Category: Adventures
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Exploring Korean Neighbourhoods: Myeong-dong
Welcome back to the Exploring Korean Neighbourhoods series! I know it has been a while since the last part of the series, but I am finally back with a new post. Today, I will be talking about Myeong-dong. Many of you who have travelled to or plan on travelling to Korea probably have heard of…
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Korean Artists’ Concerts in Canada
You’ve heard me talk about going to Korean artists’ concerts on this blog. Most of these were at music festivals held in Korea over the summer. However, it is understandable that going to Korea just to see some concerts is simply not an option. Luckily, for those of you who still want to experience Korean…
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Exploring Korean Neighbourhoods: Mangwon-dong
I am back again with another segment to the “Exploring Korean Neighbourhoods” series. Today, we will discuss one of the smaller neighbourhoods, Mangwon-dong. Located near Hongdae and the Han river, Mangwon-dong is a cozy area nestled in Mapo-gu. It is a working-class neighbourhood with a more residential, classic feel. In contrast to Seoul’s busy atmosphere…
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Exploring Korean Neighbourhoods: Samcheong-dong
Last week, I wrote about the Neighbourhood of Fashion: Apgujeong-dong. In today’s post, I will highlight the neighbourhood I grew up in, Samcheong-dong. This neighbourhood is home to many of my childhood memories, and even just writing about it makes me reminiscent of it. Growing up, I always went on an afternoon walk after school…
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Exploring Korean Neighbourhoods: Apgujeong-dong
Welcome back to another series of “Exploring Korean Neighbourhoods”! Today, we will explore one of the more bougie neighbourhoods, Apgujeong-dong. If Los Angeles has Beverly Hills, then Seoul has Apgujeong-dong. Apgujeong-dong is an area located in Gangnam-gu by the Han river. It is one of the wealthiest neighbourhoods, with one square meter of land costing…
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Exploring Korean Neighbourhoods: Hongdae
Whenever I visit Korea during the summer, my friends that live there tell me that I see more of the country in two months than they do in two years. This goes on to say how much I go out and explore different parts of the country. That said, trust me when I say I’ve…
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JUNNY in Calgary: The Blanc Tour
Once September rolls around, the heat starts to die down, school starts again, and the summer memories start to fade away. September is always a bittersweet month for me. While I am ready to start off a new school year, I don’t want the relaxing, fun summer feeling to go away. Last Friday though, I…
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Gyeongbokgung Palace Hanbok Tour
Gyeongbokgung Palace, located in Seoul, is one of the most famous historical landmarks of Korea. It was the main palace back in the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897) when Korea was ruled by a kingdom. Today, Gyeongbokgung Palace is open for the public to view and experience part of Korea’s history. It is popular among tourists and…
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The Extraordinary World of Korean Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins always takes me back to childhood. I have so many memories of going to Baskin-Robbins with my family, whether it be a post-dinner treat or a pick-me-up after a sad event. When I first moved from Seoul to Dubai, I was shocked to learn that the ice cream flavours differed between the two countries.…
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S.Coups Birthday Cafe Event
“You know without you I’m so lonely, when you’re not here 911 calling”… Ever since I went to S.Coups’s birthday cafe event, SEVENTEEN’s song “Darling” has been stuck in my head all day. For those of you who are unfamiliar with S.Coups, he is the leader of the Kpop boy group SEVENTEEN. In Korea, fans…
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