One of my favourite neighbourhoods in Seoul so far is Insadong. Located just about right in the middle of Seoul, this area contains traditional teahouses, crafts and craft products. This area also contains over 100 galleries and is one of the oldest culturally important areas of Seoul. This area use to be the point of …
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One of the places that frequently comes on the 'must visit' list in Busan is Jagalchi Market. Now, I'm wary. These 'must see' places tend to be targeted at tourists and I am sure this is the same due to the lack of locals inside. Still, where else can you get very fresh seafood and …
Visiting the most heavily guarded border in the world is possible from Seoul. The Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) tours offer visitors a chance to go into the zone to see what the area is like on dedicated tourist buses in an area of the Korean peninsula that has existed since 1945. Visitors can only visit with …
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Of course, I have dedicated a whole post to shoes. When I was trying to decide the minimal amount of shoes to bring (is it even minimal?), I kept going back and forth on my selection. I already know that I'll be walking everywhere so no heels and I would need work appropriate shoes too. …
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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 the Gyeongbokgung Palace and the 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. …
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I've moved to the city of Suwon which is located about 1 hour south of Seoul. It's home to just over 1 million residents although it feels like a lot more and it's famous for the Hwaseong Fortress (to come in another post!). It's the last remaining walled city in South Korea and also home …
There is no greater way to see New Zealand than hiring a campervan or car and driving around both islands. The roads are well maintained and there are plenty of camping sites around the country that will suit your needs. There are a handful of campervan hire companies and the one that we have previously …
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Most of the pieces of the puzzle have almost fallen into place. I have resigned from my job, moved back to my parents and am now officially unemployed for a few weeks until I fly. I've always wanted to live abroad, even if for a little bit. I've also always wanted to teach English abroad, …
Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference Robert Frost It always seems that society thrusts a map in the hands of everyone dictating what they should do. It's the acceptable path to take. Why would you possibly need to …
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