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Hallie Pope Kielb

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Hi, I’m Hallie (AKA Hal), your travel planning pal. After living in Seoul and traveling extensively across Asia and beyond, I now design custom itineraries that are seamless, thoughtful, and tailored to your travel style. Here, you’ll find destination guides, travel tips, and inspiration to help you plan your next trip with confidence.

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🛖🍵 the most unique hotel in japan that any tea, cr 🛖🍵 the most unique hotel in japan that any tea, craft, culture, food, or hidden gem lover would ADORE

this renovated kominka, or 160 year old japanese folk house, now perfectly accommodates couples, friends, families, or even solo travelers like me. and let me tell you, the personal sauna is worth the stay alone!!

you also get free craft activities included in your stay to connect with the local culture. during the day, explore off the beaten path mt fuji viewpoints and green tea fields and then enjoy allll the amenities once you’re back 🧖‍♀️

this is serious insider info here… I bet suruga will blow up in the next 10 years, but right now, you’ll have these incredible experiences basically all to yourself ❣️

for more hidden gem japan spots tailored specifically to you, or to include this experience in your japan itinerary, reach out and let’s create something unique and unforgettable together ✨

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how do you count how many times you’ve been to a c how do you count how many times you’ve been to a country that you lived in? 🤔

as a former south korea local (seoul was my home for 3 years) who now plans south korea itineraries on the daily, I always get asked how many times I’ve been to south korea. but how do you even quantify that number when you lived somewhere for so long, constantly leaving and re-entering the country to travel to other places?

if we counted it as how many times I’ve entered korea, going through immigration and customs, that number would be…

10 times, totaling over 39 MONTHS spent there 😱

and I will simply never get sick of it! once you live abroad, you leave part of your heart in that country and visiting again feels like returning to your second home ❣️

that might be a wrap on my 2 months back in seoul for 2026, but I’ll see you again soon, korea 🇰🇷

#southkoreatrip #southkoreatravel #traveladvisorlife #seoultravels #seoultrip
🐚🌺🇯🇵 best beaches in ishigaki, okinawa (+ nearby i 🐚🌺🇯🇵 best beaches in ishigaki, okinawa (+ nearby islands)

I spent a week finding the best beaches in okinawa so you can skip straight to the good part 🌟

ishigaki is a small okinawan island, closer to taiwan than to mainland japan. it’s raw beauty absolutely blew me away and I loved going a bit farther off the beaten path in japan 🇯🇵

one of the best things to do in ishigaki is to take a ferry to other nearby yaeyama islands, including iriomote and taketomi, so I included beaches there too that can easily be done in a day trip from ishigaki via ferry ⛴️

if you’re dreaming of a beach vacation in japan and don’t want to leave it up to chance, I help travelers cut through online noise and actually design trips that work in real life 🌏 enquire today at the 🔗 in my bio!
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🌟 I’m thrilled to announce that I have been select 🌟 I’m thrilled to announce that I have been selected to attend Future Leaders in Travel in Riviera Maya, Mexico, from August 25-28!

This is an opportunity awarded to only a small group of travel advisors, so I’m absolutely honored to have been chosen for one of the coveted spots 👏

Future Leaders brings together like-minded advisors ages 40 and under. While there, I’ll expand my book of business through one-on-one meetings, attend collaborative content sessions focused on my personal and professional development, and build lifelong relationships with other attendees ✨

I can’t wait to share all about my experience. Feel free to contact me with questions about this award-winning event, and stay tuned to hear all about it 💌
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the best hotels in tokyo: luxury edition 💎 🗼 toky the best hotels in tokyo: luxury edition 💎

🗼 tokyo doesn’t do basic when it comes to luxury hotels… they are next level and I’ve experienced the best of the best hotels in tokyo to bring you this list

these aren’t just pretty rooms, they’re the kind of stays that totally transform your experience. think VIP treatment, modern yet japanese inspired design, incredible restaurants, bars with views, elegant pools, & so much more ✨

when I design your tokyo trip, you get perks you can’t get on your own… think room upgrades, hotel credits, and amenities reserved just for my clients 🤫

want that kind of access on your next trip? link in bio to learn more about my services and submit an inquiry 📩
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#tokyohotel #tokyoluxuryhotel #japanluxurytravel #tokyotrip #luxurytokyo 
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