My time in South Korea has come to an end. If this were a video game, I’ve cleared the map. Saying goodbye was so much harder than I expected. I tried holding it together, I really did.
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Back with another Solo in Seoul. This time we’re talking about HBC: the gayer, trendier cousin of Itaewon—and it’s actually right next to it.
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Part of my Solo in Seoul series. Alriiiight Itaewon probably needs no introduction. Yes, the Itaewon from Itaewon Class. It’s the infamous foreigner district in Seoul. So, what’s good in Itaewon?
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The DMZ is the DeMilitarized Zone, the border between North and South Korea, the 38th parallel. There lies many observatories and even a cable car, along with the legacy of a brutal war and the mythologizing that came after.
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I’ve been going to TSC Gym for three months now, and I am so much stronger, faster and well-trained than when I started. Punching and kicking things is SO fun, who knew?? My friend, Abbie G, made this video about it!
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Today for Daejeon Highlights, we’re covering the underground shopping mall. Any Korean city with a subway will have one of these, but Daejeon’s has some unique things in it that I’m excited to talk about!
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What makes little Gunsan worth the time? Well, there’s the Korean classics: cafes, museums, and good food. And it’s got some of the only remaining examples of Japanese architecture left in Korea.
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Getting help can be a matter of life or death, and I believe it’s really important to be aware of what resources you do have in South Korea—in Seoul, Daejeon or online.
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I love my monthly updates. Sometimes, I run out of stuff to say though. This is one of those times. So let’s spice it the format a little.
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My friend Abbie G and I collabed for a vlog showcasing the Youth We Can Center in Daejeon. If you’re into rock climbing—you’re in for a treat.
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Okay, so you’re thinking about living in South Korea. Everyone knows Seoul, but what are the other options? Here’s a breakdown of the 7 major cities and 9 regions in South Korea.
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While there were a few more restrictions due to the pandemic, Daecheon beach was still open for those masked-up vacationers.
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Here’s another installment of my monthly updates. Vaccines are still a distant blip on the horizon, but at least cases here are low for now. It’s relieving to be able to make mac n cheese for friends.
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This week, my coteachers and I went out for pufferfish (복어)—interesting, delicious—and then drove to Interview Mansion, one of Daejeon’s most instagram-able cafes.
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Last Saturday my friends and I decided to do a little (read: long) Halloween hike. We settled on Gyeryongsan 계룡산.
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The temperature’s dropped. The fall sweaters are pulled out. Roasted sweet potato carts line the streets. It’s all very dark academia.
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If there’s one concern I hear my family most, it’s how well I’m able to eat here in Korea. Here’s my tips about Korean food and food culture.
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How's it been, in my own words? Exciting, terrifying, so busy.
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