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Busan city guides, Gyeongju history, and personal travel stories.

Island weekends, family, and friends.

My October weekend in Gyeongju, from ancient tombs and Hwangnidan-gil to Bulguksa Temple, ten-won bread, and an evening at Woljeonggyo Bridge.

Plan a week in Busan with an area-by-area itinerary, Gwangalli’s Saturday drone show, gukbap, coastal walks and room for your own adventures.

My peaceful visit to Busan’s seaside temple, with ocean views, time to explore and practical advice for planning your own visit.

Jeonpo reminding me of Asheville, Korean dishes I’ve enjoyed, coastal visits, and the friendships shaping my long-term travels in Busan.

My practical guide to a weekend in Busan: Gamcheon, Nampo, Haedong Yonggungsa and Haeundae, with transport, budgets and room to explore.

My Cebu City food weekend: rich ramen at Mendokoro Ramenba, a roughly ₱600 pour-over at Peak Coffee Roaster, lechon, and time around IT Park.

My first visit to meet my Filipino family in Pampanga—and why the people became the most important part of the trip.