Go and get pho immediately
3 April 2026
Pho in Myeongdong
Tomorrow I am going to Changwon in the very south of the country. I have not been there before. It occurred to me that my 35km train ride back to ....
Not as hard as I expected
3 April 2026
Yangpyeong over Yongmunsan to the temple for the 3rd time
This was my third time doing this hike. Last time it was really hard, I got very wet, and had fog all day. Today there was no rain and it was real....
Over the hill
2 April 2026
Namsan tower and Itaewon
Could this be my only visit on this trip to the famous Namsan tower? Possibly. At the end of the trip when I return to Seoul I will be on the othe....
Peak forecast
2 April 2026
Anyangcheon cherry blossoms
Many people travel half way around the world to see some blossoms in a tree that are probably very similar to those that appear on the street they....
Elevated walk to a new roof
1 April 2026
Seoullo 7017 and Namdaemun market
After my long hike I was hungry but still like to go walking regardless - 40,000 step day today. So my journey went to the elevated walkway that u....
To the observatory!
1 April 2026
Yebongsan and Ungilsan from Paldang Station
Today I went to a hike I have done twice before. Once in spring, once in autumn. It looks better in autumn, everywhere does. The view is amazing, ....
Syringe full of salmon sperm
31 March 2026
Insadong Ssamziegil
On my various strolls up streets filled with buildings covered in gigantic 3D billboards, I have been constantly seeing ads of fake looking alien ....
The lesser airport and fortress
31 March 2026
Aviation Museum and Haengjusanseong Fortress
During the night I could hear strange noises at about 3am. Pumps and what sounded like cracking glass. I thought maybe there was a gas attack from....
First of probably many
30 March 2026
Bibimbap in Myeongdong
Tonight I tried to go to the Shinsegae department store, but it was the stores day off. They do that apparently. They were still showing the BTS A....