If you think I’m passionate about traveling, you wouldn’t believe how I loove food.I’ve always said that food is the most fun and delicious way to learn about a country’s culture. I found Korea to be very different from the rest of the Asian countries I’ve visited. The people are more like south americans. Very social, warm and everything revolves around food…AND Soju. A clear colorless distilled beverage that alcohol content varies from about 16 % to 53% . Yeah, it’s like vodka but they drink it like beer! It’s common to see them in …
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Seoul’s best Hike | La mejor caminata en Seúl
Few people associate a wired city like Seoul with nature, but 37 accessible mountains ring South Korea’s capital. Escaping to the great outdoors, is only a subway or bus ride away!Seoul’s highest peak, Baegundae, is a fun day hike. It’s located in Bukhansan National Park. The park’s famous trails lead not only to bird’s eye views of the city, but also past temples, fortress walls, and golden Buddha statues. Its a great way to discover this culture and enjoy a city escape destination! The rocky path requires strength, endurance, hiking …
Changdeokgung Palace, Korea
King Taejong ordered the construction of Changdeokgung (pictured) because he didn’t want to rule from Gyeongbokgung, where he killed half of his brothers. #inconvenient right? Recently this familial drama was broadcast in the soap opera “Eight Days, Assassination Attempts Against King Jeongjo” with, what I can only assume, were some epic K-pop ballads streaming through the background! Changdeokgung Palace, is set within a large park in Jongno-gu. It is one of the “Five Grand Palaces” built by the kings of the Joseon. Oh! And the blue tiles, that once were common in …
11 REASONS (why should it be 10) |
You would love to read my upcoming posts about this city, check this out: 1. Food is piquant, pickled and awesome2. Locals are like the hispanics of Asia (warm, fun, all about family and super social)3. Best future cityscape. It won’t bankrupt you like Hong Kong, Shanghai or Tokyo.4. It has the coolest airport in the world, you can even do workshops while you transfer!5. Best know for their hard liquor’s efficiency (fast and cheap) and its called Soju.6. You’ll never run out of peaks to explore7. Best mix of …
The Backpacker district ,Vietnam.
|ENG| Backpackers, usually compare Bui Vien street (here in the pics) to Khao San the tourist street of Bangkok.This district is filled with restaurants, cafe, hotels, bars and pubs. All these businesses have filled all the roads and even taken over the alleyways and apartment buildings! You walk,eat, seat and drive in the same spaces, no need to ask why,how…you just move around as you go.We stayed very close to this street and I can tell you it never sleeps…pretty fun to explore but also full of tourist traps! Be …