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Hiking (Down) Daedunsan Mountain, South Korea
Not a huge mountain compared to others in the world, but it isn’t an easy hike. Daedunsan Mountain, standing at 878 meters (2,880 feet), is known in Korea for the suspension bridge that…
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Land of Bamboo Giants: Korea’s Bamboo Forest
In the small town of Damyang, you can stroll walkways through 25 acres of bamboo skyscrapers. The Damyang Bamboo Forest is a popular tourist attraction for families and locals alike. If you go…
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Exploring the Boseong Green Tea Fields
I had heard about the Boseong Green Tea fields before I even moved to Korea. I love tea, and I was enamored by the photos I saw of the rolling green hills full…
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Driving in Korea: What You Need to Know
As a pedestrian walking around Seoul or a passenger in the back of a taxi, driving in Korea seems like a chaotic mess. Honking horns, ambiguous lane lines, intersections without any stop signs,…
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My Temple Stay at Geumsansa Temple
I spent 2 rainy days at Geumsansa Temple, learning about Buddhism, meditating, prostrating, chatting with monks, walking and resting. It was a peaceful escape from everyday life in Seoul, and something I’d recommend…
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10 Things About Living in Korea: Eight Months In
I came to Korea eight months ago to teach English to little ones at a private academy. Before coming here, I had traveled quite a bit, South America, Europe, even living in England…
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Going to a Korean Jjimjilbang
Are you thinking about going to a Korean jjimjilbang but are a little intimidated by the language barrier, the unknown, and the nakedness? Don't fret, I explored Siloam Sauna in Seoul, scoped it…
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Busan: the Must-See City of Korea
As the second largest city in South Korea with 3.5 million people and the 9th busiest port in the world, Busan definitely feels different than high-end Seoul. It has some grit, and I…
