When I graduated from high school, I thought my days of field trips were long gone. So, when I was told at the beginning of the semester that my Sogang University classmates and I would be participating in an off-campus “cultural experience” this past week, I got a little bit excited, mostly because it would …
Month: June 2013
Not long ago, I wouldn’t dare travel without my handy dandy Lonely Planet guide, dependent upon its maps, hotel reviews, and attraction suggestions. However, as the years passed and I checked off my dream destinations one by one, I realized that not only did these guides fail to give me insightful information, but they were …
Nami Island is, without a doubt, one of my all-time favorite Korean attractions. Sure, it’s touristy, but with good reason. The island’s stunning scenery and artistic atmosphere make it an ideal destination for nature lovers and design enthusiasts alike. Because Namiseom is a bit of a journey from Seoul, I’m not able to get out …
Nestled between Inwang and Bugak mountains, Buamdong (부암동) is a peaceful neighborhood located in the center of Seoul, shielded by nature from the neon and concrete that drench the remainder of the metropolis. Boasting only a single bus stop, Buamdong is not the most convenient place to visit. It’s this very remoteness, however, that has …