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Does it Get Lonely Traveling Long Term Alone?
The most common question I receive from friends, family, strangers, other travelers, is: “Do you get lonely?”. The short answer is no. I can count on one hand how many times I have felt lonely over the past few months. I feel lonely only in the company of other people, specifically other people who don’t truly want to be with…
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South Korea: Must Try Foods you Need to Know
Wow. Just looked through my camera roll and if I shared all my food pics, I would need to sit down with you over a bottle of wine and a detailed powerpoint. Here are some highlights. Korean BBQ I couldn’t go to Korea without trying BBQ….and boy did I ever try it! My first time having it I went with…
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Thyra Travels: Getting Out of the Big City: Jeju Island and Busan
After my six weeks in Seoul, and before my month trekking across Vietnam, I wanted to go see other parts of South Korea. I decided to travel to two places, the volcanic island of Jeju, and South Korea’s second largest city, Busan. Jeju I started in Jeju, I had three full days to discover the beautiful island. I was so…
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South Korea 2018 Solo Traveler Budget
Korea! I don’t think I have ever spent this much money on food in my life. Luckily for me, I was getting free accommodation most of the time. In Seoul I taught English in exchange for a bed. Included in this deal I was also able to eat rice, ramen, and kimchi for free! I “saved” a ton of money…