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Mid to Luxury Asian Travel for Solo Females over 40 & elderly relatives

Born in Asia then moved away; now back & rediscovering my home region.

Too old for backpacking so this blog is about mid to luxury travel (aka traveling comfortably in Korea and Singapore.) With first-hand experience tips on how to travel as a solo female OR plan a trip with elderly relatives, having traveled to Korea 10x, and updated regularly.

All the posts are not sponsored.

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  • A girl with curly hair and a leopard skin hat in a hotel in Seoul.
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  • Rolls of kimbap at a Busan food market.
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Seoul

Note: since 2024, Korea has been in the midst of a healthcare crisis, in which many doctors have gone on strike, so it may be difficult to get timely treatment for certain medical conditions.

  • Waterfall beside the lifts of Lotte Hotel Seoul.
    Best Luxury Hotels in Seoul 2026
  • The huge flower display from the ceiling of the lounge at Intercontinental COEX Seoul.
    Best Seoul Hotels with a Kitchen 2026
  • The walkway to the treatment rooms at the Sulwhasoo Spa in Myeongdong, Seoul, South Korea.
    Sulwhasoo Facial Review (Seoul)
  • Half of a Korean pear and other ingredients used to make kimchi on a white plate.
    Seoul Kimchi Class Review 2026 (Kimchi Academy)

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Busan

Note: since 2024, Korea has been in the midst of a healthcare crisis, in which many doctors have gone on strike, so it may be difficult to get timely treatment for certain medical conditions.

  • Sundari Spa at Paradise Hotel in Haeundae beach, Busan.
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  • KTX train from Seoul to Busan carriage.
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  • Busan Air Cruise cable cars travelling over Songdo Beach.
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  • The infinity pool at Signiel Busan in Haeundae.
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See more travel posts for Busan →

Singapore

  • Fullterton Hotel in Singapore.
    19 Best Luxury Hotels in Singapore (I've visited them all!)
  • The town restaurant at Raffles Bay Hotel.
    8 Best Hotels in Marina Bay, Singapore
  • The Marina Bay Sands Hotel behind Gardens by the Bay in Singapore.
    Marina Bay Sands Hotel Review
  • A bowl of laksa noodles.
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About Zhen

Moved back to Singapore after 11 years in the UK Now part-time Digital Nomad rediscovering Asia, often with elderly relatives in tow. Hence, this blog about travelling comfortably in Asia!

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  • Instant ramen packets in a Korean Supermarket in Busan.
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Recently Updated

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Hi, I'm Zhen! Born in Singapore, moved to the UK for 11 years, back again and trying to fall back in love with Asia, elderly relatives in tow. At the same time, sharing tips on how to plan holidays with seniors!

More about me →

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  • A hanok, or a traditional Korean house made of wood, in Seoul.
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A photo of Zhen holding 2 pieces of bread.

Hi, I'm Zhen! Born in Singapore, moved to the UK for 11 years, back again and trying to fall back in love with Asia, elderly relatives in tow. At the same time, sharing tips on how to plan holidays with seniors!

More about me →

Popular Posts

  • A hanok, or a traditional Korean house made of wood, in Seoul.
    3 Days in Seoul for a First-timer 2025
  • The Marina Bay Sands Hotel behind Gardens by the Bay in Singapore.
    Singapore 5 Days Itinerary

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