Kevin Miller
Based in South Korea
English, Korean
Oblique Route
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Our Story
I’m an expat who has called South Korea home for fifteen years—and in that time, I’ve traveled extensively across Asia with a camera in hand and an appetite for the authentic. I have a passion for immersive, off-the-beaten-path travel—eating where the locals eat, wandering where other tourists don’t, and seeking the stories that don’t show up in any guidebook. If you’re looking for someone who knows the backstreets of Tokyo, the mountain trails of Korea, and the street food stalls of Vietnam from years of firsthand experience—I’m your guy.
Travel Style
I design thoughtful, immersive trips for culturally curious travelers who want more than a sightseeing checklist. My itineraries balance meaningful experiences—neighborhood walks, local food and crafts, history and culture—with plenty of space to explore at your own pace. Every recommendation comes from years of firsthand experience living and traveling abroad, not a guidebook. I help curious travelers experience places more deeply, with a plan that’s structured enough to feel effortless but flexible enough to leave room for discovery. I have a particular passion for road trips—there’s no better way to experience a place than by car, at your own pace, on roads most travelers never see. If any of this resonates with you, get in touch and let’s start planning your next journey.
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Reviews (1)
Giselle F.
15 days ago
Kevin was beyond helpful in helping us with our first trip to Jeju Island. He took into account our preferences of activities and made a list of recommendations based on where we were staying. The list even included Naver links so we could easily find each location, which I referred to frequently throughout our trip. He also checked in before for any last minute questions. Overall, we had a great experience and we would 100% use Kevin again to help plan any future trips.
Giselle F.
15 days ago
Kevin was beyond helpful in helping us with our first trip to Jeju Island. He took into account our preferences of activities and made a list of recommendations based on where we were staying. The list even included Naver links so we could easily find each location, which I referred to frequently throughout our trip. He also checked in before for any last minute questions. Overall, we had a great experience and we would 100% use Kevin again to help plan any future trips.
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A Foodie's Guide to Osaka: The Kitchen of Japan
Osaka is arguably the best food city in Japan, which by extension makes it one of the best food cities in the world. In fact, the Japanese have a nickname for Osaka: Tenka no Daidokoro (天下の台所), or “The Kitchen of the Nation.” While it originally referred to the city’s role in the trade of ingredients like rice and dashi, it is now primarily used to celebrate Osaka’s vibrant street food culture and its reputation as a gastronomic playground. If you’re planning your first trip to Osaka, let this guide serve as your introduction to the city’s most iconic dishes. Follow my tips and you too can take part in the time-honored Osakan tradition of Kuidaore (食い倒れ)—“eat until you drop!”
A Foodie's Guide to Osaka: The Kitchen of Japan
Osaka is arguably the best food city in Japan, which by extension makes it one of the best food cities in the world. In fact, the Japanese have a nickname for Osaka: Tenka no Daidokoro (天下の台所), or “The Kitchen of the Nation.” While it originally referred to the city’s role in the trade of ingredients like rice and dashi, it is now primarily used to celebrate Osaka’s vibrant street food culture and its reputation as a gastronomic playground. If you’re planning your first trip to Osaka, let this guide serve as your introduction to the city’s most iconic dishes. Follow my tips and you too can take part in the time-honored Osakan tradition of Kuidaore (食い倒れ)—“eat until you drop!”
Essential Hong Kong: Where to Eat, Stay & Explore
Hong Kong is one of those cities that grabs you immediately and doesn't let go. I've visited multiple times over the years, and it never gets old—stepping off the MTR into the humidity and noise and sheer density of it, looking up at a skyline that seems to defy physics, smelling roast meat and diesel and the sharp salt of dried seafood from a wet market stall all at once. Few cities in the world pack as much into such a small space: world-class food, dramatic urban landscapes, colonial history, bustling markets, serene hiking trails, and outlying islands that feel a world away from the urban rush. The contrast is what makes it extraordinary. You can hike a quiet ridge trail in the morning with the South China Sea spread out below you, and be eating Michelin-starred roast goose over rice at a no-frills lunch counter by noon. That kind of range, compressed into a city of this size, is genuinely rare. What follows are my recommendations for getting the most out of this extraordinary city.
Essential Hong Kong: Where to Eat, Stay & Explore
Hong Kong is one of those cities that grabs you immediately and doesn't let go. I've visited multiple times over the years, and it never gets old—stepping off the MTR into the humidity and noise and sheer density of it, looking up at a skyline that seems to defy physics, smelling roast meat and diesel and the sharp salt of dried seafood from a wet market stall all at once. Few cities in the world pack as much into such a small space: world-class food, dramatic urban landscapes, colonial history, bustling markets, serene hiking trails, and outlying islands that feel a world away from the urban rush. The contrast is what makes it extraordinary. You can hike a quiet ridge trail in the morning with the South China Sea spread out below you, and be eating Michelin-starred roast goose over rice at a no-frills lunch counter by noon. That kind of range, compressed into a city of this size, is genuinely rare. What follows are my recommendations for getting the most out of this extraordinary city.
Cycling South Korea’s Jeju Island
Every Korean knows that Jeju Island is special—for Korean nationals, it has been the go-to domestic holiday destination for generations. According to the Official Aviation Guide, the Seoul Gimpo-Jeju flight path is the busiest airline route in the world, servicing an estimated 14.4 million seats in 2025. However, Jeju still flies under the radar for many international travelers, who tend to favor the mainland destinations of Seoul and Busan. I’ve now been to Jeju seven times and counting, and I keep going back because in a country that feels largely homogeneous, Jeju is distinct. It still feels like Korea, but at the same time it’s unique. The black volcanic basalt rock, the dramatic coastline and azure sea, and the distinctive food are features that set it apart, and they’re all compelling reasons for including Jeju Island in your South Korea itinerary.
Cycling South Korea’s Jeju Island
Every Korean knows that Jeju Island is special—for Korean nationals, it has been the go-to domestic holiday destination for generations. According to the Official Aviation Guide, the Seoul Gimpo-Jeju flight path is the busiest airline route in the world, servicing an estimated 14.4 million seats in 2025. However, Jeju still flies under the radar for many international travelers, who tend to favor the mainland destinations of Seoul and Busan. I’ve now been to Jeju seven times and counting, and I keep going back because in a country that feels largely homogeneous, Jeju is distinct. It still feels like Korea, but at the same time it’s unique. The black volcanic basalt rock, the dramatic coastline and azure sea, and the distinctive food are features that set it apart, and they’re all compelling reasons for including Jeju Island in your South Korea itinerary.
Bali Beyond the Beaches
If ever there was a quintessential tropical paradise, surely Bali is it. But amid an explosion in popularity in recent years, Bali is changing. As development increases and tourist numbers rise, you may be wondering—is Bali still worth it? It turns out—yes, not only is it possible to find the quiet serenity and natural beauty that made this island famous, but with a little insider knowledge, it’s actually quite easy.
Bali Beyond the Beaches
If ever there was a quintessential tropical paradise, surely Bali is it. But amid an explosion in popularity in recent years, Bali is changing. As development increases and tourist numbers rise, you may be wondering—is Bali still worth it? It turns out—yes, not only is it possible to find the quiet serenity and natural beauty that made this island famous, but with a little insider knowledge, it’s actually quite easy.
Hoi An, Vietnam: An Insider's Guide
Hoi An might be my favorite place in all of Southeast Asia. Few destinations can match its combination of charm and atmosphere—the lantern-lit streets of the UNESCO-listed Old Town, one of the world's best-preserved examples of a 15th-century trading port, are genuinely unlike anywhere else on earth. But Hoi An rewards more than just wandering the old quarter—An Bang Beach, surrounding rice paddies and vegetable gardens, and some of the best food and coffee in Vietnam are all within easy reach. Shockingly affordable and endlessly diverse, it's a place I keep coming back to.
Hoi An, Vietnam: An Insider's Guide
Hoi An might be my favorite place in all of Southeast Asia. Few destinations can match its combination of charm and atmosphere—the lantern-lit streets of the UNESCO-listed Old Town, one of the world's best-preserved examples of a 15th-century trading port, are genuinely unlike anywhere else on earth. But Hoi An rewards more than just wandering the old quarter—An Bang Beach, surrounding rice paddies and vegetable gardens, and some of the best food and coffee in Vietnam are all within easy reach. Shockingly affordable and endlessly diverse, it's a place I keep coming back to.
A Foodie's Guide to Osaka: The Kitchen of Japan
Osaka is arguably the best food city in Japan, which by extension makes it one of the best food cities in the world. In fact, the Japanese have a nickname for Osaka: Tenka no Daidokoro (天下の台所), or “The Kitchen of the Nation.” While it originally referred to the city’s role in the trade of ingredients like rice and dashi, it is now primarily used to celebrate Osaka’s vibrant street food culture and its reputation as a gastronomic playground. If you’re planning your first trip to Osaka, let this guide serve as your introduction to the city’s most iconic dishes. Follow my tips and you too can take part in the time-honored Osakan tradition of Kuidaore (食い倒れ)—“eat until you drop!”
A Foodie's Guide to Osaka: The Kitchen of Japan
Osaka is arguably the best food city in Japan, which by extension makes it one of the best food cities in the world. In fact, the Japanese have a nickname for Osaka: Tenka no Daidokoro (天下の台所), or “The Kitchen of the Nation.” While it originally referred to the city’s role in the trade of ingredients like rice and dashi, it is now primarily used to celebrate Osaka’s vibrant street food culture and its reputation as a gastronomic playground. If you’re planning your first trip to Osaka, let this guide serve as your introduction to the city’s most iconic dishes. Follow my tips and you too can take part in the time-honored Osakan tradition of Kuidaore (食い倒れ)—“eat until you drop!”
Essential Hong Kong: Where to Eat, Stay & Explore
Hong Kong is one of those cities that grabs you immediately and doesn't let go. I've visited multiple times over the years, and it never gets old—stepping off the MTR into the humidity and noise and sheer density of it, looking up at a skyline that seems to defy physics, smelling roast meat and diesel and the sharp salt of dried seafood from a wet market stall all at once. Few cities in the world pack as much into such a small space: world-class food, dramatic urban landscapes, colonial history, bustling markets, serene hiking trails, and outlying islands that feel a world away from the urban rush. The contrast is what makes it extraordinary. You can hike a quiet ridge trail in the morning with the South China Sea spread out below you, and be eating Michelin-starred roast goose over rice at a no-frills lunch counter by noon. That kind of range, compressed into a city of this size, is genuinely rare. What follows are my recommendations for getting the most out of this extraordinary city.
Essential Hong Kong: Where to Eat, Stay & Explore
Hong Kong is one of those cities that grabs you immediately and doesn't let go. I've visited multiple times over the years, and it never gets old—stepping off the MTR into the humidity and noise and sheer density of it, looking up at a skyline that seems to defy physics, smelling roast meat and diesel and the sharp salt of dried seafood from a wet market stall all at once. Few cities in the world pack as much into such a small space: world-class food, dramatic urban landscapes, colonial history, bustling markets, serene hiking trails, and outlying islands that feel a world away from the urban rush. The contrast is what makes it extraordinary. You can hike a quiet ridge trail in the morning with the South China Sea spread out below you, and be eating Michelin-starred roast goose over rice at a no-frills lunch counter by noon. That kind of range, compressed into a city of this size, is genuinely rare. What follows are my recommendations for getting the most out of this extraordinary city.
Cycling South Korea’s Jeju Island
Every Korean knows that Jeju Island is special—for Korean nationals, it has been the go-to domestic holiday destination for generations. According to the Official Aviation Guide, the Seoul Gimpo-Jeju flight path is the busiest airline route in the world, servicing an estimated 14.4 million seats in 2025. However, Jeju still flies under the radar for many international travelers, who tend to favor the mainland destinations of Seoul and Busan. I’ve now been to Jeju seven times and counting, and I keep going back because in a country that feels largely homogeneous, Jeju is distinct. It still feels like Korea, but at the same time it’s unique. The black volcanic basalt rock, the dramatic coastline and azure sea, and the distinctive food are features that set it apart, and they’re all compelling reasons for including Jeju Island in your South Korea itinerary.
Cycling South Korea’s Jeju Island
Every Korean knows that Jeju Island is special—for Korean nationals, it has been the go-to domestic holiday destination for generations. According to the Official Aviation Guide, the Seoul Gimpo-Jeju flight path is the busiest airline route in the world, servicing an estimated 14.4 million seats in 2025. However, Jeju still flies under the radar for many international travelers, who tend to favor the mainland destinations of Seoul and Busan. I’ve now been to Jeju seven times and counting, and I keep going back because in a country that feels largely homogeneous, Jeju is distinct. It still feels like Korea, but at the same time it’s unique. The black volcanic basalt rock, the dramatic coastline and azure sea, and the distinctive food are features that set it apart, and they’re all compelling reasons for including Jeju Island in your South Korea itinerary.
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