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Shal & James picking tea leaves among neon green Boseong green tea fields with neatly terraced rows cascading down a hillside to mountains.

Shal & James picking tea leaves among neon green Boseong green tea fields with neatly terraced rows cascading down a hillside to mountains.

Boseong Green Tea Fields: How We Visited in 2026

Shal & James

2 days ago8 min read

Shal walking through ancient and leafy lanes in Andong Hahoe Folk Village.

Shal walking through ancient and leafy lanes in Andong Hahoe Folk Village.

Andong Hahoe Folk Village: How to Get There & Where We Stayed in 2026

Shal & James

3 days ago8 min read

Donggung Palace reflected in Wolji Pond is one of the best things to do in Gyeongju at night.

Donggung Palace reflected in Wolji Pond is one of the best things to do in Gyeongju at night.

8 Things to Do in Gyeongju in 2026: Places We'd Go Back For (And Why)

Shal & James

7 days ago9 min read

Hanbok-clad visitors photographing each other at Gyeongbokgung Palace, one of the best things to do in Seoul.

Hanbok-clad visitors photographing each other at Gyeongbokgung Palace, one of the best things to do in Seoul.

Seoul Travel Guide 2026: 3 Must-Sees, 3 Hidden Gems & How We Got Secret Garden Tickets

Shal & James

Sep 47 min read

21 Things to Do in Tromso (+ What We Loved After 5 Days in Lapland)

21 Things to Do in Tromso (+ What We Loved After 5 Days in Lapland)

21 Things to Do in Tromso (+ What We Loved After 5 Days in Lapland)

Shal & James

Feb 2415 min read

James and Shal holding hands in the gardens of the Citadel of Imperial Thăng Long in Hanoi, surrounded by greenery and historic yellow architecture, a popular stop when exploring things to do in Hanoi Old Quarter.

James and Shal holding hands in the gardens of the Citadel of Imperial Thăng Long in Hanoi, surrounded by greenery and historic yellow architecture, a popular stop when exploring things to do in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Things to Do in Hanoi Old Quarter (and Beyond): Highlights + 2 Day Itinerary

Shal & James

Jan 2412 min read

We Paid US$1,274 for a Ha Long Bay Luxury Cruise — Would We Do It Again?

We Paid US$1,274 for a Ha Long Bay Luxury Cruise — Would We Do It Again?

We Paid US$1,274 for a Ha Long Bay Luxury Cruise — Would We Do It Again?

Shal & James

Jan 217 min read

Things to do in Ninh Binh include climbing Hang Mua, where stone steps lead to dramatic viewpoints over Tam Coc, with jagged limestone peaks rising above rice paddies and winding rivers below.

Things to do in Ninh Binh include climbing Hang Mua, where stone steps lead to dramatic viewpoints over Tam Coc, with jagged limestone peaks rising above rice paddies and winding rivers below.

7 Best Things to Do in Ninh Binh & How Long to Stay (+ Itinerary)

Shal & James

Jan 209 min read

Lanterns drift, boats glide, and the riverbank glows like a dream along Hoi An’s Hoai River at night. James & Shal on a lantern release boat ride, one of the top things to do in Hoi An.

Lanterns drift, boats glide, and the riverbank glows like a dream along Hoi An’s Hoai River at night. James & Shal on a lantern release boat ride, one of the top things to do in Hoi An.

15 Best Things to Do in Hoi An: What’s Worth It & How the Ticket System Actually Works

Shal & James

Jan 1514 min read

Shal & James gazing at endless green rice fields in Vietnam

Shal & James gazing at endless green rice fields in Vietnam

How We Visited the Most Underrated Rice Fields in Vietnam: Pu Luong Nature Reserve

Shal & James

Jan 79 min read

Shal gazing at the neon skyline view just past the Ong Cay Bridge in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Shal gazing at the neon skyline view just past the Ong Cay Bridge in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

22 Best Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City (+ District 1 Walking Route)

Shal & James

Jan 610 min read

Shal wandering through the cloister at Porto Cathedral, tracing the stories etched into those blue and white tiles.

Shal wandering through the cloister at Porto Cathedral, tracing the stories etched into those blue and white tiles.

24 Best Things to Do in Porto: The Spots We’d Plan a Trip Around

Shal & James

Sep 11, 202512 min read

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