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Incheon Airport to Myeongdong | Total Transportation Guide
Need to get from Incheon Airport to Myeongdong? Learn if the AREX train, subway, limousine bus, private car or taxi is best for you in this total transportation guide.
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Renting a Hanbok in Seoul | How to get the Best Prices in the City
If there's one thing you do when visiting Seoul - let it be renting a traditional Korean hanbok, wandering historic sites and having an impromptu photo shoot.
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Things to do in Hoi An | How to spend 3 amazing days
Hoi An is Vietnam's most charismatic little town. You can't help but fall in love with its UNESCO listed Ancient Quarter, romantic lanterns, and lazy riverside location. Read about all the best things to do in Hoi An!
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Koh Lipe Beaches | Should you stay on Sunrise, Sunset or Pattaya?
Koh Lipe is a tiny island, spoilt with incredible beaches and a magnificent sea. Which of the 3 main beaches - Sunrise, Sunset or Pattaya is best for you?
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How to Order Coffee in Italy | Local tips + Italian coffee types
Ordering your daily java in Italy can be seriously intimidating. Here's how to do it without outing yourself as a total tourist.
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Cherry Blossoms in Korea | Forecast 2020 + Best Places to See Them
The blooming of Korea's cherry blossoms is the most eagerly anticipated spring event in the country. Find out when & how you can see them at their absolute best.
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First Cabin Haneda | My Night in a Japanese Pod Hotel
I've always wanted to sleep in a Japanese pod. I finally got my chance at First Cabin Haneda, during a 9 hour stopover in Tokyo
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Seoul at Night: 17 Things for Insomniacs to do after dark
Seoul at night is a pulsing, breathing, living thing of beauty full of sparkly lights, noisy restaurants and crowds of people. Here's what you can do in one of the world's true 24 hour cities.
If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light.
Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears.
~ Cesare Pavese
Hi! I’m Shelley, the woman behind the words.
I’m a coffee loving, cubicle hating, toddler toting introvert, who quit the grind 10 years ago… to live life on my own terms.
Traveling & living around the world has changed my life in all the very best ways. And I hope the words and images here inspire you not just to dream, but to actually set forth on an adventure of your very own.
On my blog, you’ll find destination guides, down to earth travel advice, and way too honest info about the 61 countries I’ve visited independently so far. Follow along, comment and ask me all your burning travel-related questions. Let’s connect!
Top 4 Trending Posts for Winter
From freezing blizzards and snowy scenes in North America, to bright, hot sunshine in Thailand, winter is unique around the world.
In Seoul, it’s blisteringly cold with icy winds blowing in from Siberia. Rather than hide under the covers, get out there and enjoy lighting and ice fishing festivals, strawberry picking, and snowy scenes all over the country.
