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Whether you're a Kdrama enthusiast, a Kpop fan, or simply eager to explore Korea for the first time or nth times, Korea Files offers unique insights and curated travel recommendations to make your journey unforgettable. Expect well-curated itineraries and guides worth your reading time and hard-earned money. My guides and itineraries usually include: ✅ Day-to-Day Itinerary with Interactive Map ✅ Free Access to My KakaoMap Group for Easy Navigation in Korea ✅ Kdrama Filming Locations From a Certified Kdrama Fan ✅ Kpop Locations From a Certified Kpop Fan ✅ Highly-rated Restaurants and Coffee Shops ✅ Shopping Destinations ✅ Highly-rated Hotels Based on Your Budget ✅ Discounted Tours and Travel Essentials ✅ Budget Travel Tips From a Seasoned Travel Planner While Korea remains my primary focus, I can also create travel guides and itineraries for other countries that I frequently travel to such as: 🇯🇵 Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hakone, Kawaguchiko, Kamakura, etc.) 🇹🇼 Taiwan (Taipei, New Taipei, Taichung, Hualien, etc.) 🇵🇭 Philippines (Metro Manila, Boracay, Bohol, Cebu, Tagaytay, Albay, Iloilo, Bacolod, Guimaras, Bataan, and more!)
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Creating travel itineraries and guides so you don't have to. Whether you're a Kdrama enthusiast, a Kpop fan, or simply eager to explore Korea for the first time or nth times, Korea Files offers insights and curated travel recommendations to make your journey unforgettable. 🎬 Special Interests As a certified Kdrama and Kpop fan, I can curate specialized itineraries focusing on filming locations and Kpop-related activities. With intermediate Korean skills, I ensure detailed custom itineraries and guides packed with insider tips. 🗺 Unique Travel Experiences Most, if not all, my trips are DIY and self-funded, ensuring authentic reviews. As a seasoned travel planner, I provide budget travel tips, must-go places and hidden gems. Expect well-curated itineraries and guides worth your reading time and hard-earned money. ✈️ Travel Guides Beyond Korea While Korea remains the primary focus, I can also create travel guides and itineraries for other countries that I frequently travel to like Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines. 📲 Stay Connected Follow Korea Files on Instagram @koreafiles. Let’s make your next adventure to Korea—and beyond—truly unforgettable!
LANGUAGES
English (native/bilingual)
Korean (conversational)
Filipino (Tagalog) (native/bilingual)
FOCUSES & SpecialtIes
Adventure
Foodie
Female Solo
Photography
Budget
Slow Travel
Backpacker
Nature
History
Shopping
People & Culture
Relaxation
Car-free
Digital Nomads
Outdoors
DESTINATIONS
Seoul, South Korea
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Philippines
Busan, South Korea
Jeju, Jeju-do, South Korea
Incheon, South Korea
Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Daejeon, South Korea
Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Tokyo, Japan
Osaka, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Taipei, Taiwan
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan
Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, Japan
Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan
New Taipei, Banqiao District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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