Visiting this famous temple complex can be really overwhelming if you’re not sure what to expect before going! Use this little Angkor Wat guide to get a quick rundown on its history and layout. One of my favorite travel memories is visiting Angkor Wat (or should I say Angkor, as Angkor Wat is only one…
Here’s what it’s like hiking Daedunsan, famous for its stunning red suspension bridge when you can’t see in front of you! Even if you take the cable car up like we did, there’s still quite a bit of a trek to the peak. One of the reasons I didn’t want to live in Seoul when…
Filled with mountain ranges and beautiful scenery, one of the best things to do in Korea is to go hiking during the autumn season. Spanning three provinces in southern Korea, hiking Jirisan will allow you to hike a part of Korea’s largest mountain range. With Hallsan and Seoraksan, it’s also considered a legendary mountain in…
During my L.A. trip this past summer, I was left to my own devices for a day of exploring whatever I could get to off of the metro. Elissa recommended getting off at Hollywood/Vine and taking a walk through Hollywood Boulevard, and this being my first time in Los Angeles, of course I was gungho. In order…
Wondering exactly what to see in Kyoto? Don’t miss these ten spots! One weekend in May, my friend Lynsey and I got lucky with a 5 day weekend from our schools in Korea. So we decided to hop over to Kyoto and see all we could see. We had a total blast as it was…
No matter your religion (or lack thereof), you can’t argue it has had a big hand in shaping a lot of the world’s culture and society. Learning more about it can help strengthen your understanding of a specific country. In terms of Korea, a unique experience to learn more would be to participate in a temple stay program….