Category: Stay & Roam

Photo: Brady Bellini / Unsplash If you are looking for a way to truly reset your mind, a templestay in Korea offers an experience that a luxury hotel simply cannot match. I remember a time when I was working in Seoul and felt completely drained by the city’s pace; I…

Photo: Stefan Szankowski / Unsplash I grew up in Seoul, where one of my favorite childhood memories was stopping by the neighborhood shop after school to see the latest snacks. Here’s the thing nobody tells you about a first trip to Seoul: where you sleep matters more than what’s on…

Korea Subway Guide and T-money Card: Easy Transit Tips for Travelers I grew up in Seoul and spent my childhood visiting neighborhood stores for snacks after school. Today I live in Maryland, where I run a licensed assisted living home. Navigating South Korea’s subway system is cheap, safe, and surprisingly…

Photo: foto DIAL / Unsplash Jeju Island Travel Guide for First-Timers: How to Plan Your Perfect Trip When I fly back to Korea alone, I usually book a US airline with one layover — it can be about half the price, and the stop is a chance to stretch my…

Photo: Chulho Choi / Unsplash Hanok Stay Guide: How to Experience Traditional Korean Houses I grew up in Seoul, a city where the old and the new sit side by side. A hanok stay allows visitors to experience South Korea’s iconic wooden architecture, underfloor heating, and peaceful inner courtyards firsthand.…