Emma Juno Sparkes

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Emma Sparkes is a travel journalist and cross-cultural education specialist with over a decade in South Korea and TOPIK Level 5 Korean proficiency. She provides expert insights on travel, cultural adaptation and student mobility. Holding a BA in Graphic Design Communication (University of the Arts London), Emma combines visual storytelling with cross-cultural communication. Her authority stems from roles as English Section Editor of Korean Air’s Morning Calm, TBS eFM travel segment co-host and Resident Support Assistant for international students. Emma advises on travel logistics and academic mobility, providing practical, research-backed guidance for students, parents and travelers.

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19 Fun Facts About Seoul That Will Have You Leaping on the Next Flight

October 30, 2024 · 13 min read

Gaming. K-pop. Sighseeing. History. If any of these are things you love, GO TO SEOUL NOW!

14 Amazing Fun Facts About Barcelona

October 30, 2024 · 9 min read

Did you know Barcelona has two official languages? The first one is Spanish and the second one is……

20 Fun Facts About New York City

September 30, 2024 · 11 min read

If you visit New York City, you can take a juicy bite of New York-style pizza. But be careful, someone might take a juicy bite out of you! Find out why!

9 Fun Facts About Greece

September 28, 2024 · 6 min read

More tourists than locals?! Greece’s SHOCKING visitor stats!

11 Fun Facts About Guatemala

August 7, 2024 · 10 min read

G-u-a-t-e-m-a-l-a. Not guacamole. The country is called Guatemala. Please remember that in case it comes up in the future and you don’t embarrass yourself.

12 Fun Facts About Peru to Inspire Your Next Trip

August 7, 2024 · 9 min read

There’s PINK WHAT in Peru's oceans?!?!?!

12 Fun Facts About Mongolia From Genghis Khan to the Gobi Desert

August 7, 2024 · 9 min read

If you haven’t tried Mongolian BBQ, you need to NOW. Here’s 12 other things you should know about Mongolia!

13 Fun Facts About Albania, Ancient Land of Eagles

July 31, 2024 · 9 min read

It’s opposite day in Albania! Nod your head for no and shake your head for yes! Learn 12 other fun facts about this country!

9 Unbelievable Fun Facts About Iran

July 31, 2024 · 6 min read

As a kid who loved playing Mario Kart, I always dreamt of racing on Rainbow Road. While that's just a fantasy, traveling to Iran's Rainbow Island is not!

12 Rock Solid Fun Facts About Jamaica That Will Make You Irie

July 26, 2024 · 7 min read

We all know about Usain Bolt. But did you know two other Jamaicans are also in the top five? Find out who HERE!

12 Fun Facts About Iceland

July 26, 2024 · 9 min read

This Icelandic app will LITERALLY save you from dating your COUSIN. FIND OUT WHY!

11 Fun Facts About France You Didn’t Know

July 19, 2024 · 8 min read

You can marry a dead WHAT in France? Read to find out!