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Blog, South Korea, Travel, Travel Tips & Guides · December 29, 2025

Local Guide to Best Areas to Stay in Seoul (2026)

Seoul, the bustling capital of South Korea, is a city where tradition meets modernity, and diverse neighbourhoods cater to a range of preferences. Deciding on where to stay in Seoul Korea can be an overwhelming decision with all the different districts to choose from. How do you know which is the ...

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Where to Stay in Kyoto Japan - Best Areas to Stay in kyoto Japan

Japan, Travel · December 9, 2025

Where to Stay in Kyoto: 6 Best Areas to Stay in Kyoto for Every Traveller

Choosing where to stay in Kyoto can completely shape your trip. Whether you want traditional streets, riverside scenery, nightlife, or easy transport connections, Kyoto has neighbourhoods suited for every travel style. This guide breaks down the best areas to stay in Kyoto, explains who each area is ...

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15 Best Aesthetic Cafes in Seoul You Should Visit

South Korea, Travel · December 6, 2025

15 Best Cafes in Seoul You Should Visit

If you're an aficionado of aesthetics and Instagrammable settings, Seoul is a treasure trove of charming and visually captivating cafes. From cozy, tucked-away spots to stylish, bustling hubs, the city offers something for every coffee lover. In this article, I’ll be sharing some of the best cafes ...

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Best One-Day Classes in Korea

Blog, South Korea, Travel, Travel Tips & Guides · December 6, 2025

20 Best One-Day Classes in Korea Worth Your Money

Korea is a treasure trove of cultural experiences and learning opportunities, and for travellers looking to delve deeper into the local traditions in a short time, one-day classes offer an incredible chance to immerse yourself in Korean culture. Here are some of the best one-day classes in Korea ...

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Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을) Free Things to Do in Seoul South Korea.

Blog, South Korea, Travel, Travel Tips & Guides · December 6, 2025

26 Best Hanok Stays in South Korea Worth Your Money

South Korea, a country celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and modern vibrancy, offers travellers a diverse array of accommodations. From traditional hanok stays to luxurious city hotels, this article will guide you through some of the best places to stay in South Korea including top ...

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✨ Everyone talks about Amsterdam — but no one warn ✨ Everyone talks about Amsterdam — but no one warns you about this city.✨

A place where canals glow at dusk, church bells echo through cobbled streets, and time seems to move just a little more gently. Long before Amsterdam rose to fame, this city was already a thriving river hub — and traces of that past still ripple through daily life here.

Built with wharf-level terraces below the streets, they were once lined with kelders where merchants unloaded goods straight from their boats. Today, those same spaces hold candle-lit cafés, tiny boutiques, and waterside dinners that stretch late into the evening.

There’s a youthful energy woven through the old stone — students cycling past medieval towers, creative studios tucked behind historic façades, and green spaces that soften the edges of the city. It’s the kind of place that doesn’t try to impress, yet quietly does.

And then there’s Miffy — nijntje 🐰 — the beloved little bunny born here, now a symbol of the city’s gentle charm.

📍 Utrecht, Netherlands - Just 30 minutes from Amsterdam by train, it makes an easy day trip — but to truly feel its rhythm, stay at least two days.
📌 Things to Do in Utrecht: 

⛪ Domtoren — The tallest church tower in the Netherlands. Climb it for panoramic views or admire it from below as you wander the historic centre.

🚶🏻‍♀️ Oudegracht & Nieuwegracht — Stroll the city’s iconic canals at a slow pace, especially in the late afternoon when the light hits the water and terraces come alive.

🛶 Canal cruising, Utrecht-style — Rent a kayak or pedal boat on Oudegracht to see the wharf cellars up close and drift past centuries of history.

🛍️ Vismarkt & canal streets — Browse independent boutiques, vintage stores, and small local shops tucked between the waterways.

🏰 Kasteel de Haar — An easy day trip from the city, this fairytale castle features moats, turrets, and French baroque gardens. 

📷 Photos taken on my @sony camera and edited with my Fujifilm Lightroom presets

🗺️ Want the full map with every spot pinned? Comment ‘GUIDE’, and I’ll send it to you.

#europe #netherlands #travelphotography #bucketlist #europetravel @discover.utrecht
I didn’t realise how much money I was wasting unti I didn’t realise how much money I was wasting until I stopped buying these. 💸

This is my second year doing a low-buy, and with January nearly over, here’s part two of the things I’m no longer buying in my mid-twenties.

These aren’t drastic changes — just small, intentional shifts that have helped me cut down on impulse spending and be more mindful about where my money actually goes.

🙇🏻‍♀️ Comment “LIST” and I’ll send you my full breakdown of the habits that have genuinely saved me money in my twenties.

💭 What’s something you’ve stopped buying?

📌 More tips that help:

🪞 Simplify your skincare + haircare routine. Stick to what works for you — not trends.

🙇🏻‍♀️ Audit your monthly subscriptions to see what you actually use. I’ve shared my favourites in the carousel.

💸 Use a shopping wishlist tracker to curb impulse purchases — I’ve got a

@notion template linked in my bio.

📝 Make tracking your monthly expenses a habit so you can spot unnecessary costs (and sneaky subscriptions 👀).

#twenties #habits #spending
small ways I’m un-rotting my brain in my mid-twent small ways I’m un-rotting my brain in my mid-twenties 🧠 🌱

Lately, I’ve been more intentional about how I spend my time — especially in my mid-twenties, where being online can quietly take over your days.

These are a few small, realistic habits I’ve built into my routine that have helped me slow down, focus better, and feel a little more present, without turning it into a strict reset. I’ve also shared some of the resources that supported me along the way.

💭  Found this useful? Comment “list”, and I’ll send you my full list of habits to reduce brain rot. ✨

📌 extra information:

🙇🏻‍♀️ favourite places where I read my long-form content. 

🎧 favourite podcasts I’ve been listening to on @spotify. 

📝 a small habit that’s helping me build my vocabulary. You can download the notion template in the carousel (reading notion template) from my bio.

📚 reading stats are pulled from @the.storygraph  but for a more comprehensive overview, I use my reading notion template (linked in my bio).

#twenties #habits #europe #netherlands
Stuck on where to visit in Japan? 👇🏼 After hours Stuck on where to visit in Japan? 👇🏼

After hours of researching the best things to do in Japan in summer, these are the experiences I don’t regret — from hidden gems beyond the Golden Route to must-try local food spots. 

💭 Comment ‘guide’ and I’ll send you my 3-week Japan travel itinerary!

🗺️ What’s Inside:

✅ A detailed 3-week day-by-day itinerary (Kyushu, Kyoto & hidden gems)

✅ Pre-Japan checklist (SIM cards, JR Pass, transport, currency & more)

✅ 20+ apps & resources for navigation, booking & payments

✅ 100+ map pins with direct links to attractions, restaurants & scenic spots

✅ Insider tips + booking links to save time & money

📌 Extra Japan Travel Tips:

🗓️ Research the best season to visit — and check for festivals or events you’d like to experience. 

🍴 Make restaurant reservations in advance (especially for popular spots!).

🛍️ Create a shopping wishlist to save time & avoid impulse buys — or grab my Japan Shopping List Notion template.

🚅 Not driving? Check if the JR Pass is worth it for your route — it’s one of the best ways to get around efficiently.

#japan #asia #travelphotography #bucketlist
Would you visit Velaris, the City of Starlight in Would you visit Velaris, the City of Starlight in real life? 

🗺 Comment 'GUIDE' and I'll send you my free guide for visiting this viewpoint in Switzerland.

📍location in Europe at the end 

#velaris #acotar #europe #booklover #switzerland
Everything I’ve bought in Japan 🛍️🇯🇵 I’ve always Everything I’ve bought in Japan 🛍️🇯🇵

I’ve always found shopping in Japan quite overwhelming so for my fourth visit I made a shopping wishlist of items I wanted to get for myself and loved ones. Doing the research on items that were ‘worth’ buying and were to get them saved me a lot of time and money on this trip. 

💭 Comment ‘Japan’ and I’ll send you my full Japan shopping list template. 

💬 If you have any questions about the items feel free to ask below. 

📌 All products are mentioned in the carousel. 

#japan #shoppinghaul #japanshopping #asia
🙇🏻‍♀️ Part 7 of media to read in your twenties ✨ 🙇🏻‍♀️ Part 7 of media to read in your twenties ✨

Here’s your next round of long-form reads for navigating your twenties.

💌 Enjoyed this post? I share weekly media recommendations (books, films, articles, podcasts & more) in my newsletter—link in bio if you’d like to join.

💡 Want even more? Check out my full “media to consume instead of doom-scrolling” series on my profile.

💭 Want the links for these articles? Sign up for my newsletter for the full list of articles + essays featured here.

#twenties #articles #whattoread
I spent a month in Japan — and these are the place I spent a month in Japan — and these are the places I don’t regret visiting on my fourth trip. 🇯🇵

🗺️ Comment ‘guide’ and I’ll send you my 3-week Japan travel itinerary! 🗺️

Out of hundreds of photos, these are just a few of my favourite moments from travelling through Japan last summer. It was my fourth visit, this time venturing well beyond the Golden Route.

The quiet walking trails, slower mornings, and natural landscapes felt worlds away from the neon lights, skyscrapers, and crowds that many people imagine when they think of Japan. As incredible as Tokyo and Osaka are, stepping beyond them revealed a softer, more contemplative side of the country that I’ll always hold onto.

Visiting these lesser-travelled places last summer was a reminder that some of Japan’s most beautiful moments exist off the well-worn path.

💭 Have you visited any of these places in Japan?

📍Places in Japan featured in the carousel:

🏖️ The sandbar in Miyazu Bay, northern Kyoto Prefecture

⛩️ Kurama-dera — an easy day trip from Kyoto

✨ A charming canal town in Okayama Prefecture, known for its Edo-period merchant district 

🚞 The panoramic open-air train along the Takachiho Railway

🌿 Shirakawa-go — a UNESCO World Heritage village of traditional thatched farmhouses

🌊 The seaside village of Ine, in northern Kyoto Prefecture

📷 Photos edited using my Fujifilm Lightroom presets (linked in my bio) 

#japan #asia #asiatravel #travelphotography #bucketlist @lightroom @sonyaustralias @visitjapanau @visitjapanjp
New year goals and mindsets I’m carrying into this New year goals and mindsets I’m carrying into this year. 🙇🏻‍♀️🌱

These are a few gentle promises I’m making to myself — spanning personal, financial, and productivity habits as I navigate my mid-twenties.

If my twenties have taught me anything, it’s that goals need intention. Not a “I’ll do it later” mindset, but one that still knows how to appreciate the present while planning for the future.

💭 Enjoyed this post? Comment “list”, and I’ll send you my full list of New Year's goals and habits.

💬 What are you hoping to prioritise this year?

#newyear #habits #twenties #Japan

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