Living at my own pace, exploring a wide world.
Travel, culture, and everyday stories from a local in Seoul
Category: Letters
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Dear reader, Today’s letter begins somewhere far from Seoul. It’s about India, where I traveled last year. Of all the countries I’ve visited, it ranks among the most unforgettable. Even now, long after coming home, some scenes remain as vivid as if I saw them yesterday. If I had to name the single most striking…
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Dear reader, Summer in Korea is brutally hot. The temperature itself is high, but what really gets you is the humidity. The air turns damp and heavy, and even a short walk leaves you drenched in sweat. That’s the Korean summer. And there is one dessert Koreans reach for all season long to survive it.…
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Dear reader, These days, Jeju Island seems to have become a must-visit for travelers coming to Korea. After Seoul, it’s where everyone heads next. But when I hear my foreign friends talk about their Jeju trips, something often feels missing. They climbed Seongsan Ilchulbong, stopped by a famous café, ate black pork, and flew home.…
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Dear reader, As I write this letter, it’s raining in Seoul. July in Korea is the most humid time of the year, and also the greenest. Today I want to tell you about the name of this season: jangma (장마). If you’re planning a summer trip to Korea, this is a word worth knowing. So,…
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Dear reader, Thank you for opening this letter. Since it’s my first one, let me start by telling you who I am and why I’ve decided to write to you. I’m a Korean living in Seoul. I’ve always loved discovering different cultures, and that love has taken me all over the world. Wandering unfamiliar alleys,…
Living at my own pace, exploring a wide world. 