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…
Slow Travel: Ultimate Guide & Debunking Misconceptions
SLOW travel? That doesn’t sound fun or profitable… Who is it for, anyway? Before I answer that question with what you’re not ready to hear, I’ll tell you a story about slow traveling. If you can get through even the…
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 Costa Rica
To wrap up the Costa Rica blog series, I’m providing a concise rundown of the 15 absolutely fabulous things to do in Costa Rica. Trust me when I say none of these you’d want to miss. And we haven’t even…
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…
Ferry Paquera: The Ultimate How-To Guide
On the surface level, taking the Ferry Paquera sounds pretty simple. Just buy a ticket and board the ferry, right? It’s actually a little more complicated once you get there. First, you have the ferry terminal location, Puntarenas. It is…
Driving in Costa Rica: What to know before you go
Are you planning a trip to Costa Rica? Did it surprise you how much time it’s going to take to get around this tiny country by bus? Are you hesitant about whether or not you should rent a car and…
