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Daehyeonsan Rose Garden: Beauty in Seoul’s Concrete Jungle

A few weeks back I was able to squeeze in a visit to one rose garden before Eye Surgery

June 20, 2025
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The Best Seasons to Travel to South Korea: Part 2: Spring

Last fall I posed the question: what’s the best time of year to travel to South Korea? And

June 6, 2025
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LIfe These Days in South Korea: May 5-15, 2025

Monday, May 5 Happy Katie’s Birthday! My baby is 34 today, which is RIDICULOUS. Tuesday, May 6 Ooh,

May 22, 2025
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Life This Week in South Korea: November 25-December 1, 2024

Monday, Nov 25 Got up early-ish and headed by bus to a park in Gangnam that looked pretty

December 2, 2024
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An Autumn Visit to Unhyeongung Palace in Seoul, South Korea

One November day when I was in the Jongno-gu area, I took a quick trip to Unhyeongung Palace.

November 29, 2024
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Life This Week in South Korea: August 26-September 1, 2024

Monday, August 26 I took it easy today after my weekend of heavy bussing, walking, and sweating. In

September 3, 2024
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Happy One Year in South Korea Anniversary to Me!

Can you believe I’ve been here in Korea for a YEAR?!? I arrived on August 23, 2023. I

August 23, 2024
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This Week in South Korea: June 10-16, 2024

Monday, June 10 Well, my weekend hiding from the world was the right way to go, as I’m

June 17, 2024
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Life This Week in South Korea: March 18-24, 2024

Monday, March 18 Tutoring in the morning, class in the afternoon, convenience store for dinner and studying. I’m

March 27, 2024
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Life These Weeks in South Korea: Feb 12-25, 2024

Aka: SHE’S ALIVE Ha ha. Yes, I’m alive. I’ve just been…not here. I’ve been…here… So. That’s where I’ve

February 26, 2024
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