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Ulsan is just north of Busan on South Korea’s east coast. This lovely town on the banks of the grand Taehwa River is typically off the typical tourist radar, yet has so much to offer for outdoor enthusiasts!

From Seoul, a high-speed train criss-crossing the country to Busan in the southeast takes only 2.5 hours. Yes, it’s possible to build sandcastles and dip your toes in the East Sea by lunch time when traveling from Seoul! Read about the local beaches…

Namhae Island in Hallyeohaesang National Park sits among a sea of 76 other islands scattered off the southern coast of South Korea. See terraced rice paddies, village street art and turtle ships (the world’s first iron-clad war ships).

With dramatic seascapes, secret gardens, and pebble beaches, Geoje Island in Hallyeohaesang National Park is just 40 minutes west of Busan. Visit Oe Garden Park, Hakdong Pebble Beach and the cliffs at Heageumgang…

Just two hours south of Seoul by bus, the eight scenic views of Gyeryongsan National Park await your discovery. Gyeryong Mountain has been held sacred for over a thousand years and its claim to fame is…

There are many routes to the summit of Bukhansan’s highest peak, Baegundae. This route begins at the Bamgol entrance on the western side of the park. It is tough, wild, and extremely picturesque…

The Seoul Dulle Gil is divided into eight sections ideal for day hikes. Each section trailhead is near a subway stop for easy accessibility. Whether you are in Seoul for the weekend, the month, or the year, a hike is just a short metro ride away. We had a blast collecting the 28 stamps as we hiked the 157 kilometer (~97 miles) course.

The Seoul Dulle Gil is divided into eight sections ideal for day hikes. Each section trailhead is near a subway stop for easy accessibility. Whether you are in Seoul for the weekend, the month, or the year, a hike is just a short metro ride away. We had a blast collecting the 28 stamps as we hiked the 157 kilometer (~97 miles) course.

The Slovene Mountain Trail — also known as the Slovenska Planinska Pot, SPP-1 and Transversala — is a nearly 350 mile continuous trail criss-crossing Slovenia through the Alps and to the Mediterranean Sea. In the following posts, we share what we learned about terrain, equipment, cost, accommodation, food, culture, side-trips and other tidbits within the various stages.

We traveled for 355 days in 9 countries. After 50 weeks on the road, we tallied our numbers and share our expense breakdown with you, along with commentary and lessons learned. We hope our data helps you with your Round the World trip planning. Dream big!

“When you’re here, you’re one of us,” our tour guide Martin explained. We spent five weeks in Buenos Aires, discovering each neighborhood, drinking mate, slowing down and enjoying happiness…

Touring Argentina’s wine country is about slowing down (quality over quantity). We spent three days enjoying three unique experiences in Argentina’s wine regions and I recommend every place mentioned in this post…

While Chile’s W and O trails are the most popular Patagonian trekking circuits, Argentina has its fair share of less-trafficked routes that are just as awesome as Torres del Paine. In this guide, we share a few trails you may not have heard about in Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Patagonia.

After a misstep that led to a broken ankle, we faced a new challenge in our travels: Accessibility. Fortunately for us, Iguazu National Park has a number of services to accommodate visitors of all ages and ability.

Salinas Grandes in Argentina is indeed worth the road trip, but not just for the dazzling destination. Argentina’s Route 52 is one of the highest roads in the world, with some of the most colorful landscapes…

Yes, you are eager to explore Argentina’s famous Route 40. But don’t rush out of Salta! This pretty town is worth a day or two of exploration before hitting the road. Here are four must-do’s!

Was this really the way to the famous Fourteen Colors Mountain (Cerro de Catorce Colores) in Humahuaca, Argentina? We took the road less traveled, but it was an adventure!

Hell’s Gate National Park, just a two- or three-hour drive from Nairobi, is a great alternative to an expensive organized safari tour…especially if you are just in town for business or you are a budget-conscious traveler. We made a day trip to the park for less than USD$180…

Out of Africa is a beautiful lesson in non-attachment. We visited the Karen Blixen museum just outside of Nairobi…

We spent several weeks in the Ruaka and Westlands areas of Nairobi, Kenya. Here is our impression of this modern, rapidly expanding city.

Warning! This story may set a new high bar in your mind for corporate responsibility! The story of Haller park is a tale of patience and rehabilitation. Now a lush, verdant garden paradise, Haller Park was a limestone quarry wasteland forty years ago…

Hakuna matata - no worries! That’s the vibe in Jambiani Beach on the east coast of Zanzibar, where the people are quick generous, caring and quick to smile…

Have you ever dreamed of an African safari? Seeing the world’s largest animals in their natural environment? During a three day game drive through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, we saw all the major "stars" and whole lot more!

If you visit the Kilimanjaro area of Tanzania, you will spend your days with the singing, fun-loving Chaggas, who have inhabited the hills of this region for hundreds of years. Travel Is Zen spent the afternoon learning how to make the perfect cup of coffee…

I completely underestimated what it takes to hike Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. Every preconception I had about the world’s tallest freestanding mountain was proved a misconception. Truth be told, I got my ass kicked on that mountain, but I learned a lot!

While in Mumbai, we stayed in the Bandra area, along the Arabian Sea coast. We joined a walking tour to learn more about Portuguese and British influence in this neighborhood…

It’s called a slum, but through sheer grit and determination, Dharavi in Mumbai has a $650 million annual micro-economy. India is a Russian doll: there’s always someone worse off…