Urmi Vallassery

Hi! I'm Urmi, an American living and studying in the Netherlands. My blog posts document my time living abroad and offer a portfolio of my capabilities!

Tag: south korea

  • You Need to Visit INSADONG this Wonderful Christmas! 

    You Need to Visit INSADONG this Wonderful Christmas! 

    Insadong, in Seoul, is by far the BEST place to go for your Christmas gifts this year. Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas and are just looking for a nice souvenir to take home or an advantage for a loved one’s birthday, Insadong has you covered! In this blog post, I will outline how to… Read more

  • Exciting Things You Need To Do In Seoul, South Korea!

    Exciting Things You Need To Do In Seoul, South Korea!

    I have been studying abroad in Seoul for up to three months. Can’t believe it! I keep thinking of things to do in Seoul that I have to accomplish before my one-month left is up.  From the crazy cafes to quirky districts, I can assure you that you will never get bored in Seoul! I’ve… Read more

  • Traditional Tokyo Tour: Unlocking the Secrets of a Day of Authentic Exploration

    Traditional Tokyo Tour: Unlocking the Secrets of a Day of Authentic Exploration

    The second day of my Tokyo Tour reflected the traditional side of the beautiful and historic city.  From national monuments to temples, I saw a lot that day, and a bonus was the incredible food.  Check out my previous post to see what I did on Day 1 and where I stayed 🙂  Tokyo Tour:… Read more

  • Solo Travel Adventures! My Exciting Time in Tokyo, Japan Day 1

    Solo Travel Adventures! My Exciting Time in Tokyo, Japan Day 1

    This last weekend, I embarked on my first solo travel trip to Tokyo, Japan! How exciting! It was an exhilarating four days.  Solo travel has recently been romanticised and is a massive trend in our generation. You see many TikToks of people taking the plunge – and now I understand why.  I want to recap… Read more

  • Study Abroad with Me: Seoul Favourites

    Study Abroad with Me: Seoul Favourites

    It’s been two months since I arrived in Seoul, and half of my exchange semester is already gone. 🙁 I can’t believe how quickly time has flown by; it feels like I arrived in this bustling city just yesterday.  Seoul has so much to offer and has treated me well with beautiful weather, incredibly kind… Read more

  • Itinerary on Jeju Island for students (budget-friendly ideas!)

    Itinerary on Jeju Island for students (budget-friendly ideas!)
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    I recently came back from a spontaneous trip to the “slice of heaven” Jeju Island.  One of the best things about being on exchange is exploring the country you’re in, and for me, that’s South Korea. As students with a low budget, no car, and limited time, we had to make the most of our… Read more