Travel Inspiration and Tips for countries outside of South Korea. Locations such as the United States, Mexico and Europe.
I have spent quite a bit of time traveling in Mexico. With it’s warm, sunny climate, amazing food, and rich culture, it’s a great country to explore. With experiences amassed over many months across a few trips, I have carefully compiled a list items that I’m either glad I remembered or really wish I’d remembered […]
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San Francisco was my home for many years. A place with an incredibly colorful history and a unique character. A place where countless artists and musicians came from far and wide to seek out its scene of freedom and expression. Many will tell you that spirit is long since gone but I would say that
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Brighton is a beautiful and unique British destination. It is a progressive minded community known for its love of the arts, charming seafront, and gorgeous architecture. It is also noted for being one of the most LGBTQ friendly places in the UK. There are many wonderful things to do in Brighton, England and sights to
One late Spring, I decided to seek out a beach town in Mexico for a short relaxing vacation. During a past trip to the country, I had a brief day trip by the sea but this time I wanted to experience one of Mexico’s beach resorts. Cancun was the first place that popped to mind
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Like many, I’ve felt myself drawn to Mexico’s coast for some beach side relaxation. Rather than the popular beach resort of Cancun, I opted to visit it’s quieter neighbor: Playa del Carmen. There I found so much more than a lazy day at the beach. I discovered a place of amazing food, art, culture, and
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San Francisco, California: America’s beautiful eclectic city on the West Coast. It’s vibrant and artistic history, gorgeous architecture, music, and cuisine attract millions of tourists from around the world. San Francisco is located on a peninsula jutting out into the water adjacent to the Pacific Ocean. Being surrounded on three sides by water, the city
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Mérida is a bustling yet peaceful city and capital of the Yucatán peninsula. It boasts dynamic architecture, delicious cuisine, and attracts many travelers with it’s reputation as one of the safest cities in Mexico. While Mérida itself offers plenty to enjoy, one can also explore the exciting historic sites and charming smaller cities nearby. I
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Since I was a kid, the English Countryside has held a special place in my heart and imagination. Encapsulated in films and novels such as The Secret Garden: the rolling green hills, romantic windswept landscape and picturesque cottages seemed straight out of a fairy tale. Over a decade ago, between college and grad school, my
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Mérida, Mexico is the capital of the Yucatán peninsula. It’s a beautiful, colorful city full of history. As a solo female traveler, Mérida attracted me with its reputation as one of the safest cities in Mexico. I used my freedom as a completely remote worker to live there for an extended stay. During my few
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Beginning around the early 1900’s, San Francisco’s recently arrived Japanese immigrants began to concentrate in the Western Addition neighborhood. This “Japantown” or “Nihonmachi” has the distinction of being the oldest in the United States. This great book provides wonderful insight into its history. The historic neighborhood has survived such tumult as racial discrimination during World
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