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A weekend in Gyeongju and my first visit to Bulguksa
A morning train from Seoul, a thousand-year-old temple and the Buddha of Seokguram at sunrise. Notes from a trip I’d wanted to take for years.
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Autumn in Seoul, one walk at a time
Ginkgo leaves, roasted chestnuts and the quiet streets behind Deoksugung. My favourite season, and where I go to enjoy it.
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Evenings by the Han River
Bikes, convenience-store ramyeon and the rainbow fountain at Banpo Bridge. Why the river parks are where Seoul goes to relax.
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What my mornings look like as an online teacher
Coffee, a short walk and lesson prep before my first student logs in. A small look at an ordinary day. 아침에 일어나서 커피를 마셔요
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How my family spends Chuseok
Making songpyeon, a long drive to my grandparents’ town and far too much food. Korea’s harvest festival from the inside.
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