Okay, full disclosure I didn’t actually hike Seoraksan (or Mt. Seorak) in Gangwondo. I was on a field trip with my education office, and we naturally took the cable car up to the top instead. Facebook memories reminded me about our trip, and I realized I hadn’t written anything about it! To be honest, the trip is…
One aspect of Korean culture that absolutely charmed me was the way it celebrates its European influences. There’s something undeniably cute about their approach to things like Paris or the “Little Prince.” In my two years, I thoroughly enjoyed spending weekends exploring mural villages or checking out small areas dedicated to French towns. I decided to spend…
I’ve been wanting to stay in Seoul Mansion for a little while now. When I realized it was in Hongdae and close to a subway stop, I knew I had to stay there for my last night in Korea. This 18-room guesthouse is nestled into an alleyway near Exit 3, so you get to be…
If you’re looking to get out of Seoul for a day, then you HAVE to visit the Dreamy Camera Cafe for one of the loveliest experiences in Korea. If you know anything about me, I have a thing for unique cafes, especially in Korea. Whether it’s the whimsical Enrogel Teapot Café in the middle of…
When I decided to go to Jeju, I knew I only had four days to see as much as I could. While I was determined to figure out how to travel some of it alone, I knew I’d be exhausted by the tail end. When I saw that Funtastic Korea had a list of Jeju tours, I…
I always knew I would be traveling around Seoul after my contract finished. I wanted to try staying in different parts of the city since Elissa, with whom I normally stayed, had already left for the States. One of the areas I wanted to try was Dongdaemun. Hotel Maui DDM is located just a fifteen-minute…