If you’re looking for authentic Korean food in Seoul, a good rule of thumb, which I've mentioned here several times, is to go to places that specialize in just a few dishes. When a restaurant focuses on only a handful of menu items, you know they’ve mastered them. One perfect example is Gobong Samgyetang. Located in Myeongdong, …

Edinburgh has a reputation for being expensive, and it can be if you’re buying tickets for every major attraction. But I quickly realised you can see and experience a huge part of the city without spending much at all. Some of my favourite moments there were completely free. Dean Village If you’re planning your trip around a budget,…

I didn’t expect to spend that much time at the National Museum of Scotland, but it ended up being one of the most worthwhile stops in Edinburgh. It’s one of those places you can pop into “just for a bit” and then realise an hour or two has passed. The Grand Gallery What I liked most is that it doesn’t feel niche or overly academic. …

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…