Just a two-minute walk from The Sunan Hotel Solo, Lokananta Bloc & Records pairs Indonesian music history with photogenic creative spaces. Come along for a gallery visit and a relaxed café stop at Sawahita in Surakarta, Indonesia.
After exploring Mangkunegaran Palace in Solo, Indonesia, I sat down at Pracimasana for smoky beef, traditional tea, and a peaceful garden setting. Here’s what I enjoyed, how to find the restaurant, and what to check before booking.
Need somewhere to rest after a late night in Hongdae or Hapjeong? This clean, men-only sauna near Hongik University Station is open 24 hours, with compact hot and cold pools and space to catch a little sleep.
A free church-spire viewpoint in Suwon brought me right back to climbing Europe’s old bell towers. Here’s how to visit Noeulbit Observatory at Suwon Jeil Church and combine it with Jidong Market and the colorful lanes of Jidong Mural Village.
After spending about a year working in Bolivia, Uyuni is still the place I tell every South America traveler not to miss. Here’s my personal guide to its mirror-like landscapes, food stops, altitude challenges, and where to go beyond the salt desert.
Planning a solo trip or family trip to Tbilisi, Georgia? Here’s my personal guide to the best time to visit, where to soak in the sulfur baths, where to stay, and the spots I’d actually recommend—from Chreli Abano and Mtatsminda Park to Fabrika and Stamba Hotel.
Planning a Yerevan, Armenia trip? This guide covers the city’s first impressions, the Armenian Genocide Museum, Cascade Yerevan, NOY Brandy, and key church and walking spots around the capital. If you love destinations with history, atmosphere, and depth, Yerevan leaves a lasting impression.
Looking for an unusual half-day outing in Yeouido, Seoul? I toured the National Assembly Museum, had a surprisingly affordable lunch at the National Assembly cafeteria open to the public, and wrapped it up with the gift shop and café. It’s a fun, budget-friendly Seoul stop that feels far more accessible than most people expect.
A simple cup of fresh orange juice at Jemaa el-Fna turned out to be one of my strongest memories from Marrakech, Morocco. If you’re wondering what’s actually worth trying in the square, this is the experience I’d go back for first—especially at sunset, when the whole plaza comes alive.
Planning a fall trip to Andong, South Korea? This guide maps out the Path of a Thousand Years of Spirit through Bongjeongsa, Dosan Seowon, Hahoe Village, and Byeongsan Seowon, plus the best dates for the Andong International Mask Dance Festival and World Heritage Festival Andong. If you want heritage by day and unforgettable traditional performances by night, this is the season to go.