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Trips

Day trips, sights, shopping and places to stay — Korea and beyond, with the practical details other guides skip.

Our Last Morning in Cotai: Donki and the Airport Shuttle

After picking up egg tarts at the Venetian, we headed toward Don Don Donki and then the airport. Going outside helped us find our bearings after getting confused by the…

Macau Tower at Dusk: Before and After the Lights Came On

The night view was the part I came for. On my August visit, the scene felt much more striking once the bridges and buildings lit up.

The Venetian Macao: Canals and Finding Lord Stow’s

We spent about two hours wandering the Venetian without shopping. The indoor canals and painted ceilings were enough to keep us looking around; finding Lord Stow’s took longer than expected.

Senado Square and St. Paul’s: A Walk Through Macau’s Lanes

The side streets were my favourite part of this walk. We started at St. Paul’s, browsed the lanes, and gradually made our way down toward Senado Square.

Artyzen Grand Lapa: A Peninsula Base and a Postcard View

We split our Macau stay between the peninsula and Cotai. Artyzen Grand Lapa was our peninsula base, and the detail I remember most is the postcard waiting in the room.

Broadway Hotel Macau: Our Room, Water Park and Breakfast

We chose Broadway for the Grand Resort Deck access included with our stay. The room was comfortable, but the water park was the part I wanted to come back for.

Phoenix Center Plaza: Arcade, Karaoke and Bowling

Center Plaza gave us a way to keep the evening going indoors. The arcade, karaoke rooms and bowling were together on the basement level, so there was no need to…

Phoenix Hotel Pyeongchang: Our Package and Resort Stay

Our stay worked because breakfast, the water park and the other resort facilities were close enough to plan together. The room was simple; the convenience of staying inside the resort…

Blue Canyon, Pyeongchang: Pools, Warm Jets and a Quiet Afternoon

On my visit, Blue Canyon felt better suited to a relaxed swim or a family afternoon than a full day of big rides. I spent most of my time around…

Hyewon Ian Pension, Yongin: A Rooftop BBQ with Friends

The rooftop barbecue was the part I remember most. We came as a group of friends, prepared food in the kitchen and spent the evening eating together upstairs.

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