While I was in Korea during the winter, my friends were visiting from LA and I created a list of things they MUST bring to survive the cold. I thought I would share it with you too! Water bottle - To stay hydrated and reduce waste (make sure its empty when you go through TSA)Bring … Continue reading MUST-HAVES when traveling
Category: South Korea
Bus to Busan (not as exciting as the train)
Hello friends! It has been a hot minute since I updated my blog. I got home back to California a few months ago, and it has been a whirlwind of busy-ness with job hunting and getting my life together. But I digress. I want to share my moments in Busan with you all ^_^ DAY … Continue reading Bus to Busan (not as exciting as the train)
Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)
Hello! Last Friday, I had the opportunity to go to Seoul with my Korean Class from Chungnam National University and went around Gyeongbokgung Palace. In Korean the (Gung/last character in Hangul means Palace). This is where the past kings and their wives, and servants lived. However, before walking into the palace itself, there were two … Continue reading Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)
Daejeon Museum of Art (대전시립미술관 – 대전광역시) & Hanbat Arboretum (한밭수목원)
Daejeon Museum of Art To take advantage of the long weekend due to Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), I took a trip to Daejeon Museum of Art and Hanbat Arboretum. Both of which were on my list of places to visit. Daejeon Museum of Art for its spectrum of art pieces and Hanbat Arboretum for its diversity … Continue reading Daejeon Museum of Art (대전시립미술관 – 대전광역시) & Hanbat Arboretum (한밭수목원)
Gyejoksan Mountain Red Clay Trail (계족산 황톳길)
Months prior to my flight to Daejeon, South Korea, I had looked up some places that I definitely wanted to visit during my stay. One of them was the Gyejoksan Mountain Red Clay Trail. From CNU, my friends and I took a taxi and got dropped off by a trail and we made our way … Continue reading Gyejoksan Mountain Red Clay Trail (계족산 황톳길)
Getting to Chungnam National University in South Korea
If you are reading this, I have survived my first week at Chungnam National University in Daejeon, South Korea! I have wanted to study abroad in Korea for years and I am now actually here! landing in incheon airport After landing in Incheon Airport, I had to purchase to a bus ticket to take to … Continue reading Getting to Chungnam National University in South Korea