October is one of the best times to visit New England, USA. The full colors of fall reveal themselves, especially in a forested state like Maine. The purpose of my trip was mostly to visit my host family, where I stayed as an exchange student in 2001. First catching up with my American sister Colleen,…
Itinerary In the summer of 2026 it was finally time for a road trip through Ireland. Taking 10 full days to explore the dramatic Atlantic coast, full with lush green scenery, steep cliffs and narrow roads. Here is my 10 day itinerary across the Wild Atlantic Way. Day 1: Arrival in Dublin and drive to…
The lovely city Porto is perfect for a weekend getaway. Most travelers say this place is more about the vibes than the sights and I wholeheartedly agree with that statement. Porto is based on the Douro river that flows into the Atlantic Ocean, with on both sides of the river a low side on the…
A journey to South Korea will probably start and finish in Seoul, the bustling capital of South Korea. Definitely spend a minimum of 4 days in Seoul to enjoy the different areas of the city. I split my time in Seoul with 2 days at the start and 2 days at the end, making it…
A trip to South Korea isn’t complete without a visit to Jeju island. Get off the mainland into this completely different place with scenic landscapes. Spend at least 3-4 days on Jeju to get to see the most popular areas. The weather is also unpredictable, therefore give yourself some flexibility with planning where to go…
Busan is the second largest city of South Korea. Totally different vibes than Seoul, but with its own unique sights. As we were coming from Jeonju, we couldn’t take the train to Busan, but arrived by bus. Which was a slight disappointment as the zombie movie “The train to Busan” was one of the few…
This little gem in the middle of South Korea cannot be missed. The show stopper of Jeonju is the Traditional Hanbok Village. Even though Jeonju is small and can easily be visited in one day, it was a highlight of my South Korea trip. Walk Eunhaeng-ro and simply enjoy the vibes. This is the main…
When you’re into nature, mountains and amazing views, Seoraksan National Park is a must visit when in South Korea. What to do at Seoraksan NP? Cable car Take the cable car and walk the short trail up to Bonghwadae peak. The cable car is ₩18.000 and is a popular attraction. The ride up cannot be…