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, […]
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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 […]
Awakening
Even as a child, I never believed in magic or fairies or wondrous places where dreams come true. I never believed in tales of scheming witches, eccentric wizards, and sleeping […]
3 Hours in Sokcho
We had hoped to hike Seoraksan’s ‘Ulsanbawi Rock’ (read previous post here) on the second day of our 2-day trip to Sokcho. The tiredness of the previous day and the […]
Things that make me Smile
It’s that time of year. Life is bursting from every nook and corner. The weather is still playing spoilsport, but I don’t want to dedicate another morose post on how […]
Rise Up
“I am alive, and drunk on sunlight.” ― George R.R. Martin I grew up in a three-season climate. The temperature change over the seasons wasn’t dramatic and I rarely noticed any […]
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. […]
Out of this World
“Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality.” ― Lewis Carroll As a kid, my imagination was my best friend. It helped me escape into a world that I […]
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. […]
A Day in Petite France & Jaraseom Island
Morning Walk We woke up early the next morning (after our visit to the Garden of Morning Calm) and decided to explore the area around our B&B. Basil and I walked […]
