As a female solo traveler, the question ”Is this place safe?” is always on my mind when I look at going someplace. I want the answer to be as simple and easy as a yes or no, but the true answer is always more complicated. We tend to romanticize some places and villainize others. AnythingContinue reading “Is Korea Safe?”
Category Archives: Living in South Korea
Itaewon
Itaewon 이태원 is known for being the foreigner hang out attracting ex-pats and tourists alike. A place where many feel a little freer to dress, act, and talk like they would then in other areas in Korea. Walking around Itaewon, it is easy to see why this eclectic neighborhood is a safe haven for thoseContinue reading “Itaewon”
Gangneung
With a short KTX ride or a 2-hour bus outside of Seoul, it is easy to see why Seoulites make this city and the surrounding beach towns their weekend destination in the summer, even though I went in the middle of February. Unlike the southern coastline of Korea, Gangneung 강릉시 and the surrounding beach townsContinue reading “Gangneung”
Smoldering Memories
Yesterday was the 42 anniversary of the May 18th democracy movement in Gwangju, South Korea. If you want more information about this movement, you can read my post here or check out the 518 Archives. I happened to be in Gwangju for the anniversary yesterday, so I wandered around the ACC and into the formerContinue reading “Smoldering Memories”
3 Free and Peacful Spots in Seoul
There is something magical and almost fourteen feeling about parks in major cities. Even if the park doesn’t surround you by nature, they often still possess the power to transport us from the city’s noise to a place of peace. This is true of Cheonggyecheon Stream 청계천. Once covered by a major highway Cheonggyecheon StreamContinue reading “3 Free and Peacful Spots in Seoul”
Markets in Seoul
Markets in Asia just hit different, and I don’t mean your regular supermarket or a small 10 stall one either. Markets here then to be a massive complex of over 100 shops. Some sell the same product or type of product others sell a bit of everything. Three of the major markets in Seoul includeContinue reading “Markets in Seoul”
Korean Presidential Election
Today I am sitting in my apartment in South Korea watching and waiting for the results of an election that gives me flashbacks to the 2016 and 2020 US presidential elections. Both candidates have run on very conservative platforms, and controversy has followed their every step in the process. The 2022 Korean presidential election isContinue reading “Korean Presidential Election”
Juknokwon Bamboo Forest
Do you ever have one of those weeks where you should be excited about your weekend plans, but all you want to do is cancel all of them and not leave your bed? I don’t know if was stress from finishing the year up at work, hormones, falling and banging up my knee, or theContinue reading “Juknokwon Bamboo Forest”
Travel Hacks Korea: Transportation
Maybe these arn’t “hacks” in the traditional sense but if you come here un-aware of how transportation works or useful apps when getting around you may be lost on how to get to each place on your itinerary. 1. Ditch Google Maps and Download Naver Maps or Kakao Maps. Google Maps are completely useless here.Continue reading “Travel Hacks Korea: Transportation”
Less Then 48 Hours in Seoul
I have lived in Korea for 10 months and have yet been up to Seoul 서울시. Well, outside my 14-day quarantine, that is. My friend Sam and I decided that we deserved to treat ourselves for New Year’s. Even with a 9pm Covid related restaurant and bar curfew, we were determined to celebrate the pastContinue reading “Less Then 48 Hours in Seoul”
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