Travel Contests: April 22nd, 2020 – South Korea, NYC, Bali, & more
Note: I realize that right now is not a good time to be traveling. However, as long as there are still contests available, I will continue to share them. …
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Travel Contests: April 15th, 2020 – Portugal, South Korea, Las Vegas, & more
Note: I realize that right now is not a good time to be traveling. However, as long as there are still contests available, I will continue to share them. …
Travel Contests: October 24, 2018 – Galapagos, Oktoberfest, South Korea, & more
Here are your travel contests for this week. You can win trips to the Galapagos Islands; Peru; Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany; Los Angeles, California; Patagonia, Chile; the Adirondacks, New …
Travel Contests: June 20, 2018 – Seoul, the Caribbean, San Francisco, & more
Here are your travel contests for this week. You can win trips to Seoul, South Korea; Jamaica or Turks & Caicos; New York City; Paris, France; San Francisco, California; …
A trip to South Korea & Japan – Introduction
In September-October 2016, I traveled to South Korea for the first time. On my way, I also decided to visit Japan for a few days. My flights were mostly …
Japan Airlines JAL Business Class Boeing 787-800 Seoul Gimpo GMP to Tokyo Haneda HND review
The first leg of my journey back home was a flight from Seoul to Tokyo. I flew on Japan Airlines in Business Class on a Boeing 787-800 from Seoul …
Air Lounge Hue Seoul Gimpo GMP review
Prior to my flight from Seoul to Tokyo, the second lounge I visited was the Air Lounge Hue Seoul Gimpo. Like the KAL Lounge Seoul Gimpo, the Air Lounge Hue Seoul …
KAL Lounge Seoul Gimpo GMP review
With my time in South Korea complete, it was time to head back home. I had managed to get myself a nice long layover in Tokyo so I could …
Hiking in Seoraksan National Park – Heundeulbawi Rock, Gyejoam Grotto, & Ulsanbawi Rock
September 14, 2017 Art & Architecture, Asia, Culture, Hiking & Outdoors, History, Seoraksan National Park, South Korea, Travel Guides 2 Comments
My final hike in Seoraksan National Park was to Heundeulbawi Rock, Gyejoam Grotto, & Ulsanbawi Rock. The trail to these landmarks is just past Sinheungsa Temple & its giant …
Hiking in Seoraksan National Park – Biryong, Yukdam, & Towangseong Falls
September 12, 2017 Asia, Culture, Hiking & Outdoors, Seoraksan National Park, South Korea, Travel Guides 2 Comments
On my 2nd day in Seoraksan National Park, I did two hikes. The first was to Yukdam Falls, then Biryong Falls, then finally to the Towangseong Falls overlook. The …
Hiking in Seoraksan National Park – Cable Car & Gwongeumseong Fortress
September 8, 2017 Art & Architecture, Asia, Culture, Hiking & Outdoors, History, Seoraksan National Park, South Korea, Travel Guides No Comments
I arrived back at the main entrance to Seoraksan National Park around 3pm. My hike to Biseondae and back had taken up most of the day. In the morning, …
Staying & eating near the entrance of Seoraksan National Park in Sokcho, South Korea – Goodstay Smile Resort & Guesthouse
September 3, 2017 Asia, Culture, Food, Food & Drink, Hiking & Outdoors, Product Reviews, Seoraksan National Park, South Korea, Travel Guides No Comments
I could have stayed in central Sokcho for my visit to go hiking in Seoraksan National Park, but instead I decided to stay as close as possible to the …
Busan to Sokcho, South Korea by bus
August 28, 2017 Asia, Busan, Product Reviews, Seoraksan National Park, South Korea, Travel Guides 16 Comments
Sokcho, South Korea is the gateway to the beautiful Seoraksan National Park. Every fall, hundreds of thousands of people flock to Seoraksan to see the leaves changing colors. I …
A day trip from Busan to Gyeongju, South Korea
August 25, 2017 Art & Architecture, Asia, Busan, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Favorite Stories & Experiences, Gyeongju, Hiking & Outdoors, History, South Korea, Travel Guides 3 Comments
Gyeongju, South Korea, is a major city in world history, yet comparatively few people are aware of its rich background. During the time of the Silla Dynasty, which lasted …
The best craft beer in Busan, South Korea
Busan is South Korea’s second largest city. While not as massive as Seoul, Busan still has a vibrant modern edge to it. There are several great breweries & places …