Although South Korea was not part of my original travel plans, I was stoked to learn that I can stopover in Seoul. With only two days in Seoul, my plans revolved around eating Korean food, market hopping, buying cute Korean stationery, and visiting sites along the way. Since my first visit to South Korea was super…
Destinations
Aloft Taipei Zhongshan | A Comprehensive Review Of This Hotel
During our year of travel, we planned to stay in Taiwan for three months. We struggled to find accommodations online and decided to stay in a hotel for a few weeks while looking for an apartment. We chose the Aloft Taipei Zhongshan based on location, points redemption and service. If you are visiting Taipei and…
10 Delicious And Cheap Food In Singapore You Must Try
When I was planning my trip to Singapore, I kept reading about how Singapore is so expensive and that there is no way I’ll be able to find delicious and cheap food in Singapore. But once I landed there, I realized how possible it is to eat well in Singapore without breaking the bank. I can’t tell…
Smith Suites Chiang Mai | How a $425 apartment made a year of travel possible
Before I give you the full scope on Smith Suites, I need to tell you an important story. Ready? Here goes. Once upon a time on a cold Toronto Sunday in 2015, I numbed my sadness by binge reading one of my favourite FIRE bloggers. For context, that year was a rough one for me;…
What’s It Like At The Blue Spur Bed And Breakfast New Zealand
We visited a small town called Hokitika during our month long trip to New Zealand. Since this town had a population of 3,000 during our visit, you can imagine that it was a bit of a challenge to find accommodations. Luckily, we stumbled upon Blue Spur Bed and Breakfast, a small guest home with one…