Author spotlight

Marissa Willman

Marissa Willman earned a bachelor's degree in journalism before downsizing her life into two suitcases for a teaching gig in South Korea. Seoul was her home base for two years of wanderlusting throughout six countries in Asia. In 2011, Marissa swapped teaching for travel writing and now calls Southern California home.
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How to be a better bargainer abroad
Everybody loves a bargain. Luckily for the thrifty traveler, many marketplaces around the world are built around a bit...
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Get around town: Seoul public transportation tips
Seoul may be one of the busiest metropolises in the world, but luckily, the South Korean capital is relatively...
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Cafe culture: 7 quirky themed cafes in Seoul
No matter where you are in Seoul, you never need to look far to find a coffee shop or...
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Solo travel tips
Solo travel can be both daunting and rewarding. It's a journey of self-discovery where you can indulge your interests,...
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Find your in-flight fashion personality: 10 awesome outfits for long flights
Whether you’re jetting across the country or to an exotic international locale, there’s no escaping the fact that your...
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Tips to beat jet lag
Here are six tips to beat jet lag.
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De-stress-tinations: Low-key locales in some of the world’s busiest cities
It’s no secret that modern-day life is filled with stress. Sometimes, you just want to get away from it all...
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18 undiscovered travel hacks to up your game
Traveling can be stressful – but there are plenty of ways to make it less so. We’ve pulled together...
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Photo tour: Awesome infinity pools around the world
Infinity pools are the cherry on top of the luxury vacation sundae.