We’re taking you on a fast-paced, culture-packed journey through Seoul, South Korea. From digging into crispy Korean fried chicken and sizzling BBQ, to exploring ancient palaces and tea houses, to stepping foot near the tension-filled border of the DMZ, we made the most of every moment. Jamal shares the wild adventure of navigating Seoul’s public transit, Brittanie gets cozy with traditional teas and sweets, and we offer travel tips to help you explore Seoul like a pro. Don’t miss this episode filled with history, K-culture, epic eats, and real talk about what it’s like to squeeze Seoul into just two days!

• Stay at the Moxy Hotel, a trendy, metro-accessible hotel with a rooftop bar
• Get an eSim from Airalo before you go
• Eat Korean Fried Chicken at KyoChon and Korean BBQ at Myeongdong
• Take a DMZ Tour and explore this forbidden land (you can book with Julie, our amazing tour guide on Instagram)

• Wander through the traditional Bukchon Hanok Village
• Relax at Chatteul Tea House
• Tour the iconic Gyeongbokgung Palace
• Ride the Namsan Cable Car to the Observation Deck Seoul Tower for panoramic nighttime views.

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We finally went to Hong Kong Disneyland and completed visiting every single Disney park in the world! For those Disney adults or anyone visiting this park, we’re sharing tips on how to get the most out of your day, wait in the least lines and what food to get and what to skip.

We went to Disneyland on one of our four days in Hong Kong. You can follow the other parts of our trip in our Four Day Hong Kong Itinerary.

Get an eSim from Airalo before you go, stay at the The Salisbury YMCA Hotel and make sure to reserve your Hong Kong Disney passes well ahead of time!

Check out the experiences we did in in Hong Kong in our curated Viator Shop

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We’re taking you on a 4 day Hong Kong adventure exploring the city and Hong Kong Disneyland! If you want to take this exact trip, you can download our Hong Kong Itinerary

It gives travel tips, restaurant and hotel recommendations, links to every activity we booked, packing list, and a day by day itinerary for you to follow.

Highlights of Hong Kong:

• Stay at the The Salisbury YMCA Hotel
• Get an eSim from Airalo before you go
• Reserve your Hong Kong Disney passes ahead of time
• Visit Avenue of Stars, monasteries and temples, and day and night markets
• See the Symphony of Lights and views from observation decks and wheels
• Ride the Mid Level Escalators
• Use the Airport Express public transportation
• Get the Hong Kong Tourist Octopus Card for shopping and dining.

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• See all the experiences we did in our Hong Kong Viator Shop

• Find a great flight deal to Hong Kong by signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium and watching the daily flight deals (points & cash) that are emailed directly to you! Use our promo code TS10 to get $10 off your first year subscription.

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We’re giving you the inside scoop on what it’s really like to fly Premium Economy with Cathay Pacific. From priority check-in to mid-air meals and in-flight sleep quality, we break down every part of the 16-hour red-eye journey from Los Angeles to Hong Kong. Whether you're considering an upgrade or just curious if it’s worth the points, this honest review covers everything: seat comfort, service, entertainment, food, and overall experience.

• Enjoy bulkhead seats with extra legroom, located right behind business class
• Receive priority check-in and early boarding benefits
• Get 2 free checked bags, up to 50 lbs each
• Experience upgraded seating with amenity kits, larger pillows, and calf rests
• Elevated in-flight meals: beef with roasted veggies, fried pork noodles, Ghirardelli chocolate, and Haagen-Dazs ice cream
• Sip on wine and cocktails, with a broader drink selection than economy
• Noise-canceling headphones and enjoy a wide selection of in-flight entertainment
• Cons: limited storage, no window, and no Wi-Fi

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We spent 7 days in Costa Rica hiking to waterfalls, spotting wild sloths in the jungle, soaking in volcano-fed hot springs, and exploring our way through this amazing country. On this trip we flew in and out of San Jose and bookended our trip there. We spent two nights in Arenal and two nights in the Monteverde Cloud Forest.

Episode Highlights:

• Costa Rica Travel Tips
• Hiking to the best views of the Arenal Volcano
• Things to do in La Fortuna including: The Springs Resort, Sky Adventures Arenal Park & La Fortuna Waterfall
• Things to do in Monteverde including: Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, Sloth Observatory, El Tigre Waterfall hike, Santa Elena Reserva Bosque Nuboso

Take this exact same trip by following our⁠Costa Rica Itinerary⁠ - download the PDF guide now!

Check out our⁠ Costa Rica Viator Experiences⁠ for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to.

Hotels we stayed at on this trip:

• DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari⁠ - San Jose Costa Rica
• Arenal Hotel⁠ - Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs
• Monteverde Hotel⁠ - El Establo Mountain Hotel

If you're looking for a flight deal to Costa Rica, we recommend signing up for ⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠ to get daily flight deals (points & cash) emailed directly to you! Use our promo code TS10 to get $10 off your first year subscription.

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In this week's Travel Flashback mini episode, we each share our #1 favorite country destination that we have been to. It's hard to pick just one, but tune in to hear which 3 countries made our list, what we loved about it, and what we would want to do differently and experience next time we go back.

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In this episode we explore the growing multi-billion dollar lifestyle travel industry, starting with a full review of one of the world’s most famous clothing-optional resorts, Hedonism II in Negril, Jamaica.

We share what it’s like from a first-timer's perspective, what the resort and amenities have to offer, what to expect from the all-inclusive food, drinks, parties and theme nights, what the people at Hedo are like, and paint an open and honest picture of what it's like to spend a week-long vacation at a lifestyle resort.

• Highlights of the Hedonism II:
• All-inclusive food and drinks
• Private beach
• Daily day and night entertainment and parties
• Daily pool parties
• Half the resort is clothing optional

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This week's Just the Tip shares 10 airlines that offer free stopover products with flight and/or hotel perks that allow you to see one or more destinations for free!

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