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10 Things to do in Jiufen Old Street: A Day Trip from Taipei
Jiufen Old Street (九份老街) in Taipei An hour bus ride outside of Tawan’s capital city, this famous village shows a glimpse of northern Taiwan and Taiwanese life outside of the city. Beautiful tea houses, alleys full of food, interesting gift shops, hundreds and hundreds of red lanterns, you could experience how the Jiufen Old Street…
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15 Things to do in Taipei, Taiwan
Unexpectedly, I planned a solo trip to the capital city of Taiwan, Taipei for my winter vacation. It is a modern metropolis with Japanese colonial lanes, busy shopping streets, and contemporary buildings. Taipei is famous for the 509 meter-tall, bamboo-shaped Taipei 101 skyscraper, lively street-food scene, many amazing night markets, a foodie’s dream in reality, and…
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How to Send KRW to USD, The Best Way to Transfer Money from Korea to US
How to do banking in Korea? Uhhhhhh… 9 to 4 banking hours, high-security requirements, transferring money internationally. There’s so much to know. Here’s some of my advice of how to send Korean money (KRW) to American dollar (USD) after my struggles so far. What is the best way to transfer money from Korea to US?…
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Solo Travel: 30 Fun Things to do in Fukuoka, Japan
こんにちは (Kon-nich-i-wa)! Fukuoka city is really great city with all the Japanese things you can imagine for travelers: orange shrines, old temples, street food, bid Buddhas, the list goes on. One of my favorite waterfront cities in the world, here are over 30 must-visit things you should do while in Fukuoka City, Japan. Quick Info:…
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The Ultimate Guide to Naju ㅣ 50 Places to Visit in Naju in South Jeolla
Where’s Naju? Naju (나주시) is a small populated “city” in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. The capital of South Jeolla was located at Naju until it was moved to Gwangju in 1895. The name Jeolla (전라) actually originates from the first character of Jeonju (전주) and the first character of Naju (나주). Cool history: In…
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My First Observations of South Korea
I have been in South Korea for about two weeks now. Here are some of my personal observations of Koreans and places in the country. (When reading this site, please keep in mind this is my own experiences.) Not everything is written in the Korean language. English can sometimes be included on the menus, signs,…
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The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
