Seoul’s Children’s Grand Park: For the Kid in All of Us
I’m a firm believer that in order to experience the culture of a city, there is no better place to visit than a local park. At a park, you aren’t …
South Korea
Finding Bliss in South Korea’s Damyang Bamboo Forest
Sitting just outside of Gwangju, in South Korea’s southwestern corner, is the small town of Damyang. The town itself would be fairly indistinguishable from the myriad of other small Korean …
Don’t Let the Adjumma Pass You By: Hiking in Korea’s Seoraksan National Park
Panting for breath, I sat down on a rock just next to the narrow hiking trail. Watching people twice my age walk by me, I consoled myself that my plight …
Seokbulsa: South Korea’s Hidden Jewel
I’ve seen a lot of temples. From Buddhist, to Tao, to Hindu, I’ve seen enough temples to make my eyes bulge. Some have been old, and some have been newer; …
Muuido: A Great Beach Getaway From Seoul
Korea has some fantastic beaches to tempt visitors and expats alike, however, many of them are several hours from Seoul. Fortunately though, the island of Muuido is a great option …
Ulleungdo: Korea’s Emerald Isle
As the crystal-clear turquoise waters swirled below, I continued to follow the path. Ahead of me, the serpentine trail clung precariously to the mountain side, twisting and turning along the rocky coast. Water …