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Two Weeks in Slovenia (Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Piran, and more)

This autumn, my parents and I finally visited Slovenia, where my great grandparents lived before immigrating to the US

all, travelCari CakesOctober 13, 2024travel, europe, sloveniaComment

A Hidden Library in the Mountains of Seoul: Inwangsan's Forest Rest Area

Last year I tried to visit the Inwangsan Forest Rest Area (인왕산 숲속 쉼터) and ended up very lost. This year I was able to find it and hope that these directions can save you some time and worried wandering :)

all, seoul, travelCari CakesJune 19, 2023korea, seoul, books Comments

Four Days in Sapporo, Japan During The Snow Festival

Now that Japan has opened its borders again, I jumped at the chance to see a city that’s been on my bucket list for years - Sapporo.

all, travelCari CakesFebruary 9, 2023japan, asia, hokkaido, travel Comments

A Winter Day in Pyeongchang at Daegwallyeong Sheep Ranch in Gangwon-do Korea

Conquering my fear of traveling in snowy weather, I took a bus out to Pyeongchang to see a winter wonderland.

all, travelCari CakesJanuary 17, 2023korea, asia, outside seoul, travel Comments

A Weekend in Pohang, Korea | Homigot sunrise, fresh fish, and ocean views

Winter comes without much warning here in Korea, so when I saw that the weather in Pohang would be in the double digits for the last time until March, I jumped at the chance to explore without my thick padding coat one last time.

all, travelCari CakesDecember 25, 2022korea, outside seoul, asia Comments

Staying on an Apple Farm in Korea (apple picking AirBnb!)

Tucked in the mountains near Bonghwa, a tiny apple farm has the perfect guesthouse for those hoping to enjoy the Korean countryside and pick some apples!

all, travelCari CakesOctober 4, 2022korea, asia, outside seoulComment

Cafe Hopping in Daejeon, Korea - a day trip from Seoul

Just two hours from Seoul, Daejeon is a perfect city for a day trip - especially if you’re a fan of desserts :)

all, travelCari CakesSeptember 25, 2022korea, asia, travel Comments

Seoul Neighborhoods: A Day in Mullae-dong

Today we’re exploring Mullae, a cool little neighborhood in western Seoul, just south of the river.

all, travelCari CakesMay 22, 2022korea, korean, asia, seoulComment

Visiting Seosan's Yoogibanggaok Daffodil Fields in April (서산유기방가옥)

On April 7, I hopped on a train from Dong Seoul Bus Station to a tiny town called Unsan in order to see some daffodils at Yoogibanggaok in Seosan.

all, travelCari CakesApril 17, 2022korea, asia, korean, spring Comment

Korea's Ganghwa Island is Vegan Paradise

In November, I visited an island off of Incheon, Korea with a friend to hit some vegan spots!

all, travelCari CakesApril 6, 2022korea, korean, asiaComment

A Summer Day in Gongju, South Korea | Day Trip from Seoul

After having this place on my list for months, I finally made it down south to the city of Gongju (which happens to mean princess in Korean ^^)

all, travelCari CakesJuly 19, 2021outside seoul, korea, asia Comment

Visiting Mongtorang Goat Farm in Taebaek, South Korea

On a perfect summer day at the end of June, I bought a bus ticket at Dong Seoul Bus Terminal heading east with the hopes of visiting the newly opened Mongtorang Goat Farm in Taebaek!

all, travelCari CakesJuly 11, 2021korea, outside seoul, asiaComment

Korea's Lavender Festival in Goseong | Hani Lavender Farm

June in Korea is an underrated month. It’s the season of roses, warm nights without the humidity of full-blown summer, and of course, lavender.

all, travelCari CakesJune 30, 2021korea, outside seoul, asia Comment

Gyeongju Is My New Favorite Spring Destination in Korea

After my Busan trip, I turned right back around and headed out of Seoul to Gyeongju with my friend Kaila - we were hunting more blossoms!

all, travelCari CakesApril 4, 2021korea, outside seoul, gyeongju, asiaComment

Visiting Busan - Cherry Blossom Season in Korea

March 25, 2021, I headed down south to Busan to finally see some cherry blossoms outside of Seoul.

all, travelCari CakesMarch 31, 2021korea, outside seoul, asia Comment

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

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