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How To Visit Seodaemun Prison In Seoul, South Korea
The Seodaemun Prison History Hall is an interesting museum located in western Seoul within Independence Park. This prison has a dark history and it showcases Japanese cruelty over Korea which ... Read more
How To Visit The Jongmyo Shrine In Seoul, South Korea
The Jongmyo Shrine is one of the most unique things to see in Seoul because it features the spirit tablets of the deceased kings and queens of South Korea. It ... Read more
Visiting The 5 Royal Palaces In Seoul, South Korea
There are five royal palaces in Seoul. While most visitors add Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung to their bucket list, there are two more palaces to consider including Deoksugung and Gyeonghuigung. ... Read more
How To Visit Gyeonghuigung Palace In Seoul
Gyeonghuigung Palace is the least visited palace in Seoul and is not well known to most visitors. It was built to fulfill a prophecy that the site would produce kings and ... Read more
How To Visit Deoksugung Palace In Seoul
Located directly across the street from City Hall in downtown Seoul, Deoksugung is one of the least visited palaces in the city. It was first used by King Seonjo and ... Read more
How To Visit Changgyeonggung Palace In Seoul
While Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung are the most popular palaces in Seoul, Changgyeonggung Palace was the third palace compound to be built during the Joseon Dynasty and it’s often overlooked. This ... Read more
Tips For Taking The Huwon Secret Garden Tour In Seoul
The Huwon Secret Garden is a popular highlight of Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul. Now an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was loved by Seoul’s royal family because it was built ... Read more
How To Visit Changdeokgung Palace (+ The Secret Garden)
Changdeokgung Palace is one of the most popular things to do in Seoul because it’s home to the Huwon Secret Garden. It was the second royal palace built during the Joseon ... Read more
How To Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace In Seoul
Located in northern Seoul, Gyeongbokgung Palace is one of the best things to do in the city. It was built in 1395 and served as main palace during the Joseon ... Read more
35 Unique Things To Do In Seoul For First Time Visitors
Seoul has so many fun things to do for the whole family, including royal palaces, museums, hiking trails, parks and observation decks. The Seoul Sky Tower, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Namsan Peak ... Read more
How To Visit The N Seoul Tower In South Korea
The N Seoul Tower is a communication and observation tower located on the top of Namsan Mountain in Seoul, South Korea. It’s a very popular tourist attraction featuring stunning 360° ... Read more
How To Visit Seoul Sky Observatory In Lotte World Tower
The Seoul Sky observation deck is located between the 117th and 123rd floor of the Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea. It’s one of the most popular tourist attractions ... Read more
15 Interesting Things To Do At Imjingak Park Near The DMZ
Imjingak Park is located near one of the most heavily militarized regions in the world. The park symbolizes the hope of a reunification between North and South Korea. It’s great ... Read more
DMZ Tour Review (+ How To Choose The Best One)
A typical DMZ tour includes Imjingak Park, the 3rd Tunnel and Dora Observatory. Most tours last 6-10 hours and you can choose additional options such as the gondola, suspension bridge ... Read more
15 Amazing Places To Visit In Vietnam (+ Things To Do)
Vietnam has many unique places to visit including national parks, historic temples, energetic cities and UNESCO heritage sites. And some of its most popular tourist destinations are Hanoi, Halong Bay, ... Read more
Koh Lipe Itinerary: 4 Days Exploring Thailand’s Tiny Tropical Paradise
Koh Lipe is Thailand’s in-vogue slice of tropical paradise, famous for powdery white sand and crystal clear turquoise waters. The question is – how long do you need to spend ... Read more
3 Week Vietnam Itinerary: Perfect Route For Northern & Central Vietnam
Vietnam has been on the SE Asia tourist trail for decades and has grown into one of the most sought after bucket list destinations for many travelers. This efficient and ... Read more
Vietnam Itinerary 10 Days: 3 Northern + Central Vietnam Routes
North and Central Vietnam is filled with stunningly beautiful diverse places and landscapes. With just 10 days to formulate your Vietnam itinerary, you will need to be organized and get creative ... Read more
Why 2 Days In Hanoi Vietnam Is Enough Time To Get In, See It And Get Out
Let’s get straight to the point, you only need 2 days in Hanoi, Vietnam. We wished we’d known that before we booked a week in Vietnam’s capital city. Our experience ... Read more
25 Best Things To Do In Hanoi Vietnam + 2 Day Itinerary
Hanoi is a loud, chaotic and energetic capital city you need to visit at least once in your lifetime. In this detailed guide, we will tell you the best things ... Read more
Hai Van Pass Motorbike Tour: Hue to Hoi An, Vietnam
As we have traveled around the world, we have moved on to countless new cities and countries. While there have been many incredible experiences, there are some days we will ... Read more
20 Best Things To Do In Hoi An, Vietnam
One of the best things to do in Hoi An includes strolling past canary-yellow houses and old wooden buildings that line a sleepy riverbank in one of the most beguiling ... Read more
Top 4 Things To Do In Sapa Vietnam + 3 Day Sapa Itinerary
Sapa is a quaint rural mountain town surrounded by endless terraces of rice paddies and gorgeous valleys. There are many things to do in Sapa which should feature on every ... Read more
Trekking In Sapa: How To Book A Guided Hiking Tour In Vietnam
Picture this as you are trekking through golden yellow and emerald green rice paddy terraces surrounded by beautiful valleys as far as the eye can see in Sapa, Vietnam. Sounds ... Read more
How To Book The Best Halong Bay Cruise
With dozens of junk boat operators in Halong Bay, how do you choose the best one for your Halong Bay Cruise? For many visitors, budget is the key ingredient to ... Read more
Abandoned Water Park Hue: How To Get Inside The Eerie Grounds
The historic city of Hue in Vietnam has the perfect ‘unofficial must see’ backpacker hotspot, in the form of a creepy post apocalyptic abandoned water park. Do you feel like ... Read more
10 Best Things To Do In Ninh Binh, Vietnam + 2 Day Itinerary
The Ninh Binh Province is without a doubt one of the most memorable stops on the South East Asia travelers route. This guide will tell you everything you need to ... Read more
Trang An Boat Tour Review: Everything You Need To Know
A Trang An boat tour is one of the most popular activities in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. The 2-3 hour boat ride passes through caves, temples and limestone karsts. Tickets cost ... Read more
How To Visit Bich Dong Pagoda In Tam Coc
The Bich Dong Pagoda is a 500 year old three-tiered cave complex in Tam Coc, Vietnam. It’s interesting to visit because you must pass through a dark cave in order ... Read more
How To Visit Mua Cave Viewpoint In Ninh Binh
Known as Hang Mua in Vietnamese, the Mua Cave Viewpoint is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. After climbing 500 stairs, you will reach a ... Read more
12 Best Things To Do In Phong Nha, Vietnam
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has many adventurous things to do, including caves, botanic gardens and restaurants. Paradise Cave, Dark Cave and the Duck Stop are some of Phong Nha’s ... Read more
5 Reasons To Visit The Botanic Gardens In Phong Nha
The Phong Nha botanic gardens are a popular nature reserve located in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam. This garden features three different hiking trails to viewpoints, waterfalls and ... Read more
How To Visit Paradise Cave In Phong Nha (+ Is It Worth It)
Located in Phong Nha-Ke bang National Park, Paradise Cave is considered to be the longest dry cave in Asia. It’s 31.4 kilometers long with a height of over 70 meters ... Read more
How To Visit Dark Cave In Phong Nha (+ Is It Worth It?)
Dark Cave is one of the most popular adventure caves in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. It spans almost 6km long, 50m wide and 80m high with two entrances. Unlike ... Read more
Nara Deer Park: How To Avoid Being Bitten By Hungry Sika Deer
If you’re wondering how it is possible to be bitten by a deer, you’ve come to the right place. I mean seriously, how many people do you know that have ... Read more
Onsen Nara: What You Can Expect From A Japanese Onsen Hot Spring
“Well, that was … like nothing I’ve done before” were the first words Mark thought to say once he’d been reunited with Kristen. We had officially conquered the onsen in ... Read more
Nara Day Trip: 4 Things Not To Miss In Japan’s Ancient Capital
A day trip to Nara is perfect for families, couples and solo travelers alike to experience Japan’s ancient history. You will find a charming city bursting with Buddhist temples, Shinto ... Read more