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May 1 - 25 (Part 12) Our Journey Continues: Our First Day in Korea’s ‘Museum Without Walls’

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May 13th While still on Jeju Island, we had already begun planning our next destination after Busan. Our choice quickly became clear: Gyeongju (경주), a city often called ‘the museum without walls’. Historically known as Seorabeol (서라벌), Gyeongju lies in the southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province and once served as the capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom (57 BC - 935 AD). For nearly a thousand years this was the political and cultural heart of the kingdom, which at its height ruled about two-thirds of the Korean peninsula between the 7th and 9th centuries. With such a rich history surrounding it, Gyeongju felt like the perfect place for the next chapter of our journey. Staying in a Traditional Hanok For our stay in Gyeongju we chose something special: a hanok stay. A hanok (한옥) is a traditional Korean House, first designed during the Joseon Dynasty in the 14th century. Korean architecture carefully considers the relationship between a house and its natural surroundings. One im...
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May 1 - 25 (Part 11) Saying Goodbye to Jeju Island, Hello Busan

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May 12th We woke up early, not because we had to rush, but because we simply didn’t want to waste a single moment of our last morning on Jeju. In our hotel room we made breakfast: simple cereals and coffee, quietly enjoying the calm start of the day. Our bags had already been packed the night before, which made everything feel unhurried. There was space to just ‘be’. Arthur went for one final morning swim in the pool, while I sat outside at a table of the hotel restaurant, writing and watching him glide through the water. The sea shimmered in the background.  Before heading to the airport, we had an early lunch outside, soaking it all in one last time.  The weather was beautiful, soft sunshine, blue skies, a gentle breeze.  I will truly miss this place. The sea view. The peaceful rhythm. The beautiful memories we created here. Moments I know I will carry with me forever. A Little Tangerine That Stayed Behind  🍊 During one of our final hikes in Seogwipo, I had bought...
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