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My Top Travel Tips for Visiting South Korea 

I’m still reeling from my trip to Japan and Korea, and I’ve been getting lots of questions about Korea in particular. So I’m sharing my favorite practical tips to help you feel prepared, confident, and excited for your own South Korea adventure!   1. Use Local Map Apps (Skip Google Maps) Before you go, download […]

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I’m Samantha.
I started VS1 Travels to spread my love of travel with my clients and community. Our blog has travel tips, inspo, and personal experiences from our team. Happy reading!
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January was a whirlwind of holiday parties, client trips, and my own two‑week adventure in Japan and South Korea with my husband, Derick, but I’m finally back home (sadly, haha) and ready to share the good stuff with you. This month, I’m breaking down my top 10 Japan travel tips so your trip feels smoother, […]

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I had an absolutely AMAZING time on our trip! We went to the Philippines to see my grandmother for her 95th birthday, then on the way home, we “stopped by” Japan and South Korea. If you want to catch the play by play, check out my highlights on my IG (and give me and VS1 […]

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