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The Scenic Route Traveler is a travel-inspired brand sharing guides, videos, and curated goods that celebrate the journey, whether you're planning your next trip or just dreaming of one.

11/01/2026

Seoul, South Korea, has a serious hiking destination right on its doorstep.

Bukhansan National Park is known for its granite peaks, forest trails, and routes to Baegundae Peak, which rises 836.5 metres above sea level. The ascent is steep and rocky in places, but the summit rewards hikers with panoramic views across Seoul and the surrounding mountains. It’s a great option for travelers who want to balance city sightseeing with time outdoors, provided they’re prepared for a challenging hike.

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10/31/2026

Chicago is ready for one last night of Halloween mischief. 🎃

Happy Halloween to everyone celebrating around the city! Hope your night brings good costumes, fun plans, and just the right amount of spooky chaos.

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10/29/2026

A bookstore with three floors and more than 70,000 volumes is worth taking your time in.

Myopic Books in Wicker Park is a Chicago used bookstore where you can browse shelf after shelf and see what you discover. It’s a good one to keep in mind for your next afternoon exploring the city.

What’s your favorite bookstore in Chicago?

10/28/2026

There’s something about October 🍂

From pumpkin patches and apple picking to bookstore afternoons and spooky decorations, there are so many ways to enjoy fall around Chicago. And yes, Taylor Swift’s All Too Well belongs on the October playlist.

Tag someone you’d spend a fall day with!

10/27/2026

A rainy forecast doesn’t have to cancel your plans in Chicago

Make a day of browsing a bookstore, warming up with coffee, visiting a museum or conservatory, admiring the city’s architecture, and finding somewhere good to eat. You can choose stops in the same neighborhood to minimize time in the rain, or make a couple of short outings throughout the day

Send this to someone who would be up for a Chicago outing, even when the weather isn’t cooperating.

10/25/2026

South Korea in autumn was even more beautiful than I expected, and it’s a trip I would happily take again.

I traveled through Seoul, Gyeongju, and Jeonju before heading into the mountains around Seoraksan National Park. From historic architecture and traditional neighborhoods to mountain landscapes, the variety of scenery made this trip especially memorable.

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10/24/2026

If fall had an official activity, this might be it. 🍂

A golden retriever playing in a giant pile of autumn leaves is a pretty strong reminder that enjoying the season doesn’t have to involve elaborate plans. Sometimes it’s just getting outside, finding a pile of leaves, and letting a little chaos happen.

Send this to someone who could use a little fall happiness today.

10/23/2026

Looking for a new Chicago neighborhood outing? Spend a day exploring the bookstores in Hyde Park and nearby neighborhoods. 📚

This bookstore crawl includes Powell’s Books, 57th Street Books, Seminary Co-op Bookstore, Build Coffee and Books, and Call & Response Books. I also visited Stony Island Arts Bank for its library, a book-filled space that makes a great addition to the route even though it isn’t a bookstore.

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10/22/2026

Tell me you wouldn’t expect to see Harry Potter walking around here. 🍂

The University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park has striking Gothic architecture that looks especially magical surrounded by autumn foliage. The historic stone buildings, archways, and changing leaves give this part of Chicago a distinctly storybook atmosphere.

If you’ve never visited the campus in fall, this might be the time to put it on your list.

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