Following on from my previous post about what I did on Day 1 and 2 in Kyoto, this is the next and final blog post for my trip to Kyoto. On the morning of Day 3, I booked to do a tea ceremony in a kimono. I had found this on Viator and booked in …
Day 1 and 2 in Kyoto, Japan
I recently used some annual leave to make a quick trip next door to Japan for 4 days. It was my first time in Japan and it felt like I was finally getting the chance to visit after hearing about how great Japan is from basically everyone. I picked Kyoto as I thought that the …
Fruits To Try in Korea
For the food adventurers, fruit in another country is an exploration on its own. Whilst I may have tried similar fruits to be these back home, more all of the below fruits, this was my first time buying and trying them. I've not included widely available fruits likes apples, strawberries and persimmon (I think persimmon …
South Korean Life Update- 9 months
I'm currently in the calm before the storm. I've decided not to renew my contract (I hadn't planned to but there is a joke here that many people plan to stay 1 year only and then end up staying longer) and have notified my school making it official official. I have mixed feelings. I have …
Things I Wished I Knew Before Coming to Korea
Before I came to Korea, I did extensive research on what to bring and what to expect. I read blogs, searched on google and watched youtube videos on what people were bringing and packing and tips. But, looking back now, whilst my research did help alot, there were still some things that I didn't know …
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Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Fishing Festival, January 2023 South Korea
Ice fishing? Sign me up! As someone who had only fished once during a school camp and not catch anything despite sitting out in the sun for what felt like hours, I was game to try again. When I saw this annual festival, I thought it was the perfect time to try again. Only available …
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Easy Snow Day Trips From Seoul
Winter is my favourite season by far and a snowing winter? PERFECT. Skiing and snowboarding are easily accessible here in South Korea, even for foreigners! The easiest way is to book day trips with tour companies. Most have ski clothing and equipment rental included, transport to and from and optional lessons and lift passes. I …
What To Wear In The Korean Winter
From December to February, it is time to bring out the thick winter coats. The winter average day top temperatures are about 1C with lows of about -10C. If there are any winds, you can bet that those Siberian winds will make it feel colder. In late January, it got down to day top temperatures …
The Local Grocery Store
I found a local grocery store nearby many months ago where I now usually buy my vegetable and fruits from. This store is not the flashy supermarket stores but run by some eldery ladies (or ajummas). The prices are a lot cheaper than the supermarket and the produce is always so fresh. At the front …
Visiting Nami Island & Petite France, South Korea
If you're searching for a day trip to do from Seoul, visiting Nami Island is sure to come up in your search. Located about 1.5hours to the east of Seoul, this small island has declared cultural independence from Korea, calling itself the Naminara Republic. This island is actually man made when a dam inundated the …
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