About Sharon Kong-Perring
By day, Sharon is a museum curator in history and a doctoral candidate in Media and Cultural Studies, by night she is a freelance travel writer. Pursuing her research and journalistic writing, Sharon is a second-generation Korean-American traveler and writer who splits her time between the UK, the US, and South Korea. Her writing work has been featured on TheTravel.com, Yahoo!, Wear Your Voice Magazine, Riffs Popular Music Journal, and more! Sharon is an avid aviation geek, a museum nerd, and a lover of all things Regency and K-Pop! Follow her PhDing and travels @thepophistorydoctor on IG!
What destination has meant the most to you and why?
Traveling to South Korea is always a really meaningful experience for me-- it gives me a chance to connect with my cultural heritage and learn more about my personal family history. Not to mention, the food is among the best in the world!
What is your best travel hack?
I have 3: first, inquire about last-minute upgrades at the counter. You'd be surprised at how inexpensive it can be to upgrade! Second, get yourself Priority Pass or a credit card that gives you lounge access. Third, always pack a collapsable duffle to pack anything on the way back you've acquired!
Bucket list vacation destination?
I definitely have the Middle East on my destination bucket list-- Jordan, Dubai, Oman, Abu Dhabi-- they're high on my list! I'm fascinated by the history of the region as well as the booming modernity occurring in the area. And as an aviation geek, I'd love to fly the Middle Eastern carriers!
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