My sister once showed me photos of Jeju Island and said, “someday together going.” I remembered hearing about this popular vacation destination from Korean friends in college. They described it as the Hawaii of Korea. The thought of visiting Jeju with my sister seemed like a beautiful, fantastical dream. A hope to…
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What I Packed vs. What I Wore: Korea
I think it’s safe to say now that I overpacked for Korea. We never check luggage (especially when traveling standby), but because some of the gifts I was bringing were liquids, we didn’t have a choice. I should have packed my clothes and shoes as if we were only traveling with a…
Andong Hahoe Folk Village
I’ve visited various traditional folk villages during my trips to Korea, but Hahoe (하회) is the most meaningful to me. It is located in the place where I was born: Andong. This 600 year old village carries the honor of being a UNESCO World Heritage site. You can visit Andong by taking…