Michaela Park, Author at Holafly

Michaela Park

Travel & Events Writer

Hi, I'm Mika, a South Korean writer living in the US. I cover travel and live events, focusing on the practical stuff that makes your trip smoother, whether you're navigating a new city or heading to a major international event.I'm also the founder of Search SEOul, South Korea's leading SEO conference, bringing together search marketing experts and speakers from around the world.

Michaela´s latest articles

Salem’s historic Witch House with dark clapboard siding, steep triple gables, and glowing diamond-pane windows under an orange dusk sky, paired with a hand holding a film clapperboard in a circular inset — Michaela Park
From Hocus Pocus to The Shining: 9 Halloween movie filming locations you can actually visit

Visit real Halloween movie filming locations, from Hocus Pocus spots in Salem to The Shining’s Timberline Lodge, plus tips to dodge the October...

Edinburgh skyline at dusk seen from Calton Hill, with the Dugald Stewart Monument in the foreground and Edinburgh Castle lit in purple, alongside a circular inset of a street performer breathing fire at night — Michaela Park
Spending Halloween in Edinburgh? 11 Spooky things you can’t miss this year

From underground ghost tours to haunted vaults to ancient Celtic fire festivals, discover 11 ways to celebrate Halloween in...

A dimly lit hotel hallway in cold blue tones stretches toward a bright light at the far end, lined with closed doors. A red-bordered circle inset shows an antique brass skeleton key attached to an ornate blank key tag, resting on green damask fabric. — Michaela Park
Dare to check in? 9 Haunted hotels around the world for a spooky Halloween 2026 stay

Do you have the guts to spend Halloween night in a haunted hotel? Discover 9 eerie stays around the world with chilling histories and ghost...

Split image comparing a sunny Barcelona city beach with turquoise water and a palm-lined promenade, and a surfer in a wetsuit carrying a red surfboard across a wide sandy beach in Portugal. — Michaela Park
Barcelona vs. Lisbon in October: Which shoulder season destination wins?

Can't decide between Barcelona and Lisbon this October? Compare the weather, crowds, and costs in both European cities to find your ideal autumn...

Busy airport terminal with travelers lining up at check-in counters, with a circular inset showing a smiling family holding hands with their young daughter as they walk through the airport pulling two suitcases. — Michaela Park
Visiting Europe in late October? Beware of the holiday crowds nobody expects

Europe in late October can be busier and more expensive than expected. Discover the key school holiday dates and how to plan a cheaper, quieter...

Sunset over Lisbon’s red-tiled rooftops seen from a hilltop viewpoint, with São Jorge Castle on the left and the 25 de Abril Bridge in the distance, alongside a circular inset of roasted chestnuts with charred shells in white paper. — Michaela Park
Lisbon in October: How locals reclaim the city after the summer crowds leave

Lisbon in October brings warm sunshine, fewer crowds and a slower pace. Discover where locals eat, relax and enjoy the city after...

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