[dropcap]F[/dropcap]rankfurt is actually the first time I’ve had a layover long enough to explore the city. When I booked my flight to South Africa, I wound up having a 14-hour one. Since it’s been nearly four years since I was last in Europe, and I had never been to Germany before, I decided to plan…
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]alzburg is easily one of the most magical cities in Europe. If you’re a music lover, you probably know it as Mozart’s birthplace, and if you’re a movie lover, you know it as the filming location of the much-beloved Sound of Music. There is, of course, much more to this European gem. I had my contributor, Nicole,…
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…
Way back in the day (*cough* two years ago *cough*), I began a secret Pinterest board for places I wanted to see in Korea. I just went in and typed “Korea” into the search bar and began pinning any photos I found attractive. I was determined to see every inch of this country if I…
Of all the seasons to visit this country, autumn is number one. Once you’ve read through this list of places to see fall foliage in Korea, you’ll see why. This list is long for a good reason. Autumn in Korea is incredibly enchanting. After a painfully humid summer where everyone is hugging their aircon or…
If you happen to be passing through Korea in May, one of the events you should try and catch is the Gokseong Rose Festival. Head down to the Korean countryside and between seeing Damyang’s bamboo forest, Boseong’s green tea fields, or Suncheon’s beautiful bay, carve out a morning to wander around Gokseong’s old train village…