The view of Seoul from Bukchon Hanok Village, a popular place to visit for first-time travelers.

Seoul had been on my radar for a while, but I’ll be honest—I barely planned this trip. As a seasoned traveler, the older I get, the less I plan. I kind of just show up and let the city reveal itself! I think it’s more fun that way, don’t you agree? What I discovered was […]

A One Week Seoul Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

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Asia Travel

Bedroom view of Four Points by Sheraton Josun Seoul Myeongdong.

My stay at the Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Myeongdong, perfectly embodied my spontaneous approach to travel. To be honest, I barely planned my trip to Seoul. As a seasoned traveler, the older I get, the less I plan. I kind of just show up and let the city reveal itself! I think it’s […]

Why Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Myeongdong is the Ideal Hotel For First Visitors

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Korea

Getting micro-needling done with skin boosters is typical beauty tourism in Korea.

If you’ve ever heard the phrase “You’re not ugly, you’re just poor,” that doesn’t apply in South Korea, the plastic surgery capital of the world. It’s no secret that procedures in the U.S. are dumb expensive, so beauty tourism in Korea has become increasingly popular. And for good reason! After my positive experience with medical […]

Experiencing Beauty Tourism in Korea as an American

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Korea

Entrance of Spa on Air in Incheon Airport.

Let me share Incheon Airport’s best-kept secret: there’s a hidden spa called Spa on Air nestled in the basement level, and it’s about to become your new favorite layover spot. After traveling to Japan and Taiwan earlier in the year, I also traveled to Seoul because I wanted to experience beauty tourism in Korea. If […]

A Hidden Oasis: 2026 Guide to Spa on Air at Incheon Airport

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Korea

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