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What About North Korea?

For the third part of my ‘Is Korea Safe?’ series, I will to address the elephant in the room. ( Read Part I and Part II here). If you have not been paying attention, there is an ongoing war between North and South Korea. It is easy to forget that the armistice that has existedContinue reading “What About North Korea?”

Seonamsa Temple

A UNESCO World Heritage site, Seonamsa Temple, home to the Korean Jogyesan Buddhist order, is tucked into the mountains a 45min rural bus ride away from Suncheon in Jeollanam-do, South Korea. This place has been on my Korean bucket list since I knew I was moving to Jeollanamdo, but in my year and a halfContinue reading “Seonamsa Temple”

Is Korea Safe? Part 2

When I wrote the first part of this blog, I talked about domestic violence, police negligence, and other less publicized or hidden safety issues when traveling to Korea. I also spoke about how everyone’s experiences differ, and a more nuanced approach needs to be taken when we decide how safe a city or country is.Continue reading “Is Korea Safe? Part 2”

Ha Long Bay

What you see on social media is true; the bay is a beautiful feat of nature. Large mountainous rocks jutting from the ocean have made this landscape a must-see for tourists and locals alike, but what no one tells you about this UNESCO site: the bay is overcrowded and full of trash. Surprised? So areContinue reading “Ha Long Bay”

Ninh Binh

“Ha Long bay on land’ Ninh Binh lands scape is otherworldly, with large round mountains jetting out of farm fields. Ninh Binh, including Trang An and Tam Coc is an absolute paradise, but don’t let vloggers deceive you by saying off the beaten path Ninh Binh is definitely touristy and quite busy despite being mostlyContinue reading “Ninh Binh”

My Son Sanctuary

Does this remind you of someplace? You would be correct if you said it reminded you of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Angkor Wat and My Son were built by the Cham people, whos vast empire, around the 4nd-13th century, once expanded the other parts of modern-day Cambodia and Vietnam. My Son Sanctuary is over anContinue reading “My Son Sanctuary”

Sights of Hanoi

If you are traveling to Hanoi, Viatnam any time soon then you must put these places on your bucket list. Your shure to have a fantastic time if you do! Hoa Lo Prison Relic Hoa Lo prison has been called many names; Maison Central by the French, Hanoi Hilton by the Americans, but for theContinue reading “Sights of Hanoi”

Hanoi

It’s easy to see the beauty of Hanoi, but for some visitors, it may be hard to look past the chaos and the hustlers trying to make a dollar or two off of fixing your shoe or making you buy their product. At times these ‘scams’ feel violating and can be very unsettling, especially whenContinue reading “Hanoi”

Day 5 In Mexico City Part 2 Soumaya

After a transforming but emotionally exhausting experience at El Museo de Memoria y Tolorencia earlier that morning, my friend K and I decided it was time for lunch. With the sky threatening to rain overhead, we stopped in a mall food court before we headed to the Soumaya Museum. The Soumaya Museum is a privateContinue reading “Day 5 In Mexico City Part 2 Soumaya”

Day 4 in Mexico City Fridas House

After no sleep the night before and some decisions I regretted today made up for it all. My new friend K, who I had met while checking into my hostel, and I got up early to make our way to Coyoacán and Frida Kalo’s house. Another traveler whom K had met at the Lucha LibreContinue reading “Day 4 in Mexico City Fridas House”