Annyeong! I’m Ellen, born and raised in Korea and now living in Seoul. I love English (I majored in English Education), and I love traveling even more. My heart beats fastest when I’m on the road, camera in hand.
What you’ll find here
This blog is where I share honest, first-hand travel guides: the logistics I wish I’d known before I went, real prices, the mistakes I made so you don’t have to, and my honest verdict on whether something is worth your time and money. Most of my reviews come from trips I planned and paid for myself.
- Step-by-step how-tos: airport transfers, SIM cards, car rentals, ferries and day tours
- Honest reviews: hotels, restaurants, wildlife parks and tours, including the ones I would skip
- Itineraries and real budgets from my own trips
- Local tips for South Korea from someone who actually lives here
Where I’ve traveled
So far my favorite trips have taken me to:
- Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns and a Tasmania road trip
- New Zealand: Auckland, Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua and Queenstown
- Canada and the USA: the Rockies (Banff, Jasper, Calgary) and Glacier National Park
- Europe: France, Switzerland, Italy, the Czech Republic and Austria
- Asia: my home, South Korea, and Vietnam
I’m bringing my guides to this site destination by destination, starting with Australia and New Zealand.
Say hello
Questions about a trip, or spotted something that has changed? I’d love to hear from you on the contact page. Happy travels!