Exploring Seoraksan National Park in Autumn
The chase for autumn leaves peaks during October and November in Korea. It was our second autumn here and I was reasonably confident about figuring out the local transport network. […]
Tag Archives: People
Just Another Face in the Crowd
“perhaps, if one wishes to remain an individual in the midst of the teeming multitudes, one must make oneself grotesque.” ― Salman Rushdie I grew up in an environment of conformity. […]
Road Trip to Karakorum
Saying goodbye is never easy… It was the fifth day of our trip across Central Mongolia. After spending two nights with a family of nomads and roughing it in gers; […]
Not Just Any Sunday in Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia’s national airline, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, connects Seoul to Ulaanbataar in 3 hours. However, bad weather and turbulence can cause frequent flight delays or a longer flight duration. We reached […]
A Taste of the Rice Bowl of Vietnam
After a long, sleepless night of tossing and turning — in anticipation of the trip; I managed to make it in time for my hotel pick-up at 8 am. We […]
The Times They Are A-Changin
Growing up, I used to fondly look forward to this time of year. Back then, we’d all sit together around the table: roll handmade sweets, mum would work relentlessly on […]
Children’s Day in Achasan Ecological Park
Continuing from where I left off in my previous post… After hiking to the ridge of Mt. Achasan and turning away from the Seoul Trail leading to Mt. Yongmasan, we […]
Exploring Mt. Achasan
Before we moved to Seoul, I didn’t realise how undulating the terrain could get. It’s not surprising that the people living here — are incredible fit. Abandoned railway lines are […]
Under the Spotlight
The Lotus Lantern Festival (Buddha’s Birth Anniversary) is one of the most important festivals in Seoul. Streets are lined with gleaming lanterns, jubilation fills the air, and under the spotlight […]
The Face behind the Mask
“God has given you one face, and you make yourself another.” William Shakespeare Every time, I look around me, I find myself drowning under a sea of masks. Each, hiding […]
