bit by the travel bug

in 2016 i had the opportunity to go to seoul, south korea to test airbnb's next thing:  airbnb trips . what an opportunity, right? i brought along my bff, chris white, for some work and fun in a city i knew little about but had heard amazing things! in 2018 i got to go back as part of my 4 month asia adventure to spend 2 weeks in seoul. i really love it here. the energy is electric, people are so warm and there's a lot to do. the city is huge but the public transportation is amazing and there is really great hiking. i fell in love with this city and hope to spend more time here (and with the people) in the future! things to experience:  mangwon market  - great local's food market mapo agricultural & marine products market (next to world cup stadium)  - VERY local. buy a crab (or other seafood) and have them cook it; enjoy it in the secret restaurant upstairs hongdae neighborhood for lots of shopping, street performers, local college scene bukcheon ne...

people always ask me for travel tips. want to live like a local? check out san francisco, new york and some of our other market locals for local host's recommendations on what to see and do. airbnb - live there (things to do and see in some major cities)

i love asia. i love the people, i love the food, i love the vast difference in culture. #iloveasianshit japan has been on my list for a long time and lucky for me i got to combine it with a work trip to singapore. even more lucky, my coworker/friend/travel buddy belinda got to come along!  i spent a week in japan... the first day i was meant to be alone but i got connected with friends of friends and had a blast.  here's some things to do and places to eat in tokyo:  kushiyakimonjirou  (really amazing skewers. recommend this menu )  tsukiji fish market  - yummy fish market, local finds, nom zekkocho teppen (絶好調てっぺん) - super interesting and awesome dining experience. kind of like japanese bbq. delicious fish and don't miss the butter rice.  sun and moon yoga  (gotanda)  harajuku for bright colors, fun, weird photos, candy, crepes and lots of treats taketora  (shinjuku) - delicious ramen fanabashiya  (shibuya) - don't ...

all my travel updates here:  #WhiteHotSouthAmericanSommer CUSCO/MACHUPICCHU/PERU inca trail 4 day/3 night hike to machupicchu: highly recommend wayki  tour group. here are some tips:  book far in advance bring a legit pancho like this one:  pancho bring clothes to just wear at night bring 4 pairs of socks hire a porter bring a day pack with camelpak earplugs super warm jacket waterproof rain jacket bring shorts/capris or convertible pants toe warmers waterproof boots aclimate in cusco before you go on the hike:  airbnb listing:  https://www.airbnb.com. sg/rooms/3641220 restaurant: cusquenita go to  sacsaywaman go to the public mercado (also the mercado near the airbnb above) BUENOS AIRES/ARGENTINA stay in soho palemo our airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com.sg/rooms/14222 restaurants: cafe tortino don julio tufic ice cream (don't miss) burger joint shopping in palermo hang in the parks San Telmo Sunday market (st...