October 30, 2017 Although we still have a couple more of days to scour every part of Korea that we can, Joy and I woke up to the realization that our South Korean journey is drawing to a close. It feels like the days quickly passed by and it is already our ninth day. If […]
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South Korea Day 8: The Warmth of Gyeongju
October 29, 2017 Bulguksa has revived our spiritual stamina but the healthy Korean buffet we fad after revived our physical stamina. Moreover, it was our cheapest meal in South Korea and it was all worth it. It was just unfortunate that we couldn’t make it to Seokguram Grotto. Although it was technically part of the […]
South Korea Day 8: Falling in Love With Gyeongju
October 29, 2017 Our first day in Gyeongju has been a truly memorable one. Despite the crowd and their suffocating presence, Joy and I had a wonderful time stamping our presence all over the place. We basked in the history and the Gyeongju scene. Even though we have been here for just a short while, […]
South Korea Day 7: Making Dreams Soar!
October 28, 2017 And our Gyeongju excursion After exploring every nook and cranny of Daereungwon Park, Joy and I explored further. All over the park and its proximities are numerous mounds. There is a tranquility that I felt while we were walking around. It is miles away from the tumult of urban life, something that […]
South Korea Day 7: The Train to… Gyeongju!
October 28, 2017 Voltaire’s departure left a gaping hole. On our first Saturday morning in South Korea, Joy and I woke up with lesser enthusiasm – the future is bleak because we haven’t prepared for our southern trip. The only thing going on our favor is that Joy and I are so used to each […]
South Korea Day 6: A Lonely Soul on a Romantic Evening Stroll
October 27, 2017 Voltaire’s departure worried me at first. He was the one who thoroughly researched and prepared our itinerary. Now that he is has left, Joy and I have only each other to rely on. Although we have made our mind to travel south, we have not prepared any itinerary at all nor do […]
South Korea Day 6: Exploring a UNESCO Heritage Site
October 27, 2017 Our temple stay trip was refreshing; being surrounded by serenity rejuvenated my waning spirits. Too bad our stay at Jingwansa has to be cut short. Our friend, Voltaire is about to depart for the Philippines later in the day. This was supposed to be my original departure as well but due to […]
South Korea Day 6: Of 108 Prostrations and Deep Spirituality
October 27, 2017 2:30 AM. In our six days stay in Korea, it was our earliest call time. We had to wake up early because we are to join the 3 AM 108 Buddhism prostrations prayers ceremony. Personally, I didn’t sign up for it, but it was an opportunity to experience a different culture. Still […]
Open Trail Challenge: Mascap Seven Peaks
September 16, 2017 The advent of the rainy season has hampered some of my climbing plans. The last “real” hike I had was Cawag Pentalogy back in August. The rainy season made me laze around. Instead of looking for more mountains to climb, I have preferred the comforts of my bed. Until one of my […]
South Korea Day 5: Jingwansa Temple Stay
October 26, 2017 While my friend was preparing our South Korea itinerary, he browsed through the internet for the best activities to do in South Korea during the autumn season. One activity piqued his attention – temple stay. To say that he was keen on doing it was an understatement; he made sure it was […]
