Category Archives: Hiking

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Korean Hiking Markers

If you’re like me, nothing says summer more than a good hike. Strapping on some good boots, or in this past weekend’s case, my wonderful Teva sport shoes. While we…

Blogger Day At The National Museum

This past Tuesday I was invited to the National Museum to partake in a special educational program for Korean Bloggers. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect or whom I’d…

Hiking Fitness

Now that fall has arrived in Korea, the time is prime to set out and enjoy Korea’s wondrous mountains. However, if you’ve never gone hiking in Korea, there are a…

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Yosemite Valley’s Day Hikes

Yosemite National Park is one of my favorite parks in the United States. The high mountains, the smell of the pines, and the roaring waterfalls excite my senses and energize…

Korean Pancakes

Growing up in the United States, one of my fondest memories was our weekend breakfasts. Every Sunday morning my mother would make either pancakes or waffles. I’d then, in turn,…

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Hiking Vernal and Nevada Falls at Yosemite

Since returning to the United States for our summer vacation, Jo and I have been looking forward to one particular trip: the journey out to Yosemite National Park. She has…

Smoke

      With the morning rain, I opted to exercise indoors today. While hitting the stairs usually isn’t a problem, the folks on the third floor were out in…

The Bamboo Forest

I love the heat. It’s true. There’s something I find quite relaxing about being outdoors when the temperature rise. But living in a city where streets feed one another like…

Baeksasil Trails

This past weekend, we traveled into the woods with our good friend Yann and his family (I know almost a whole week’s worth of posts on this trip alone!!! The…

The Jagged Ridge Trail

I love hiking. There’s just something about being out on a long trail in the middle of nature, among the trees and animals that makes me feel alive. I love…

Seoul’s Forest

I love the outdoors. There’s nothing better than getting outside and experiencing nature. It’s the primary reason Jo and I try to travel as much as we can. Even when…