Figuring out what to pack in your carry-on luggage is not always an easy task. Now that I have been slowly increasing the number of flights that I’ve been on, and I’ve come to realize what I deem essential to have a relaxing flight! On trips I often pack light and prefer to travel with only a carry-on, which is seen below when Ru and I had a month long travel trip to Europe. I hope you find this list of “must-haves” helpful as you …
If you are travelling to South Korea, then I’m sure you have heard of Jeju Island. As it is commonly known as the “Hawaii of Korea” this island offers many beautiful attractions for everyone to enjoy! We rented a car for our 3 night trip as a way to maximize our short time here! We came for the natural beauty and certainly were not disappointed! We loved our time here and listed our favourite sights below! Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak Cost: 2,000 krw This simple hike …
Porto is a beautiful coastal city, and definitely worth a trip to while visiting Portugal! I was blown away when I got my first true glance of Porto itself. When I came up from the metro tunnels and onto the street for the first time, I was mesmerized by all of the beautiful tile buildings. The tiles that embody the city are absolutely stunning, providing rich character to the quaint city. There are plenty of cafes and outdoor patio restaurants to line the cobble stone …
If you are thinking about getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life in South Korea, then Seonyudo Island is definitely the place to go! Seonyudo Island is located on the Eastern Coast of South Korea, just over an hour East of Jeonju. From Seoul we travelled to Jeonju as it is known to have amazing eats in South Korea. The bus from Seoul left from Nambu Bus Terminal (Orange Line 3) and arrived at the Jeonju Bus Terminal (not the actual “express” …
Staying at Capsule Hotels in Japan seems to be like a “must do” for curious travellers. After staying in two different capsule hotels I have to say that it is an interesting experience and definitely worth a try. Plus it doesn’t hurt to save a few $$ along the way! Now capsule hotels are primarily for singles, meaning that men and women bunks are separated in different wings. If you are hoping to stay in a couple capsule hotel then I believe the only one(s) …
Upon moving abroad it was no question that we wanted our pup to come with us! And just to be clear, when I say “pup” I’m referring to a 60lbs+ Border Collie mix named Buddy! Figuring out all of the details can take some time, and of course it depends on the countries that you are travelling to and from. One of our “go-to” sites that helped us with figure out the details was www.pettravel.com. This is a great site, and has loads of information …
While visiting Seoul, South Korea, you’ll quickly realize that there is no shortage of fun and cool things to do! Below, I’m going to list my personal top 10 of amazing things to do in Seoul from my time living there as an expat! They are in no particular order, because I simply love them all! 1. Eat Korean BBQ There is no shortage of Korean BBQ places in Seoul! The best part is eating your way through many of them in order to determine your …
Jangho Beach has been one of our favourite destinations to date in South Korea! The transit system is South Korea is excellent and makes this weekend getaway not only easy but also quite affordable! Jangho Beach is very popular in the summer months from June-August as it offers tourists plenty of sea activities including canoeing, snorkeling, and swimming in beautiful clear waters! When I was researching places to visit in South Korea, Jangho beach became at the top of my list! I did miss the summer attractions as …
Travelling to Seoraksan National Park was always considered a “must do”, while I was staying in South Korea. I travelled there the second weekend in November of 2017 and just did a day trip. I was hoping to catch more of the beautiful fall colours, however it appeared that I was a couple weeks late to truly take in the peak of the autumn season. It cost me less than I anticipated and certainly was a great way to enjoy a day out of the …
Climbing up Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) was arguably the highlight of my entire trip to Sri Lanka in 2016. Cost There is no determined cost for hiking up Adam’s Peak, however there is a table you must pass by for you to sign in and make a donation. We donated 1000LRK which seemed to be the norm of most travellers. How to Get There As you may already know, my experience travelling in Sri Lanka was much different than my usual way of travelling. As I was …
