Korea is full of beautiful and historical landmarks, but 경복궁 (Gyeongbokgung) will always be our favorite. We visit the palace at least once every season, in every kind of weather, any chance we get. We love the history, unique architecture and vibrant colors. In fact, it’s even the place my husband proposed. Needless to say … Continue reading
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Autumn Tea Party
After what felt like a long brutal summer, we are finally heading into autumn here in Korea and I’m so ready! I’m ready for colorful leaves, cozy sweaters and warm cups of tea. I love tea! In fact, whenever we travel I always make sure to bring back some of the local tea. Unfortunately, the … Continue reading
Pet Friendly Hotel in Seoul
This summer, on top of skyrocketing Covid cases, we were also hit with a horrible heat wave. One thing to know about Seoul is that summer heat is always coupled with a miserable amount of humidity. It’s wet and always feels 10 degrees hotter than it actually is. It was at this point in time … Continue reading
3 Must Visit Jeju Island Markets
This year, the hubby and I celebrated our 3 year wedding anniversary. Since we were unable to have a honeymoon, we decided that every year on our anniversary we would take a trip. The first year we went to Chiang Mai and the second we went to Bali. We were so excited for our next … Continue reading
Christmas Decoration Shopping in Korea
Christmas in Seoul is magical. Every year it seems like the city embraces the festive warmth of the season just a little bit more. The subway stations, streets and malls are all decked out in glittering lights, fully decorated trees and all sorts of grand displays. I think it’s safe to say that we could … Continue reading
How To: Hong Kong Disneyland 2020
Let’s be honest, the Coronavirus pandemic has left the world much changed. It’s crazy to think that I started 2020 in Hong Kong with my husband, mother and sister and actually rang in the new year at Hong Kong Disneyland. Then about a month later, borders started to close as COVID-19 swept the globe. People … Continue reading
Paju: 톡톡딸기랜드 & Heyri Art Village
Spring is a highly anticipated time of year here here in Korea. It’s a time for cherry blossom festivals, picnics with friends, outdoor concerts and all sorts of social gatherings. Obviously these things have all been canceled and it has left everyone in a bit of funk. Needless to say the coronavirus outbreak has seriously … Continue reading
Coronavirus: What’s Going on in South Korea
It seems like the coronavirus is taking the world by storm. As of this very moment, we have 4,335 confirmed cases of coronavirus here in South Korea, making it the largest outbreak outside of China. Although the first case was recorded back in mid-January, people weren’t as concerned until the numbers started to skyrocket last … Continue reading
ULTIMATE BALI GUIDE: Where To Stay + Bali Belly Tips
One of the best things about Bali’s high tourism rate is the variety of accommodation options and wide range of prices. From home-stays and hostels to private villas and 5-star resorts, there’s something to fit anyone’s travel budget. From our one week stay in Bali, it was easy to see why travelers opt to stay … Continue reading
ULTIMATE BALI FOOD GUIDE: Where to Eat + Free Breakfasts
Bali has a wide variety of food to indulge in. You get everything from traditional Indonesian and Balinese dishes to all sorts of fusion. While we typically try to stick to local cuisine when we travel, we found this to be a bit trickier in Bali. We had never traveled to a country with so … Continue reading