’s mind that Thai cuisine is one of the most well-known in the world. No matter where I go in the world, the first thing people tell me…
Wat Phra Si Sanphet: The Royal Temple of Ayutthaya
If you’re one of the slow travel enthusiasts who’d enjoy strolling around Wat Phra Kaew and learning about its history, I bet you’d love Wat Phra Si Sanphet as well. Once the royal temple of Ayutthaya and now a UNESCO…