Paraeso Falls Hike near Ulsan
Paraeso Falls is about 45 minutes to an hour drive outside Ulsan city, South Korea. If you’re looking for a short hike with great views throughout, this is a perfect Ulsan day trip. Why this Hike is...
View ArticlePersonal Update: Our 2nd Year in South Korea
2020-2021 was our second academic year living in South Korea. I’ve renewed my contract, and we’re about to start our third year. It has been quite the ride with Covid-19 protocols dominating daily...
View ArticleHwajinpo Lake Hike in Goseong, South Korea
Hwajinpo Lake is the largest lagoon in South Korea. It is located in the northeast county of Goseong, just south of the DMZ in Gangwon province. Why this Hike is Awesome While Hwajinpo Lake does not...
View ArticleThings to Do in Goseong, South Korea
Goseong county is located on the northeast coast of South Korea, in Gangwon province. While it may not feature on the usual “must see” lists for foreigners traveling in Korea, it’s been one of my...
View ArticleVisiting the DMZ in Goseong, South Korea
The northeast coast of South Korea offers access to the Goseong Unification Observatory Tower and the well-curated DMZ Museum. Until visiting, I didn’t know how big DMZ tourism is for domestic tourists...
View ArticleExploring Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland
Rovianiemi is the capital of Finnish Lapland. This city of approximately 60,000 residents is known as the official home of Santa Claus and serves as a jumping-off point for many of the region’s...
View ArticleReindeer Experience in Finnish Lapland
In Finnish Lapland, there are more reindeer than people. The 200,000 reindeer are domesticated and cared for by local reindeer herders. As a tourist, you can visit these majestic animals at a reindeer...
View ArticleDog-Sledding with Huskies in Rovaniemi
One of the things I was most excited to do was to try dog-sledding with huskies in Finnish Lapland. As part of a tour booked through Visit Rovaniemi, I went to Raitola Reindeer & Husky Farm where I...
View ArticleMBA Graduation: Reflection, Gratitude, and Adventure
What to do when you graduate from your MBA in the middle of winter and want to celebrate? Take an adventure trip to Lapland!
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