Travel Tips
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Best Gifts to Get Your Traveler Buddy
If you’ve got an avid traveler on your Christmas list, you know they’re always dreaming of their next trip. Instead of another random gift that ends up in a drawer, here are travel-friendly ideas they’ll actually use (and brag about on their next flight). #AmazonAssociate #affiliate 1. Compact Carry-On Suitcase A sturdy, lightweight carry-on is Continue reading
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TRAVEL TUESDAY IS HERE 🎒✈️
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but your PTO was not meant to die in HR’s system. Travel Tuesday is basically the travel girlie version of Cyber Monday—except instead of TVs and air fryers, we’re hunting cheap flights, hotel deals, and bucket-list experiences. Airlines, hotels, and booking sites quietly drop some of their Continue reading
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City Where the East Meets the West (Istanbul)
I spent a 20 hour layover in Istanbul (IST) last spring with my family (7 senior citizens + my sister) on our way to Rome for a mini Catholic pilgrimage in honor of the Jubilee year and despite the physical struggles of trying to get 7 senior citizens (3 in wheelchairs) through the Istanbul airport Continue reading
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22 hours in TOKYO
Out here on yet ANOTHER solo trip because I love solo travel so much. I spent 22 hours in Tokyo for a layover on my way to Seoul and did my best to make the most of my time there! 2 of my 22 hours though were spent on a little airport fiasco at Haneda Continue reading
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5 Days in Amsterdam
My boyfriend and I have just returned from a quick little 2 week trip to Europe and absolutely adored every moment we spent in the Netherlands. The 5 days we spent based in the city was a perfect balance between exploration and rest (especially since we got sick in Barcelona and somehow just stayed mildly Continue reading
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The ULTIMATE 1-Day San Francisco Guide
As a Bay Area native, trust me when I say San Francisco is a lot smaller than you think it is. It’s literally just a 7 x 7 mile square of a city. IS IT WALKABLE? Technically yes, if you’re prepared to brave the crazy hills and foggy weather. Muni (bus) and BART (train) are Continue reading
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The Most Beautiful Temple in Korea
First built in 1376, here’s how you can find Busan’s temple by the sea also known as the most beautiful temple in Korea. Location: Haedong Yonggungsa TempleAddress: 86 Yonggung-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan 부산광역시 기장군 기장읍 용궁길 86 Open hours: 04:30-19:20Entrance: FREE.99 but there are areas within the temple where you can make optional donations to the Continue reading
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How to Make a Custom T Money Card
If you’re looking for a unique yet practical souvenir from your trip to Seoul, this one’s for you!! Here’s a no bullshit guide to making your very own customized transportation card. Machine: OPPACARD Locations (that I know of): Is the machine only in Korean? There are other languages available like English or Chinese Price: ₩7,000 Continue reading
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We Took the Train to Busan…to Make Perfume
In all honesty, I don’t understand why that movie made it seem like getting to Busan was that hard. It was literally just 1 train ride away from Seoul. Anyways, here’s a super cool activity to do while in Busan aside from training for a potential zombie apocalypse like everyone else in that town. The Continue reading
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