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21 Best Things to Do in South Korea 2026: Seoul, Busan, Gyeongju and Jeju

Explore South Korea with Seoul palaces and markets, Busan beaches, Gyeongju history, Jeju nature, food stops and fast train connections.

Explore Sri Lanka with Sigiriya, Ella, tea country, safaris, Galle, surf beaches, food stops and a route that avoids unnecessary backtracking.

Spend two weeks in Indonesia with Bali, the Nusa islands, Lombok, Komodo or Java, plus realistic ferry, flight and route-planning tips.

Spend two weeks in the Philippines with Palawan, Coron, El Nido, Bohol and Cebu, plus realistic ferry, flight and island-hopping tips.

Best eSIM for Indonesia: Saily, Airalo and Yesim compared for Bali, Java, Lombok, island hopping, coverage and data prices.

Best travel insurance for the Philippines: SafetyWing, island hopping, ferries, scooters, diving, medical cover and exclusions.

Best travel insurance for South Korea: SafetyWing, medical care, hiking, Jeju, transport disruption, exclusions and claims tips.

Best travel insurance for New Zealand: SafetyWing, road trips, hiking, rental cars, medical care, exclusions and claims tips.

Best travel insurance for Sri Lanka: SafetyWing, tuk-tuks, trains, surf, medical care, exclusions and backpacker claims tips.

Best travel insurance for Europe backpackers: SafetyWing, Euro summer risks, trains, ferries, medical cover, exclusions and claims tips.

Best travel card for Portugal for Australians: Up, Wise, YouTrip and Revolut compared for EUR spending, ATMs, fees and backups.

Renting a car in Italy: when it is worth it, ZTL zones, trains vs cars, licence/IDP notes, tolls, deposits, excess and DiscoverCars tips.