Tag: backpacking

  • 4 Mistakes First-Time Travelers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

    4 Mistakes First-Time Travelers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

    I can’t believe it has been over fifteen years since I set off from home with a one-way ticket and a backpack that towered over me, ready for my first solo adventure. It was my first time traveling alone, and I never looked back. Traveling is like a drug, it opens your mind to new…

  • Your Guide to the Best Hiking in South Korea

    Your Guide to the Best Hiking in South Korea

    When you picture South Korea, your mind probably goes to neon signs, busy cities, and K-pop performances rather than hiking. It doesn’t have a reputation as a destination for those who love the outdoors.   And yet, hiking is South Korea’s national pastime. About 70% of the country’s terrain is made up of low, forested mountains.…