I’ve always been drawn to places with interesting and somewhat dark stories, and the Real Mary King’s Close tour in Edinburgh was one of those activities that lived up to the hype for me. I booked the tour because I wanted to understand the city beneath the streets – the old alleys, the people who lived there, and how life really w…

If you've been reading my blog for quite some time now, then you'd know I’m a huge Harry Potter fan. The series was a big part of my childhood, so visiting places connected to it is something I genuinely enjoy doing whenever I travel. So when I went to Edinburgh, I already knew I’d be setting aside time to look up the Harry …

Seeing the Scottish Highlands had always been high on my list, so I made sure to squeeze in a day trip during my time in the UK. Even though it was just a single day, it was enough to give me a real taste of how dramatic and beautiful the landscape is up north. Wide open spaces, mountains, lochs, and views that just keep coming - i…

During my visit to Edinburgh, I stayed at Pollock Halls Campus Accommodations for four nights, and I’ll admit it felt a bit odd when I first booked it. Staying in university halls doesn’t immediately sound like a holiday plan. In the UK, though, it’s actually quite common for universities to open up their dorms to tourists during th…

When Run Seokjin Ep. Tour wrapped up in August with the Amsterdam shows, it really felt like that was the end. Or so we thought. Then on October 2 - my birthday, of all days - BitHit Music announced Encore shows for October 31 and November 1 at Munhak Stadium in Incheon.  Less than a month to go. Naturally, everyone went into a stat…

While spending the morning wandering around Notting Hill, I eventually reached the point where I needed a proper meal. I was specifically looking for something savory and filling for brunch, which turned out to be harder than expected since a lot of cafés in the area leaned more toward sweet options and pastries. That’s how I ended …