The Thakhek Loop is one of the most underrated adventures in Southeast Asia. Laos is such a pain to get to that I can’t understand the people who’ll just come, see Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng, then proceed to pick up their bags and go. No doubt Vang Vieng is pretty awesome, but I’m still […]
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Welcome to Vang Vieng! Vang Vieng was the biggest surprise for me in my trip to Laos. Many travelers I spoke to made it out to be a party town through and through, but the amount there was to do was unparalleled in the country. And it really wasn’t even that much of a party
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The best market in Busan is a local secret. As we like it, of course. Less of those loser tourists to deal with. Busan is a city on the southeastern coast of South Korea- the second largest in the country, with a port that is one of the busiest in the entire world. The bustling
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Looking for a 3 day itinerary for Busan? You’ve come to the right place. Busan might top Seoul for my favorite city in all of Korea. It has it all- a large, sprawling, and aesthetic city; mountains offering the most incredible views; and a coastline filled with long beaches and beautiful coastal walks. Three days
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Busan is a city with no shortage of fabulous views. A sprawling city on the southeastern coast of South Korea, Busan is filled with intermingled hills and mountains that offer exceptional viewpoints all over the city and beyond. I’ll be giving you my three favorite views in Busan– in no apparent order. Two of them
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Jeju is the largest island in the beautiful country of South Korea. Some call it the Hawaii of South Korea with its centerpiece Hallasan Volcano, black sand beaches. clear waters and waterfalls. It’s mainly frequented by Korean and Chinese tourists, so don’t expect to run into too many English speakers; you’re mostly on your own.
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Hiking Hallasan is a must if you go to Jeju. In fact, I’d go as far as saying that a trip to Jeju is worth it just to hike this gem. Hallasan is a volcano set smack in the middle of Jeju, taking up a decent chunk of the island all by itself. It’s the
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Let’s just cut right to the chase here. Which trail should you take up Hallasan? I’d recommend going up Gwaneumsa Trail, then down Seongpanak. If that’s all you needed, so long. Maybe check out my full guide to hiking Hallasan before you go. But for most of you, I would assume you’d like to know
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