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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Cheonjangho Suspension Bridge
Cheongyang County is known throughout Korea for the spicy Cheongyang chili peppers that they grow (also called Gochu or 고추). And so, because Korea is so incredibly extra, they built an entire suspension bridge honoring…
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Experiencing the Geumgang Nature Art Biennale
Nestled along the trails of Yeonmisan Mountain in Gongju sits the Geumgang Nature Art Biennale – a large showcase of nature-themed art exhibits. My friend, Lydia, and I had planned to hike to Elephant Rock…
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Exploring the Marble Mountains in Da Nang
Just south of Da Nang City, Vietnam sits a cluster of five incredible limestone and marble mountains. The surrounding area is relatively flat, making the mountains all the more amazing. Each mountain is named after…
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