Welcome to my first timer guides! Each month I’m sharing short, succinct posts for anyone who’s headed to a destination for the very first time. This round is all about London — a city that needs very little introduction. London Firsts First Thing to Know About London Book ahead as much as humanly possible. Tours,…
Around the same time as the sansuyu trees begin to bloom so do the apricot plum blossoms in Korea and signify the start of spring. Here’s a guide to visiting the prettiest area to see all the maehwa trees in their full glory at the Gwangyang Maehwa Festival. The same week as I went to…
Planning a trip to see the cherry blossoms in Korea? You’re in luck! This is one of my favorite times of year, so I have spent many, many early spring days in the country and have a nice, handy guide for you below. From mid-March to mid-April, while the air is still cool and most…
If you’re planning to visit various bookstores in London, boy do I have both good and bad news for you. The good news is that as a major hub for English publishing for centuries, this city is packed with unique bookstores and even the “franchises” have something special about them. The bad news? There are…
Okay guys, I’ve done a few itinerary guides now, but I haven’t done the most classic one of them all — a Korea itinerary for 7 days or one week. Just know, this isn’t my favorite length of time because it’s so fast. Minimum, I recommend spending 2 weeks in Korea and for the most complete trip,…
Here’s a fun little post on how to get that iconic aerial view of Deoksugung that everyone who visits Seoul seems to get! Deoksugung is one of the five grand palaces of Seoul built during the Joseon dynasty. It became an official royal residence when the others were burnt down during the Japanese invasions and until…