October 22, 2017 (Morning) It was quite a brief rest for us. Although we slept at past 1 AM, we had to wake up early due to two reasons. First, we have to pack and move again our things to our new accommodation. Second, we are to meet our friends early at Gyeongbokgung because […]
Category: Nomadism
Vibrant Seoul, First Impressions
Seoul is one of today’s most popular tourist destinations. For the uninitiated, the simplest way of describing it is that it is South Korea’s seat of government. It is a sprawling metropolis which is also the country’s largest city in terms of population. Moreover, it is the main gateway to the rest of the country. […]
The Summer I Learned To Ride The Waves
Life, as we all know it, is a constant struggle against the waves. Some would hit your hard, push you back. There are also times when the tide recedes, drawing you in into its calmness. Just when you least expected it, when you are caught up in bliss, the waves thunderously strike back at you. […]
A Korean Holiday: South Korea Itinerary (Southern Tour)
For the first part of our 12-day South Korean trip itinerary, click here. Day 7: Off to the South! Gyeongju Historical Tour 7:00 AM Wake up call Fix things for check out 8:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM Depart for Seoul Station Book Korean Rail (KTX) ticket for Singyeongju Station 10:50 PM Board KTX 11:00 PM […]
A Korean Holiday: South Korea Itinerary (Northern Tour)
Day 0: Annyeong Hasaeyo Daehan Minguk! 8:00 PM Landing at Incheon International Airport 8:30 PM Clear immigration and retrieve internet card 10:00 PM Ride train to Seoul Station 11:00 PM Arrival at Seoul Station Transfer to Subway Line 4 11:10 PM Alight at Sookmyung Women’s University Station 12:00 PM Check in and settle down Day […]
Annyeong Hasaeyo Daehan Minguk!
October 21, 2017 My friends and I successfully made it past the scrutinizing gaze of the airport immigration officers. It wasn’t a walk in the park but we passed the last hurdle to fulfilling our puerile dream of being able to touch down in the Land of the Morning Calm. The days leading to our […]
My Lion King Musical Experience
A couple months aback, we were woken from our somber mood by a friend’s surprise yelp. It was uncharacteristic of him to cause such commotion unless it was something really big so we asked him what it was all about. Apparently The Lion King Musical is headed into town. I was nonchalant because I am […]
Cawag Pentalogy: The Ultimate Open Trail Challenge (Part IV)
This is a series. Check out the other parts below: Cawag Pentalogy: The Ultimate Open Trail Challenge (Part I) Cawag Pentalogy: The Ultimate Open Trail Challenge (Part II) Cawag Pentalogy: The Ultimate Open Trail Challenge (Part III) The Final Stretch: A Thunderous Uproar in the Mountains Fourteen hours since setting out on this jourey, we […]
Cawag Pentalogy: The Ultimate Open Trail Challenge (Part III)
This is a series. Check out the other parts below: Cawag Pentalogy: The Ultimate Open Trail Challenge (Part I) Cawag Pentalogy: The Ultimate Open Trail Challenge (Part II) Mt. Bira-bira and Mt. Naulaw: Brief Respite While we were climbing down to Mt. Bira-bira, we snapped pictures on the numerous rock structures along the trail. Idyllic […]
Cawag Pentalogy: The Ultimate Open Trail Challenge (Part II)
This is a series. Check out the other parts below: Cawag Pentalogy: The Ultimate Open Trail Challenge (Part I) Mt. Balingkilat, The Home of the Thunder God Before proceeding with our hike, all joiners performed their respective pre-hike routines. When everyone was ready, we gathered around for the orientation and the pre-climb prayer. After doing […]
