Walking into Gwangjang Market is a feast for the senses. ALLLL the senses. The moment you enter, you’re hit with the clang of metal ladles against bubbling pots, the nutty smell of mung beans frying on oversized griddles, and the sight of vendors who’ve been …
If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know Papu and I love a good food tour — that’s what comes with the territory when you’re dating a food-loving maniac with a fast-AF metabolism. Eating while traveling is ALWAYS on the table. It …
When I was planning out my week-long trip to Seoul with Papu and his parents, I knew we needed to get out of the city at least once. One can only drink so much coffee and buy so many beauty products, right??? After narrowing down …
This year, I took my first-ever trip to South Korea, and I’m so glad it lined up with autumn. My first visit to Japan back in 2016 also happened in the fall, so it felt fitting that my first time in Korea unfolded under the …
No place better epitomizes the concept of ‘East meets West’ than Hong Kong. You get a blend of dense city streets packed with local flavor, ritzy modern skyscrapers, and easy access to hiking trails that make you forget you’re in one of the most vertical …
From Tokyo’s neon lights, arcades, and futuristic atmosphere, to the majestic temples and lush outdoor spaces, there’s simply too much to see and fall in love with. There’s even too much to eat! From fine wagyu beef and exquisite omakase to always-fresh sushi and even …
While planning my very first trip to Taipei, I was bright-eyed and excited about the prospects of hiking under the warm sun, visiting Jiufen and Shifen without a raindrop in sight, and visiting bustling night markets every night. But when my family and I actually …
Most travelers only know Chengdu as the place to see China’s beloved giant pandas—and while that’s definitely a must, it barely scratches the surface of what the city has to offer. Chengdu is a major university city, which gives it a youthful, open-minded vibe. The …
When I first started traveling to Japan in 2016, one of the best (and most underrated) perks of staying in an Airbnb was the free Pocket WiFi that came with the apartment. It saved us so much time and hassle—we didn’t need to spend extra …
Most travelers heading to China default to the big names: Beijing for the Great Wall, Shanghai for the skyline. And sure, those cities are impressive. But if you’re even slightly interested in understanding how China became what it is today, you need to add Xi’an …