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15 Best Book Cafes & Bookstores in Seoul (2026 Guide)

Reading Time: 8 minutesThere’s nothing quite like the comfort of a cozy book café or independent bookstore, where I can relax with a good book, sip a warm drink, and unwind in a peaceful atmosphere. Whether I want to read in a quiet Hanok café, sip coffee surrounded by art books, or discover a hidden literary retreat, Seoul…

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Ultimate Hoi An Travel Guide: What to See, Do and Eat

Nara Day Trip Guide: How To Get To Nara Deer City

3 Days in Sukhothai Itinerary

Reading Time: 6 minutesSukhothai is a beautiful province found in tropical Thailand. Everywhere you go in Thailand is overflowing with an ambiance and environment that will make you feel as if you have found heaven on earth! It is definitely one of the most beautiful islands in Asia! This incredible place is home to some of Thailand’s most…

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5 Days in Taipei Itinerary: The Ultimate Traveler’s Guide

25 Free Things To Do In Seoul

9 Of The Most Instagram Worthy Things To Do In Beijing

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe amount of photos I took in Beijing was insane. I bombarded my Instagram followers with pictures of its historic attractions, charming streets and beautiful buildings. With so many beautiful places to choose from it was hard to pick my absolute favorites but I managed to narrow it down to my top 9. Keep reading for…

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Gyeongju Travel Guide: The Perfect 2-Day Itinerary (2026)

Reading Time: 17 minutesPlanning your first trip to Gyeongju? This comprehensive Gyeongju Travel Guide covers everything you need to know, including the best things to do, where to stay, the best cafés and restaurants, transportation tips, and a sample itinerary. Based on more than a decade of personal visits, this guide will help you make the most of…

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The Beijing Layover Itinerary – How To See Beijing During A Layover

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen I flew back home to Germany from Seoul, I had a Beijing layover and decided to book the flight with the longest layover possible to venture out into the city! I had a total of 14 hours to spend a whole day in the Chinese capital to explore everything and a little more! Even if you are in…

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The Compact Xi’an Itinerary – The Best Things to See and Do in Xi’an

Reading Time: 4 minutesHands down, Xi’an is one of my favorite places I’ve traveled to in China. The city has something so unique and special about it that you simply cannot find anywhere else! Due to its boom in the Tang Dynasty, when Arabian and Persian traders carried on business and settled in the city, the Muslim influence is…

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The Best Compact Shanghai Itinerary

Reading Time: 3 minutesAre you traveling to China and want to see as many awesome places as you can in a short time? If so, you probably shouldn’t spend too much time exploring Shanghai, China’s second largest metropolis, and rather invest more time in admiring China’s natural beauties such as the marvelous karst hills in Guilin or the…

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I’m Linda, a German-American travel creator living in South Korea since 2015.

I share realistic Korea travel guides, hotel tips, hidden gems, and family-friendly ideas from my life here.

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