Earlier this year, I went back to South Korea for a holiday since leaving in 2023. It was only for a week (all the annual leave I had left) but I was so excited to go back and dip into my personal nostalgic world. Excited seems like an understatement. I carefully crafted my itinerary- I …
Deoksugung Palace is located at City Hall station and was initially used as a residence Grand Prince Wolsan who was the oldest brother of King Seongjong. This palace is surrounded by modern skyscrapers and feels like a walking through a secret garden portal. This palace used to be lived in by Korea's royal family up …
Upon finishing my contract, I had to be out of the country within a week or so so I took a few days to chill out in Seoul. The lead up to my last day involved trying to sell or give away household items and packing my life into a large suitcase. It was chaotic …
Over winter, the Garden of Morning Calm hosts a light festival. In mid December, I joined a whole day tour that included the gardens as part of it. I have honestly not seen anything on this scale before. There was snow just a day or 2 before so we were greeted with a white cover …
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Located in Jongno-gu in the north of Seoul is the Naksan Mountain Trail which is a city wall walk that takes you down towards Dongdaemun. I just happend to be in the area whilst going to an event and thought that I would spend the afternoon walking this mountain trail as it was on my …
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It's already been about 2 months since I arrived in South Korea! How time flies. I think I'm becoming more settled now and have found a new routine. I have a bank card, a resident card and home internet now. I am familiar with the bus system and which buses take me to the places …
Staying in the Bukchon Hanok Village will transport you back to the Joseon Dynasty. Located between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace in northern Seoul, this traditional area will make you feel worlds away from the bustling skyscapers of Seoul. Hanoks are traditional Korean houses built from wooden structure and soil baked tile roofs. Many today …
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