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Four small stone Buddha statues on a rock at Daegu's Donghwasa Temple, one of the most enjoyable places for solo travel in South Korea

An Expat’s Guide to Solo Travel in South Korea

ByAlex April 28, 2024January 26, 2025 January 26, 2025

Find out everything you need to know about solo travel in South Korea from an expat spending a year here and extensively exploring the country alone.

Green bushes and purple flowers with a white bench in front and several white parasols in the background. A sign on the left says "Seoul my soul".

Asia | Destinations | South Korea

When is the Best Time to Visit South Korea?

ByAlex April 26, 2024January 25, 2025 January 25, 2025

The best month to visit South Korea is April (warm weather + cherry blossom season). An expat explains the highlights and lowlights of each month here.

Three mechanical brown cows eating hay outside Cheese Industry in Ikseondong Hanok Village

Asia | Destinations | South Korea

A Guide to Visiting Ikseon-dong Hanok Village in 2025

ByAlex April 16, 2024July 29, 2024 July 29, 2024

The best things to do in Ikseon-dong Hanok Village include going to a shooting range, a photobooth and a cheese factory.

The Golden Maitreya Buddha Statue standing between the Gate of Four Heavenly Kings (left) and Hall of the Eight Snapshots of the Buddha's Life (right)

Asia | Destinations | South Korea

A Tourist’s Guide to Visiting Beopjusa Temple

ByAlex April 9, 2024February 1, 2025 February 1, 2025

All you need to know before visiting Beopjusa Temple, a key site for Korean Buddhism.

History, costs, opening hours, facilities, bus info and more.

A yellow bridge that crosses over green trees and sits below artificial purple trees in Singapore's Gardens by the Bay

Safest Southeast Asian Countries to Visit in 2025

ByAlex April 6, 2024July 22, 2024 July 22, 2024

The safest Southeast Asian countries to visit in 2025 are Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia.

The best time to visit Salar de Uyunu in Bolivia is during the wet season as you increase your chances of being able to see the mirror effect as shown in this image. The picture shows bright orange skies at sunset with purple reflected at the top and bottom of the photos, and a symmetrical image of the dark clouds and mountains forming a thin line across the middle.

Bolivia | Destinations | South America

When Is The Best Time To Visit Salar De Uyuni?

ByAlex March 26, 2024March 26, 2024

The best time to visit Salar de Uyuni is during the rainy season from December-March to see the famous mirror effect.

The entrance to Bongeunsa Temple in Seoul. It shows an archway in the traditional Korean style, being held up by wooden poles, with a white sign in the centre on which letters are written in the Korean language

Asia | Destinations | South Korea

Requirements For Teaching English In South Korea In 2024

ByAlex March 24, 2024March 24, 2024

The requirements for teaching English in South Korea are to be a native English speaker, have a degree, obtain TEFL certification and not have a criminal record or serious health issues.

A mountain standing above the ruins of Machu Picchu at the famous Inca site, with clouds in the background floating across the grey skies

What Are The Cheapest Countries In Latin America For Tourists In 2025?

ByAlex March 24, 2024January 29, 2025 January 29, 2025

The cheapest countries in Latin America for tourists in 2025 are Bolivia, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras and Peru. Although Colombia, Paraguay and El Salvador aren’t far behind.