Tree of Love, Chollipo Arboretum, and my last stamp – Taeanhaean National Park

Today is the day. It is the day for trees, plants, and nature. It is the day for sand and sea. It is the day I can finally say that I have set foot in, walked, and hiked in all of the 22 national parks of Korea. Today, my hiking passport challenge is complete. I …

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Sights around Buan – Celadon Museum, Cine Park, and Byeonsanbando National Park

I am having a new living experience right now. For the first time in my travels, I am staying in an apartment block! Yes, I am in an actual apartment. As I’ve seen in so many dramas. And now I really feel like I am ‘living’ in Korea. It’s somehow ridiculously exciting to me. And …

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Korea’s National Parks – Seoraksan, Odaesan and Chiaksan

It’s time to talk National Parks, folks. Therefore the next couple of blogs come with this warning – if you have no interest in hiking, seeing pictures of pretty mountain scenes, or reading my thoughts on Korean national parks; please feel free to skip the next few (dozen) entries. I already had a small taste …

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