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Chandeokgung Palace (창덕궁과 후원)Free Things to Do in Seoul South Korea.

Travel, Blog, South Korea, Travel Tips & Guides · July 25, 2023

10 Things To Know Before You Travel To South Korea

If you're planning to travel to South Korea you need to know these things for your trip! I've lived in South Korea since 2022 and I wish I had known about these things when I first arrived in Korea. Not only would I have saved time but I would have gotten to experience more cultural activities and ...

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

Blog, South Korea, Travel, Travel Tips & Guides · July 19, 2023

Seoul Travel Bucket List: 10 Best Places to Visit in Seoul

If you're planning a trip to South Korea you'll need to add these places for your trip to Seoul. Seoul is a huge city to explore with a range of activities to try for any first-time and seasoned traveler. Living in Korea since 2022 I always find myself discovering new places and activities in this ...

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Spring in South Korea in 2024, Gyeongju Cherry Blossom Spots

Blog, South Korea, Travel Tips & Guides · July 2, 2023

Spring in South Korea 2026: Where to See the Cherry Blossoms in Korea

Are you planning a trip to South Korea in the spring? You've picked one of the best times of the year to visit South Korea. From April to June South Korea will be filled with cherry blossoms and seasonal festivals to add to your travel bucket list. Spring in South Korea is a magical experience ...

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Blog, Photography · June 29, 2023

Step-By-Step Process to Travel Content Creation

There are a variety of steps that go into my creative routine as a travel photographer. Bringing the photos to life involves many facets. From researching the location, making a mood board for inspiration, taking the images, editing, and finally posting the photos. This article will dive into my ...

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Best Travel Gear for Content Creation in 2023

Blog, Photography, Travel Tips & Guides · June 26, 2023

Best Travel Photography Gear Worth Your Money

Taking photos as a solo traveller isn’t always easy. Over the years, I’ve learned how to capture my own shots and experiment with the gear that works best for me. In this guide, I’m sharing my top travel photography gear recommendations for 2025, drawn from years of travelling solo. I’ll also answer ...

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Renting a Hanbok in South Korea

Blog, Travel, Travel Tips & Guides · June 17, 2023

Why Group Travel Is Right For You

Are you unsure whether a group trip or group travel is for you? Whether you're a seasoned traveler or traveling for the first time, group travel has many benefits that should be considered for your next trip. Here are 7 reasons why taking a group trip may be the best decision you ever made. ...

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Nami Island in Seoul South Korea

Blog · February 6, 2023

Free Resources

Welcome to the free resource library. I hope any of these resources can help or inspire you in any way. Whether it's planning your next trip, starting your photography journey, or life abroad. Feel free to contact me at kelly@kellytoday.com for any questions. Choose your free resource! ...

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Style · November 30, 2020

Current Obsession: Neutral Greys and Nudes

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Blog · October 5, 2020

Simple + Classic Wardrobe Staples for Fall

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Style, Trends · October 15, 2019

3 Gorgeous Ways to Style a Blazer this Fall

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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
cosy rituals I’ve been leaning into this month 🐚✨️ cosy rituals I’ve been leaning into this month 🐚✨️🙇🏻‍♀️📚

Since you’ve been enjoying my monthly favourites here and on Substack, this is a little sneak peek into my January so far — the small rituals, slow moments, and a few things that have made summer feel extra comforting.

💭 What have you been enjoying so far this January?

📌 extra information about products featured: 

📖 My latest read is The Wedding People by Alison Espoch. I'm hoping to read at least 50 books this year.

📽 All my latest media recommendations (TV shows, films and books) is linked in my substack pages. 

📚 Ereader is from @kobobooks

📝 journal is from @mujiaus 

#australia #monthlyfavourites #dayinmylife
📱 Apps I’ve been using to make life a little easie 📱 Apps I’ve been using to make life a little easier and more mindful.🙇🏻‍♀️

These are tools that help me focus, stay organised, and enjoy the small moments this year. 

👉🏻 Swipe through to see my current favourites — maybe you’ll find one to try too.

💭 Do you have any app recommendations?

📌 apps to download for 2026: 

📚 Best app for reading free books, magazines and listening to audiobooks. 

💻  App to organise all your notes, tasks and lists in one place. I personally love using @notionhq for planning my trips, content, and my reading. I’ve got Notion templates you can download in my bio. 

📖 Handy reading tracking app for all your book stats and finding book recommendations. 

🧣 Plan and organise your entire wardrobe in a single app. 

💸 Manage your expenses between friends or family with this expense tracker app. 

📱 Can’t stop scrolling on your phone? Restrict your phone and/or app usage with @opalapp

#apps #productivity #newyear

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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
cosy rituals I’ve been leaning into this month 🐚✨️ cosy rituals I’ve been leaning into this month 🐚✨️🙇🏻‍♀️📚

Since you’ve been enjoying my monthly favourites here and on Substack, this is a little sneak peek into my January so far — the small rituals, slow moments, and a few things that have made summer feel extra comforting.

💭 What have you been enjoying so far this January?

📌 extra information about products featured: 

📖 My latest read is The Wedding People by Alison Espoch. I'm hoping to read at least 50 books this year.

📽 All my latest media recommendations (TV shows, films and books) is linked in my substack pages. 

📚 Ereader is from @kobobooks

📝 journal is from @mujiaus 

#australia #monthlyfavourites #dayinmylife
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