As the weather gets warmer, it is the time to dust off those hiking shoes and discover the great outdoors once again. Located directly behind Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Blue House, Baegaksan offers about a 3 hour hike along the Seoul wall. Public access to this section of the wall was closed to the public …
From living here, some of these were immediate and others were observations that occurred over time. I have rounded up 6 things that have really taken me by surprise in Korea. I'm sure this might change over time but for the moment here is my list. 1. How big coffee is hereYou can't walk more …
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 …
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 …
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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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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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