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15 Best Things to Do in Busan 2026: Beaches, Markets, Temples and Views

The best things to do in Busan for a first trip, including Gamcheon, Jagalchi, Haeundae, Gwangalli, temples, beaches, food and where to stay.

The best things to do in Seoul for a first trip, including palaces, markets, neighbourhoods, hikes, nightlife, DMZ tours, food and where to stay.

Explore Croatia with Dubrovnik, Split, Hvar, Korcula, Plitvice, Krka, Istria, ferry days, coastal old towns and island-hopping routes.

Explore New Zealand with Milford Sound, Queenstown, Mount Cook, Rotorua, Hobbiton, Waitomo, road trips, hikes and weather-aware pacing.

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.