Ice Fishing in Hwacheon: embracing Korea’s sub-zero temperatures
The stressful holidays have passed, and now it’s January and time to relax. In Korea, we are currently living in frigid, sub-zero temperatures. Everyday I bundle up in my thick winter coat and Uggs, which I refused to wear in the past because they are so hideous-looking, but now I wear them with pride. Sometimes...
Climbing in the mi(d)st of Seoraksan National Park
In Seoraksan National Park, towering, jagged peaks jut into layers of clouds overhead. Waterfalls pour off the rocky cliffs, and clear waters flow, carving paths through the valleys. Encompassing 373 km of land, Seoraksan has, throughout history, been a sacred place for Buddhist pilgrimages and monastic life, as well as a muse for artists who have...
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Famous for a day: the Heongseong Hanwoo Beef Festival
This past weekend, I was invited on a weekend trip to the Heongseong Hanwoo Beef Festival by Adventure Korea, with the impression that I would eat some delicious beef, hike a mountain, and drink a lot of soju. And that’s exactly what I did–in addition to catching a trout with my bare hands, eating it raw,...
Rafting and Bungee Jumping: a day of extreme sports in Korea
Extreme sports are gaining popularity in Korea, especially in Gangwon province, an area known for its untarnished mountains and rivers. In the spring, summer and fall, there are ample opportunities to go rafting, bungee jumping, rock climbing and paragliding, among other adventurous, outdoor activities. Last weekend, I chose to spend the day rafting on the...
Surfing in Korea
Have you ever been surfing in Korea? Neither had I, until I joined a surfing trip with the Korean budget travel company Adventure Korea, who again, generously sponsored my trip. It’s only possible to surf at a few beaches in Korea, this one being the Blue Coast, located in Yangyang, Gangwon province. The gentle waves...
Hiking in Korea: Seoraksan vs. Jirisan
The word ‘san’ means ‘mountain’ in Korean. This year, I’ve hiked a number of mountains, most notably two 12-14 hour trails in South Korea’s largest national parks: Seoraksan National Park, located in Gangwon province, and Jirisan National Park, located in South Jeolla province. At the end of May, I hiked Seoraksan, and in July, I...
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