In Korea, there are a number of things that keep me eagerly waiting for the beautiful season of autumn all year long. Here are five of them
Fall has officially arrived in Korea. The season may not be the longest, but it is, without a doubt, the most beautiful. The country’s autumn colors, crisp air and cool temperatures beckon its inhabitants to don their sweaters and head outdoors for festivals, mountain hikes and danpoong noryi, excursions to see the fall foliage. Yet …
“Serendipity. Look for something, find something else, and realize that what you’ve found is more suited to your needs than what you thought you were looking for.” – Lawrence Block Earlier this week, I felt the need to get out my apartment and take advantage of the beautiful weather. A friend had told me about …
Korea’s winters are long and harsh, so spring is always welcomed with great excitement and celebrated with fervor. It’s by far one of the country’s most beautiful seasons, but it doesn’t last long. So, if you are around, here are a few things you should see and do to enjoy it in all its glory. …
This is my fourth trip to Japan, but something is different about this visit. I’ve bypassed the major cities and tourist hot-spots and ventured off the beaten path to Takahara, a small mountain village located in the heart of Wakayama Prefecture, about two hours south of Osaka. I sit in my modest but comfortable room …
South Korea: a nation of kaleidoscopic vibrancy with a prowess to hypnotize any unsuspecting visitor with its technicolor features. While many might associate the Asian country with the colors of grey concrete, black smog, and neon, there’s much more to the palette that illustrates the colorful attributes that make up Korea. Wanting to prove this, …
I’ve started to become accustomed to various aspects of city life. The Seoul metro subway is much easier to navigate than I would have imagined, the aromas of the street food roasting in dimly lit tents has become slightly more appetizing, and the constant staring of passersby is phasing me less. As this is my …