Seonyudo: My Favorite Place in South Korea
When I think back to my time in South Korea, and the extensive traveling that I did while living there, there is one place that keeps coming to mind as …
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Weird Travel: The Penis Park in Samcheok, South Korea (NSFW)
There is very little that is weirder than standing on a beautiful coastline next to a quaint fishing village while being surrounded by giant lifelike phallic statues; however, if you …
Off the Beaten Path: The Boseong Green Tea Fields in South Korea
While living in South Korea for two years and traveling extensively around the country, I discovered many beautiful and awe-inspiring places. However, if you had to ask me for my …
Hiking the Great Wall of Seongnam, South Korea
Sitting just outside of Seoul, South Korea is a fortress little known to the outside world: Namhansanseong. Significantly less well-known than the UNESCO recognized Hwaseong Fortress located in Suwon, Namhansanseong …
Gyeongju’s Namsan Mountain: A Magical Hike into South Korea’s Past
Nestled in the central valleys of South Korea is the ancient capital of Gyeongju. Similar to Kyoto, but without the fame or hordes of tourists, Gyeongju stands as a testament …
Golgulsa: The Most Kick-Ass Temple in Korea
When I think about Buddhist temples, two different images come to mind. First, I think of a monk sitting under a tree, with a gray robe and a shaved head, …