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My Life List: Climbing Machu Picchu
Introduction to a dream I have wanted to climb Machu Picchu for about 7 years now. It escapes me where exactly the idea came from. I do remember being very passionate about the idea when I first created my bucket list though. That emotion has also never left since. That’s why, after 7 years, I have finally made plans to execute this dream in September/October 2019. I’ve waited long enough and I finally have the time and space to enjoy it. The best part: I’m now taking some buddies on this adventure with me! There is something fascinating about being out in the open, high up and in a place…
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The New York adventure: Visting NYC in a single (very rainy) day!
New York. Two words synonymous with high fashion, high rise office buildings, great food and even greater shows! New York has such a diverse range of activities, that it’s actually impossible to see everything in a day. Yet that is exactly what a couple of friends and I attempted to do a few weekends ago. It was fun, magical and felt ever so adventurous. So, I thought I’d share some of the highlights with you here. Who knows… you may get some inspiration for your own trip too. If anything, I’m willing to bet there is a place or two on the list you may not have come across yet. Do feel…
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Finding and staying at a Seoul goshiwon
If you’re looking for a cheap and affordable place to stay in Seoul, be it for one night or one year, goshiwons make a great budget option! Goshiwons are places offering small rooms, usually located in the more studenty areas of town like Shinchon, Hongdae, Ehwa, Seoul National Station etc. A goshiwon will usually offer renters a small room with a desk, chair and cupboard for about 15,000-25,000 won/night (short-term) or 300-600,000 won/month (long-term). Almost all of them will also offer free rice and kimchi for you to eat (and instant noodles and eggs too in the nicer places!) Staying at a goshiwon Staying at a goshiwon is a…
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Travelling solo? Here are 5 great ideas for you to try
Travelling solo can be an amazing experience. It not only gives you the opportunity to do what you want, when you want to, but it’s also a great way to break out of old routines for a while and go out and do something worthwhile. Personally, I’ve been on three “real” solo vacations so far and a number of mini solo day excursions. Each adventure brought a beautiful new experience with it and if you’re thinking about taking a solo vacation and haven’t yet done so, I would definitely recommend it! That said, if you’re unsure or don’t know what you could do on a solo vacation, the idea can…
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7 top tips for travelling to Seoul on a budget
It’s kind of unusual for me to be back and not living here, but I’ve noticed the experience is already pretty different. I have to budget, I don’t have time to let things happen later and living out of a suitcase isn’t quite as handy as having everything you need with you when you need it! However, as an ex-Seoulite and self proclaimed pro-budgeter I know a thing or two about living well (but cheaply) in the capital of the ‘Land of the Morning Calm’, so here are some handy tips if you want to travel to and stay in Seoul on a limited budget. 1. Don’t stay at a…
