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…
Wondering how exactly to beat jet lag? I’m sharing all the tips I should follow with each trip below! Recently I had the chance to stay at the newly renovated Avani Museum Quarter Amsterdam and got to learn about their wellness initiatives from their new bedding to their exercise options both in room, in their…
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 it’s all about the gorgeous Bergen in Western Norway. Want access to this post ad-free AND my giant list of Bergen recommendations? Subscribe to my substack here. Bergen…
Need a good first timer’s Bergen itinerary? Don’t worry – this is the one I wrote up when my friend came to visit! I’ve been to Bergen, Norway quite a few times now, and my last trip was to cat sit for my friend for the whole month of June. As you might guess –…