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Where to stay in Jeju – a guide to South Korea’s holiday island

Fancy a holiday where you’ll be able to hop from one gorgeous beach to the next, visit all kinds of quirky museums, and see stunning natural landscapes? South Korea’s “island of the gods” – Jeju Island – is the perfect destination for you.

Whether you’re staying for 3 days or a week in this beautiful subtropical paradise, you’ll never run out of things to do. But what most first-time visitors are surprised to find out is that Jeju is huge. Even with a rental car, you can’t go around the whole island in one day. This is why you need to make sure you know exactly where to stay in Jeju, depending on what you’re in the mood to see and do.

This quick and easy guide to the island’s best hotels and accommodations will help you decide where to stay in Jeju. Whether you’re in the mood for an exciting road trip, tons of shopping and food crawls, or barefoot luxury, we’ve got the best of the island for you.

5 days in Slovenia – the perfect road trip itinerary

Europe, Slovenia, Travel Guides

We drove into Ljubljana at the tail end of a 2-week road trip in Croatia and Slovenia.

What followed was an exciting medley of sights and activities that I never thought could fit comfortably into a 5-day road trip. From the beautiful and charming Ljubljana, we explored medieval castles and towns, saw spectacular caves, and drove past stunning landscapes. We hiked up a mountain and through a ravine.

We spent mornings in cafés and afternoons by the lake, all while eating delicious local cuisine and having fun and lighthearted conversations with friendly locals and happy travelers.

Where to stay in Ljubljana, Slovenia – best hotels in the city center and old town

Europe, Slovenia, Travel Guides

Ljubljana is the perfect destination for a relaxing city break.

Even though it’s Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana has a small-town charm and laidback atmosphere – you’ll never feel overwhelmed or rushed here. The locals are friendly and there are also plenty of green spaces, making it a truly relaxing holiday destination.

Gyeongju – a day trip to South Korea’s ancient capital

Asia, South Korea, Travel Guides

South Korea is mostly known for being modern – even futuristic.

And when you’re in the major cities like Seoul and Busan, you can see this everywhere with all the towering buildings, ultra-bright city lights, and high-speed Internet. Even their tourism organizations highlight the country’s dynamism and rapid progress.

Despite this, however, pockets of cultural destinations where visitors can catch a glimpse of Korea’s splendid past remain. One such destination is Gyeongju – the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Silla, home of some of the best Buddhist art in the Far East.

If you’re into ancient cultures and traditions – or just want a break from the fast cars and bright lights of South Korea’s bustling cities – take a day trip to Gyeongju, South Korea’s ancient capital.

Best things to do in Colmar, France – itinerary and travel guide

Europe, France, Travel Guides

Storybook houses lined up throughout the city in various blues and yellows, lush greenery as far as your eye can see, and jubilant locals clinking their glasses of Riesling together while watching people pass by.

Top things to do in Hallstatt – travel guide to Austria’s gorgeous lakeside town

Austria, Europe, Travel Guides

After several days exploring Vienna, we set out to explore more of Austria’s beautiful destinations.

Our next stop was Hallstatt, a dreamy lakeside town in the heart of the Salzkammergut district. But even the drive from Vienna to Hallstatt was an adventure itself, filled with one amazing scene after another.