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…
Are you planning a trip to Taiwan? Here is a full travel guide with all the information you need. Itinerary Transportation Where to stay ATM Useful tips SIM card Language Itinerary Are you visiting Taiwan for 2 weeks? Follow this itinerary to include all the best parts of the country and do a full round…
Let’s go to Japan again! This time to Okinawa, the Japanese tropical island group. As I was coming from Taiwan, I was in the “neighborhood” anyways. My interest in Okinawa comes from pop culture, as I know the islands from various anime series and the movie Karate Kid. For my 4 day trip in Okinawa…
Sun Moon Lake is the biggest lake in Taiwan, and together with Alishan National Forest one of the most visited tourist spots in Taiwan. The locals love to come here for a long weekend getaway. How to explore Sun Moon Lake When visiting Sun Moon Lake, renting a bike is the most popular option. The…
Alishan National Forest is one of the most visited areas in Taiwan. At an altitude of 2200 meters it’s about 10 degrees colder in temperature than the rest of Taiwan. Don’t forget to bring a sweater! Chiayi The starting point to Alishan is Chiayi, a medium-sized city where I spend the late afternoon and evening.…
Tainan is the oldest city and former capital of Taiwan. Settlers from China and Europe who came to Taiwan first arrived in Tainan. The Dutch have strong roots here as the VOC established a ruling and trading base. A one day visit to Tainan is perfect to visit all the main sights in the city.…