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Ansan's Multicultural Food Market Outside of Seoul

About an hour outside of Seoul lies the city of Ansan. Due to its many factories and links to shipping, it has an enormous foreign population which, for a country as homogenous as Korea, is rare to find.

all, travelCari CakesMarch 10, 2021korea, ansan, asiaComment

Seoul's Massive Bead and Crafts Market in Dongdaemun

A few weeks ago I went to the most dangerous place in Seoul: The Dongdaemun Accessories Market.

all, lifestyleCari CakesDecember 2, 2020seoul, korea, asia Comment

Apple Picking Outside of Seoul, Korea - Pocheon Boss Apple Farm

On a chilly October Wednesday, I took the bus out of Seoul and into Pocheon to visit Boss Apple Farm and pick mini apples!

all, travelCari CakesOctober 28, 2020korea, outside seoul Comments

A Day in Damyang - Lost in a Bamboo Forest in South Korea (죽녹원)

Along with the Boseong Green Tea Farms, I had been aching to visit the Damyang Bamboo Forest for as long as I could remember. One Friday morning while I was in Gwangju, I finally saw it with my own eyes!

all, travelCari CakesOctober 25, 2020korea, asia, outside seoul Comment

A Day Trip to the Boseong Green Tea Farms (Daehan Dawon)

For over six years, I have wanted to plan a trip to Boseong and its famous green tea fields, but those plans always fell through. This October though, I finally made it happen!

all, travelCari CakesOctober 25, 2020outside seoul, korea, asia, tea Comment

A Quick Trip To Gwangju, South Korea

This autumn I finally made it down to a city that I’ve been wanting to visit for years: Gwangju!

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Taking a Sunset Hike on Inwangsan In Seoul, Korea

A few weeks ago, my friend took a sunrise hike through a gorgeous trail that I had never known about. She said it was quick and easy, so I thought I’d give it a go for sunset!

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Reading True Crime: 6 Books Full of Mystery and Controversy

Whether it’s because of the drama, the problem solving, or history, there is no denying that true crime is having a serious moment in pop culture lately.

all, lifestyleCari CakesOctober 9, 2020books Comments

Visiting Edelweiss, The Swiss Theme Park in Gapyeong, Korea

I decided that I wanted to get out of Seoul, and possibly Korea, this week. A simply train ride got me as far as Switzerland!

all, travelCari CakesOctober 7, 2020outside seoul, korea, asia, seoul Comment

Staying in a Tiny Private Guesthouse in Seoul, Korea

The Maxmini-um Guesthouse is located right next to Sogang University, about a 10 minute walk from Sinchon Station and maybe 15 minutes to Hongdae.

all, lifestyle, seoul, travelCari CakesOctober 1, 2020hotel, seoul, korea, asiaComment

Reading RM's Book Recommendation List

You asked I delivered! Reading BTS’ Namjoon’s book recommendation list :)

all, bookshelf, lifestyleCari CakesAugust 21, 2020books Comments

I Started a New YouTube Channel: BookTube Newbie!

Get ready for lots more book content!

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Write a Letter to Your Future Self at This Seoul Cafe

When you walk into the cafe called “A Space Filled With You,” you are greeted by a wall of envelopes from floor to ceiling.

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A Magical (Wheelchair Accessible!) Forest Trail in the Middle of Seoul

I have been to Ansan numerous times, but have always gone with the goal of getting to the top to take in the spectacular view of Seoul. What I didn’t know, is that had I taken just one right turn instead of left…

all, travelCari CakesJune 7, 2020seoul, korea, hiking, asia Comment

I Designed My First Piece of Jewelry with Ana Luisa!

I am so excited to finally talk about a project I’ve been working on since December of last year.

all, lifestyleCari CakesMay 29, 2020ana luisa, jewelryComment

Need a Quarantine Read? Here Are My Recommendations!

Tired of Netflix? Can’t bring yourself to reread Harry Potter for the 50th time? I’ve compiled a list of books that really grabbed ahold of my attention and I’m hoping you haven’t read at least one of them! Enjoy!

all, lifestyleCari CakesMay 24, 2020books Comment