by Sarah Gallo | Oct 28, 2016 | Asia, South Korea
Seoul is arguably one of the world’s most modern cities, and it can be overwhelming deciding what sites to see in a short amount of time. After wandering for a while and taking in quite a bit of the city, I’ve narrowed it down to these 5 things to do in Seoul. 1....
by Sarah Gallo | Aug 28, 2016 | Asia, Reviews, South Korea, Tour Company Reviews
One Korea. One History. One Language. Divided by Ideology. Most foreigners don’t realize that there is a difference between the DMZ and the JSA, or that there is even a JSA to begin with, prior to arriving in Korea. We surely didn’t! In the news, you hear far more...
by Sarah Gallo | Aug 26, 2016 | Asia, Reviews, South Korea, Tour Company Reviews
Would you visit “the most dangerous place on Earth?” The most tense border in the world? The world’s only demilitarized zone? I would. In fact, I did. One of the main reasons I included South Korea in my plans in the first place was so that I could visit the DMZ, or...
by Sarah Gallo | Aug 25, 2016 | Accommodation Reviews, Asia, Reviews, South Korea
Seoul is among the most modern cities in the world. With such a title, it came as no surprise to discover that it’s many districts are quite spread out. You could, in fact, spend well over an hour getting from one destination within the city to another. Keeping that...
by Sarah Gallo | Aug 23, 2016 | Accommodation Reviews, Asia, Reviews, South Korea
The World Cultural Heritage City of Gyeongju is not to be missed when visiting South Korea. Typically overlooked by foreigners, this city is very historically significant; Gyeongju was the capital city of the ancient kingdom of Unified Silla (57 BC – 935 AD)...
by Sarah Gallo | Aug 8, 2016 | Accommodation Reviews, Asia, Reviews, South Korea
Located in Busan, South Korea, Uniqstay Bed & Breakfast is most definitely unique! The word “hostel” can sometimes be associated with a cheap, grungy place to spend the night; Uniqstay exudes comfort and class. Here’s what I loved: The Breakfast. If you choose to stay...