Hello There
Welcome to the Museum of Wander. We are De Wet and Jin, a multicultural, multilingual married duo who navigate the world through two distinct lenses and a handful of languages.
A museum exists to preserve things that matter, and this space operates on that exact principle. Museum of Wander is a curated collection of the stories, textures, and encounters we believe are worth keeping.
Consider these travel guides our permanent exhibits. We invite you to wander through at your own pace, and perhaps find the inspiration to build a collection of your own.
It is good to have you here.
Nice to Meet You
Jin Kang
Director of Finances & Food
Favourite destinations | Indonesia, New Zealand
Favourite places | Santorini, Kruger Park
Best travel experience | Hot air ballooning over Cappadocia in Turkey
Dream destination | Mexico
Favourite food | Samgyeopsal (Korean Pork BBQ)
Born and raised in the Land of the Morning Calm, otherwise known as South Korea, Jin believes the best way to know a place is through food. She never says no to trying something new, though a hot shower every night is non-negotiable, which is why De Wet might have to tackle that Patagonia trek solo.
She speaks Korean and English, with a good handle on Mandarin too. Before marrying De Wet, she spent time in the USA and Canada. Since then, she has lived with him in China for five years and the UAE for over a year.
For Jin, travel is about finding the common thread that connects us all, even when we don’t speak the same language.
Jin curates the Korean wing of Museum of Wander, bringing her love of food, culture, and daily life to the collection
De Wet Moolman
Director of Road Trips & Island Hopping
Favourite destinations | Indonesia, Namibia
Favourite places | Istanbul, Etosha
Best travel experience | Gorilla trekking in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Dream destination | Patagonia
Favourite food | I’m a sucker for a good old hummus or moutabal
De Wet hails from the Dark Continent — South Africa to be precise — and has always been curious about the world, its people, and its wildlife.
He’s happiest in offbeat places and is still trying to convince Jin that a month trekking in Patagonia is the dream, hot showers or not.
He speaks English and Afrikaans and has lived and worked all over the world: two years in the UK, one in Canada, eight in South Korea, five in China, and almost two in the UAE.
He’s proof that you can have a structured day job and still have an unstructured soul for adventure.
De Wet curates this corner of the Museum of Wander with stories and experiences gathered along the way.
We are the Unfluencers
There’s a popular narrative that to see the world, you must sell everything you own, find instant enlightenment, and move to a beach in Bali with a one-way ticket.
That isn’t us.
We like to think of ourselves as unfluencers. We didn’t sell our belongings (we actually quite like our things), and we aren’t trying to be Instagram models. We are normal people with bills to pay, friends to see, and careers we care about.
- De Wet spends his days as a primary school teacher.
- Jin teaches ESL (English as a Second Language).
While we’ve lived all over the map, we aren’t nomads. For us, the best part of travelling is the feeling of having a home to return to. We travel a lot, always balancing the real world with a deep-seated need to explore.
What You’ll Find in Our Museum
Whether you are planning your first trip to China or looking for a hidden gem in Europe, we’re here to show you that you don’t have to quit your job to see the world.
We provide detailed guides, beautiful photography, and honest, practical advice for the traveller who wants to experience the world with a bit of style and a lot of heart.
Our Story
Our story begins long before we ever spoke a word to each other.
For a time, we both lived in Vancouver – on the very same street and same block. Maybe we crossed paths at a coffee shop or waited at the same crosswalk. Maybe we didn’t. We’ll never know. Eventually, I returned to South Africa, and Jin went back to Korea.
A few years later, fate had other plans. I moved to Seoul to teach, and one of my new coworkers was Jin. At first, we had a strictly professional relationship.
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Please call *Minsu’s mom because he peed his pants…
You know, normal work stuff like that.
*not his real name
Our office romance blossomed over bad coffee, shared school politics, and gossip about Minsu’s mom. When the Christmas break approached, I took a gamble and asked Jin to join me on a trip to Laos. She said yes.
We spent a week between the slow sunsets and golden temples of Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng. By the time we were eating sticky rice along the Mekong, we knew two things. First, we were a brilliant travel team. Second, we wanted to see much more of the world together. That trip was the unofficial blueprint for the Museum of Wander.
Back in Seoul, we kept our secret, but it wasn’t long before a colleague spotted us holding hands (miles from campus) and the secret was out. The rest, as they say, is history. Two years later, we were married.
In 2017, we moved to China, where we built a life and fell in love with the country. When the pandemic lockdowns became too heavy, we packed up and relocated to Al Ain, an oasis city in the UAE.
Teaching and living in the desert had its moments, but it wasn’t quite the right fit. (That’s putting it nicely – it was horrible).
Recognising a massive teacher shortage across the country, we decided Australia was where we wanted to settle. After a bureaucratic avalanche of paperwork, endless sleepless nights, and a gruelling two-year wait for our visas, we finally arrived in Adelaide in April 2026 as permanent residents.
(A big chunk of our lives is still stuck in a container in Dubai until the Strait of Hormuz finally reopens…Inshallah…)
Over the coming months and years, this space will feature the landscapes and life of our new home as we get to know South Australia.
About the
Museum of Wander
The Museum of Wander began as a hobby during the first hard Covid lockdown in China, when schools were closed for three months. With so much unexpected time at home, I decided to give blogging a try. Jin was already sharing her life in China on her Korean blog, and it seemed like the right moment to jump in.
In a way, it felt like going back to my roots. Before teaching, I worked as a graphic artist at South Africa’s largest daily newspaper. I loved everything (except the pay) about that world: gathering stories, checking the facts, creating striking visuals.
Starting a blog gave me the chance to revisit that part of my life, but this time with our own stories in the headlines. And this time, I’m editor, subeditor, journalist, photographer, layout department, the tech guy, and tea lady all rolled into one.
The name Museum of Wander reflects what this space is for us. It’s our personal museum, a place to keep our memories and photos from the road so that one day we can look back and relive them.
But it is also a museum for others: a place where you can find inspiration, plan your own trips, or simply take a moment to daydream about somewhere new.
We write about the things we love most: culture, nature, and food. Our guides are based on personal experience and always mixed with a good dose of storytelling. Because for us, travel has never been just about seeing the sights. It is about the people you meet, the stories you collect, and the way a place makes you feel long after you have gone home.
Partnering for Impact
Museum of Wander is for travellers who care about real experiences. Our readers are people who don’t chase viral TikToks or flashy slogans. They are curious travellers who value culture, nature, and food — sometimes seeking out hidden corners of the world, other times exploring classic destinations like Paris or Vienna, but still craving something unique.
Our readers trust us to find the unique and the authentic—let’s work together to show them why your destination should be their next trip.
Selected Partnerships
- VisitCzechia (National Tourism Board) – Winter beyond Prague campaign.
- South Bohemia & Karlovy Vary Region (Regional Tourism) – Heritage storytelling and city guides.
- Ensana Hotels – Luxury hospitality and wellness features.
- Korean Air – Photography and itineraries showcased in a 4-page spread for Morning Calm, the premium in-flight magazine of Korean Air.
As career educators, we’re used to making the complex feel simple. We bring that same clarity to our travel guides, breaking down logistics so our readers can explore with confidence. If you’re a destination or brand that values real stories over viral trends, send us an email.
(And if you’re in Patagonia and can guarantee Jin a hot shower, definitely let us know!)
This is How We Roll
We never forget how lucky we are. To be healthy, to have each other, and to have a home to return to when the trip is over. Travel is an incredible privilege, not a right, and we try to carry that gratitude with us wherever we go.
We believe slower is better.
We’d rather spend ten days exploring two places than rush through ten in two. We don’t chase checklists or suffer from FOMO. Some of our best days have been the quiet ones, without a single “must-see” in sight.
Be curious but respectful. Learn. Ask questions (but not too many). Take pictures (but ask first). Open doors (knock first). Accept that wedding invitation (always take a gift).
Rest matters.
A good night’s sleep can make or break a trip. That’s why we choose the best places we can afford within our budget, knowing that comfort makes the whole experience better.
Value over volume.
We’re not trying to spend the least or the most; we want the best experiences for what we do spend. For us, value for money means coming home with stories worth telling, not receipts worth bragging about.
Travel isn’t perfect, and neither are the places we visit.
Not every experience is picture-perfect. As travel bloggers, we believe in being honest. We aim to show places as they are, fairly and truthfully. We look for the best in a destination, but we won’t gloss over reality or nitpick for the sake of it.
Adventure isn’t always climbing Everest. For us, real travel means letting it challenge and change you. Eat the food, even if you can’t name it. Get used to not speaking the language. Be the outsider. Listen to the stories locals share. Say yes to things you’d normally turn down.
See places with your own eyes, not through the lens of headlines or stereotypes.
Food is the quickest way into a place. One bite and you’re already closer to the people who made it.
It usually starts small—you order something you can’t pronounce, the taste is strange but it hooks you. Suddenly you’re asking questions, watching how it’s cooked, trying to understand why it matters.
Next thing you know, you’re clapping along to the music, maybe even dragged into a folk dance you swore you’d only watch from the sidelines.
We often stay in self-catering apartments when we travel and one of the first stops in any city is the supermarket to get breakfast for the next day- we kind of have a supermarket fetish.
We love seeing what people buy to eat and how it’s displayed. More importantly, it has shown us that despite all the differences, people everywhere are fundamentally the same.
Support local. In many places, tourism is the main source of income for a community.
Tourism and nature (also cultural) conservation go hand in hand. By supporting local you not only give dignity and income to a person, but indirectly support the preservation of the environment, animals and the culture of the people.
We do not approve of animal attractions that use animals solely for financial gain.