It’s been a while since I last talked about my experience living in a goshiwon in Seoul (고시원). I lived in one as an exchange student at Seoul National University years ago. However, it’s still a relatively popular accommodation choice for students, or even some adults and budget-conscious holidayers. So whether you’re a student, traveller
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Doing up your New Zealand packing list can be quite a chore. I share my essential list from my long-term trips to NZ, with some packing tips and tricks.
Want to go on an impromptu trip but afraid to take the plunge? Don’t be scared! Here are five reasons why you should take that trip.
Travelling to New Zealand and keen to know some basic Maori words? Here are 52 words and phrases I’ve used or heard during my NZ travels.
Want to apply for a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa from Singapore? I share tips from my own experience and answer FAQs on the process.
In 2018, I quit my agency job to travel slower, to gather stories from the people I met along the way, while learning more about the places I visited. A common theme that came up in my travels was the desire to stray – to move about aimlessly or from a set path, as I had did from my day job.
Travel might be on hold now, but the straying doesn’t have to stop. Till we’re out and about, take a read of my recollections and come stray with me.
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