October 26, 2017 Our fourth day in South Korea has been filled with awe and enchantment. I instantly fell in love with Nami Island but my first international adventure is just gathering steam. Our fifth and sixth days in Korea will be our last in the northern portion of the country as on Saturday, my […]
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South Korea Day 4: The Garden in Bloom
October 25, 2017 (PM) Nami Island was truly an excitable destination. There is simply no word that could describe it. And into the day, I am still floating in Cloud Nine because of the experience. But isn’t the only amazing destination in Chuncheon City. Another popular destination is the Garden of the Morning Calm, which […]
South Korea Day 4: Autumn in Full Bloom
October 25, 2017 When my friends were organizing our South Korea itinerary, this was the part I was looking forward most to. Although I tried to obscure it from my companions, I can’t deny to myself how ecstatic I am and when the day finally arrived, contain it I could no longer do. But it […]
South Korea Day 3: The Sun Sets in Seoul
October 24, 2017 (Afternoon) Following our trip to the Demilitarized Zone, our tour group proceeded to the National Ginseng Museum in Seoul. This is the last leg of our tour. Essentially, ginseng is an herbal plant renowned for its medicinal qualities. For this reason, it is tagged as the national treasure of South Korea and […]
South Korea Day 3: Tumult in the Peninsula
October 24, 2017 It is our third full day in South Korea. During our first day, we had a grand time immersing in South Korea’s history at the Gyeongbokgung Palace. We also got to experience nature at Sokcho even though it was a short visit. For our third day, we plan to visit one of […]
South Korea Day 3: Around Seoraksan National Park
And thus resumes our Sokcho adventures in Seoraksan National Park. The climb to Usan Bawi was exhausting but rewarding. At the summit, I saw how the mountains came alive in a harmonious display of autumn colors. It was a truly daebak experience. After our respite at the summit, my friends must rush back to the […]
South Korea Day 2: First International Hike
After leaving our things at our hostel, my friends and I went to the bus stop to wait for the bus going to Seoraksan National Park. There are five local bus routes in Sokcho and to get to Seoraksan, we need to hop into bus number 7 or 7.1. At first, we hailed the correct […]
South Korea Day 2: A Cold Breezy Greeting
After nearly three hours after departing from Seoul Express Terminal in Gangnam, we finally reached Sokcho Metro Bus Terminal. Sokcho is a quaint, sleepy city located on the eastern coast of South Korea. Located in Gangwon province, it is the gateway to the eastern part of the country and is going to be our next […]
Book Review # 55: Please Look After Mom
Book Specifications Author: Kyung-Sook Shin Translator: Chi-Young Kim Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Publishing Date: 2008 Number of Pages: 237 Pages Genre: Asian Literature, Korean Literature Synopsis A million-plus-copy best seller in Korea – a magnificent English-language debut poised to become an international sensation – this is the stunning, deeply moving story of a family’s search […]
List of Travel Agencies Designated by the Korean Embassy
It is no secret that Filipinos are very much into anything that is Korea. May it be drama, music, food, or culture, Filipinos have begun loving everything about Korea. The Hallyu wave that took the world by storm (yeah, remember Psy dancing to Gangnam Style and whole crowds syncopating?) has truly captured the Filipino hearts. […]
