School
University of Central Lancashire, Dongguk University
Expertise
South Korean Tourism, City Tourism Planning, Solo Travel
- Emily has lived in South Korea, and traveled extensively across Asia, America, and Europe.
- She has worked as a freelance travel writer for a number of years, producing well-researched SEO guides and news articles for a range of great online publications.
- She also owns a South Korean tourism information company, by the name of Korea Uncovered.
Experience
Emily is a freelance journalist based in the North of England, focusing on travel, tourism, hospitality, and culture. With a background in Asian cultural research and experience working as a travel consultant, she has contributed to both print and online publications, including Inked Magazine, Outsider, and Low Season Traveller, as well as a range of independent travel and tourism publications. She travels regularly, spending months at a time overseas, deeply researching the culture of the destinations she finds herself in.
Education
Emily obtained a degree in Asia Pacific studies (Korean Pathway) from the University of Central Lancashire in the UK. During her time here, she also studied at Dongguk University in Seoul, South Korea, and Busan National University in Busan, South Korea.
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North Carolina
By Emily Adam
If you're in North Carolina and looking to get away from it all, you might be surprised by this scenic neighborhood located near the state's coastline.
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