In April we were really able to get out there and explore since we've become more settled. We taste tested sweet Korean rice wine called makkoli, stocked up on familiar foods in Itaewon, and hiked up Cheonggyesan Mountain to celebrate Easter. The cherry blossoms and magnolia trees were a stunning sight during the first week of the month. … Continue reading Month 2: Ready to Explore
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A trip to real Korea: Seokbulsa Temple
It was my last day in Busan, and I had saved to most demanding site for last. Today was the day I would trek to Seokbulsa Temple. This peculiar temple appears in many posts online, all of which praise its beauty. It was definitely worth the trip. Want to know how to get there? Check out my … Continue reading A trip to real Korea: Seokbulsa Temple
“Want to climb a mountain today?”
It seemed like a pretty simple question, but climbing it was only half the battle. Not that Alyx and I had been to many mountains before (I once went to up a cable lift to the top of Mt Stanserhorn in Switzerland), we thought it was a nice enough day for a little adventure up … Continue reading “Want to climb a mountain today?”
Day trip to Myeong-dong
Our first trip to Seoul was to Myeong-dong. A hyper busy shopping district. It was so lively and energetic, the place had a great vibe! Below are some photos from the day we spent there, including some of the landmarks we accidentally stumbled upon. This is a place that we are definitely going back to 🙂
