In Korea, there are a lot of places to stop and rest when traveling throughout the country. These rest stops are another aspect of Korea that many people find attractive. When I first heard of the rest stops in Korea, I didn’t think much of them because, in America, a rest stop is usually a…
Forecasting Love and Weather, 2022 The drama Forecasting Love and Weather is about people’s lives working at the central weather station in Seoul. This drama shows the troubles that people working in the weather industry go through and how intricate the workings of the weather are. Most of the drama may be about the romantic…
If you know anything about the Republic of Korea, you would know that it is a country where the modern and the traditional co-exist in almost every aspect of life. From traditional foods that are given a modern twist, to modern pop music being infused with the traditional sounds of folk music, it seems like…
In order to really learn a foreign language, you need to travel to the country where it is spoken and truly immerse yourself in it. You need to surround yourself with the language and make it a part of your everyday life. Only then can you truly understand and master the language. If you’ve…
As a college student, the opportunities to travel are few and far between. A never-ending mountain of assignments to complete, internship work, and the constant anxiety and dread that comes along with thinking about your future that is always just sort of lurking in the background…well that’s enough to keep your mind busy enough to…
Hanbok and flowers When the icy streets and snow-covered landscapes finally melt away with the first breath of the West Wind. When, amongst the browns of dead leaves and withered grass, there can be found just the tiniest burst of vibrant green. When the heavy darkness finally gives way to the first warm rays of…
To say Seoul is vibrant is an understatement. Every street is lined with cafes, restaurants, and bars each with their own aesthetic flair. Designer and streetwear brands in Apgujeong Rodeo and Hongdae have made these neighborhoods heaven for fashion lovers. People travel from around the world to take part in Seoul’s nightlife. All this makes…