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Exploring Waujeong Temple in Yongin
thewanderingwhittens / January 5, 2023
South Korea

Exploring Waujeong Temple in Yongin

We’ve visited multiple Buddhist temples since we arrived on the Peninsula in September. However, we found a real gem when I randomly discovered Waujeongsa in Yongin back in November. Home to over 3,000 Buddha statues…

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January 5, 2023
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Hyeonchungsa Shrine in Asan
thewanderingwhittens / December 29, 2022
South Korea

Hyeonchungsa Shrine in Asan

Everybody raves about the Gingko Tree road in Asan during the fall. And they are beautiful and totally worth a visit. But just down the street from those golden trees sits a monument to Korea’s…

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December 29, 2022
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Doksanseong Fortress in Osan
thewanderingwhittens / December 27, 2022
South Korea

Doksanseong Fortress in Osan

Visiting Doksanseong Fortress in Osan was the perfect opportunity to learn a little about Korean history, as well as remember how much this country has gone through in a relatively short amount of time. Korea…

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December 27, 2022
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Plants on the peninsula: walking Asan’s Gingko Trail in the fall
thewanderingwhittens / December 16, 2022
Lifestyle

Plants on the peninsula: walking Asan’s …

It’s another edition of “plants on the peninsula” and this one might be my favorite. As winter approaches WAY too fast here on the peninsula, I figure it is high time that I share one…

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December 16, 2022
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Our Trip to the DMZ
thewanderingwhittens / December 12, 2022
South Korea

Our Trip to the DMZ

If you know anything about South Korea or the Korean War, chances are you’ve heard about the DMZ. This 2.5 mile wide stretch of land between North and South Korea has been something I have…

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December 12, 2022
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