12 Hours in Tokyo
Escape from Seoul In January, Seoul was hit by a cold wave and I desperately needed a break. Tokyo’s weather report recorded temperatures above 0 °C and that was good enough […]
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Musings of an Escape Artist
“It is impossible to escape the impression that people commonly use false standards of measurement — that they seek power, success and wealth for themselves and admire them in others, […]
Unlikely
“As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality.” ― Albert Einstein I’ve […]
Gugok’s Frozen Waterfall and Gutsy Ice Climbers
Last winter was cold and gloomy. In February, I desperately wanted to get away from Seoul for a day. Most of our friends were travelling to warmer climates. We didn’t […]
Hiking Goryeosan during the Azalea Festival
Getting there: We boarded Bus 3000, outside Hongik University Station, at around 8 am. It takes about an hour and half to reach Ganghwa Bus Terminal. From here, you can […]
Cherry Blossom Chasers in Seoul (Parks, Forests, & Mountains)
We don’t have a trip planned for the next few months and I really needed one — to escape the daily rut. I decided to become a tourist, in Seoul, […]
Cherry Blossom Chasers in Seoul (Landmarks & Memorials)
The first week of April marks the return of cherry blossoms to Seoul. After weeks of grey skies, bad air, and bare trees; it was time to get high on […]
