Category: Travel

South Korea and the Jodo Islands

South Korea and the Jodo Islands

In the future, I hope that I can travel to Korea for my career but doubt that I can recreate experiences as valuable as the ones I had at the Jodo Islands.

Planks and Boats: Traveling Around the Jodo Islands

Planks and Boats: Traveling Around the Jodo Islands

The calm atmosphere contrasted beautifully with the crashing waves, The boat left a trail of ripples as it powered through the water. Everyone eventually stopped speaking, as no one felt like trying to overpower neither the rumbling waves nor the boat’s engine.

Jindo Market

Jindo Market

Jindo Market Read More We departed from the college and stopped at at a local market. I remember how it was scorching…

Walking Around Seoul Markets

Walking Around Seoul Markets

At the market I visited, several small pop-up stores were lined up next to each other and, like most public places in korea, the market felt clean and well maintained. Vendors were welcoming and not pushy, and many caved into my peers’ bargaining.

Jindo National Gugak Center

Jindo National Gugak Center

At the college, everyone stayed in dorms and took traditional music classes. Our dorms had an overlooking view of the Yellow Sea and the surrounding mountains on the Island.

What I Ate in Korea

What I Ate in Korea

I took for granted its freshness and health benefits. Unfortunately, there isn’t a Korean restaurant on my campus, so I jump on every opportunity to eat Korean food when I’m on break!