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Autumn in Jeju
Asia, city guides, South Korea, Travels

Discovering the Beautiful Island of Jeju in 5 Days

The picturesque island of Jeju, South Korea is a one-stop destination for the perfect post-pandemic holiday, especially if you choose to do a road trip. From white sandy beaches and turquoise waters to hikes for adventurous and casual tourists alike, Jeju makes for a relaxing getaway in any season. In autumn (early November during my visit), the weather is a mild 10-20 degrees Celsius – … Continue reading Discovering the Beautiful Island of Jeju in 5 Days

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Shinjuku crossing
Asia, city guides, Japan, Travels

A Quick First-Timer’s Guide to Tokyo (Part 1)

Tokyo is undoubtedly one of my favorite cities I’ve been to, and for many, it needs little introduction. Steeped in tradition yet at the forefront of modern technology, there’s an electric energy in the air that makes you feel like anything’s possible in the city. I’ve found the people to be incredibly kind and helpful, and the efficiency at which everything runs is jaw-dropping. It’s … Continue reading A Quick First-Timer’s Guide to Tokyo (Part 1)

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Europe, Poland, Travels

Krakow’s Wieliczka Salt Mine: Journey to the Center of the Earth (Almost)

With every step, we descended deeper underground, not quite sure of what we’d find at the end of this very long wooden staircase. After a long, overnight journey by coach from Budapest, we’d finally arrived in Krakow, and this was our first stop after depositing our luggage. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much until we were about 64m underground, less than halfway into the … Continue reading Krakow’s Wieliczka Salt Mine: Journey to the Center of the Earth (Almost)

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Hungarian Parliament Building
Europe, Hungary, Travels

Budapest, Hungary: Fresh Perspectives and Childlike Wonder

Dubbed the Pearl of the Danube, the Paris of the East, and even the Capital of Spas and Thermal Baths, Budapest, the wonderfully beautiful capital city of Hungary, certainly lives up to its nicknames. But if not for the friends I’d just made in France who wanted to travel around Central and Eastern Europe during our term break, I probably would have missed out on … Continue reading Budapest, Hungary: Fresh Perspectives and Childlike Wonder

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