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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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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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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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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If you’re living in South Korea, you’re probably aware that the café scene is REAL here. It seems like there’s a café on every corner (and that’s only KIND of an exaggeration). But if you’re…
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