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Christmas in Bukchon Village

December 6, 2014December 25, 2015 / in: Seoul

While we’ve only had two days of snowfall so far this winter (and that snow didn’t stick around for long), …

경복궁 – A Korean Palace

December 2, 2014December 3, 2014 / in: Seoul

“Boy, those French! They have a different word for everything.” – Steve Martin After 4 weeks of vacation, winter semester …

Dressing up Korean-style: Hanbok

November 29, 2014October 26, 2016 / in: South Korea

Another bucket list-point was checked off my list while my visitors were here: try on a traditional Korean hanbok. Hanbok comes …

Who let the dogs out?

November 19, 2014November 18, 2014 / in: Seoul

Yesterday it was finally time to cross “visit dog café” of my Seoul to do-list. My only problem now is …

Fields of Gold – Haneul Park

November 17, 2014January 4, 2015 / in: South Korea

In a city of 25 million people, a green oasis might seem like a utopian wish. Seoul however has done …

A trip to the point of no return

November 9, 2014January 7, 2019 / in: South Korea

My inner alarm clock woke me 5:35 yesterday morning, which was a good thing seeing as my actual alarm clock …

Seoul Metro Challenge: Chuncheon

October 15, 2014February 13, 2015 / in: Seoul Metro Challenge, South Korea

As for most Seoulites, my life in Korea involves at least 2*30 minutes spent on the subway every day. Seoul’s metro …

Finding (N)Everland

October 11, 2014October 11, 2014 / in: Seoul

Roller-coasters, cotton candy, carousels, haunted houses and weird hats all make up essential parts of one of my favorite attractions in …

Hangul Day

October 9, 2014October 11, 2014 / in: Seoul

October 9th is celebrated as Hangul Day in Korea to commemorate King Sejong, the man who is credited with creating …

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