Hiking the Baebang Mountain Loop
Fall has hit the peninsula which means that temperatures are GLORIOUS and the air quality is… not so glorious. Truthfully, it hasn’t been TOO bad yet – although we’ve never really been too bothered by…
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Gamaksan Suspension Bridge in Paju
Situated right along a part of the DMZ is the city of Paju. With such a close proximity to the “hermit kingdom” of North Korea, you’d think that it would be a heavily militarized and…
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20 FREE things to do near Camp Humphreys
I’ve made no secret that there is SO MUCH to do in South Korea – especially when you’re willing to travel and spend some money. But even if you’re not interested in dropping a wad…
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Hiking the Seoul City Wall
Hanyangdoseong – better known as the Seoul City Wall – stretches around an 18.6 kilometer (about 11.6 miles) loop right in the heart of Seoul. With incredible views of the city, parts of wall dating…
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Everything we’ve done in South Korea
As of today, we have officially hit ONE YEAR on the Peninsula. It’s been an incredible year exploring, acclimating, and learning to love South Korea. It hasn’t been without its challenges (the Pen can feel…
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