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May 1 - 25 (Part 19) A Day of Tradition & Quiet Magic in Seoul: Hanbok, Palaces & Hidden Gems

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23rd May ‘There are journeys that fill your camera roll…  and then there are journeys that quietly change you.’ My time in South Korea  has been a beautiful mix of both.  From the fast-paced energy of Seoul to the quiet, meaningful moments in between, this experience has given me more than I ever expected. With just one full day left before flying home, I found myself wanting to hold onto everything a little longer.  Not by rushing, not by ticking off another checklist, but:  By slowing down,  To take it all in and To simply ‘be’ here. And that is exactly what this day became. One Last Full Day in Seoul One full day. That’s all that remained of my incredible journey through South Korea. Looking back, those first five weeks alone in Seoul are something I wouldn’t have wanted to miss for the world. It shaped me in ways I hadn’t anticipated. Building friendships with people from all over the globe, navigating a completely new culture and language and learning...
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May 1 - 25 (Part 18) Back Where It All Began: Crossing Bridges & Coming Full Circle

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22nd May Our final travel day in South Korea started simply, yet perfectly, with a sweet breakfast and a big latte at Starbucks. I know it’s not everyone’s favorite, but honestly… I just love their coffee. By noon, we checked out of Ibis Ambassador Suwon, picked up our car from the garage and set off under a cloudy sky. Our destination: Incheon International Airport Terminal 1, just about an hour’s drive away. A Journey in Circles This trip truly felt like coming full circle.  The airport sits on an island, connected to the mainland by impressive brigdes. This time, we drove across the breathtaking Incheon Bridge. A completely different experience from my arrival, weeks ago, via the Yeongjong Grand Bridge. The contrast was striking: The Yeongjong Bridge: functional, layered, connecting road and rail The Incheon Bridge: wide, elegant and dramatic with its towering pylons and fan-like cables At 21 km long, it’s the longest cable-stayed bridge in South Korea and without a doubt the mo...
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Location: Incheon, Zuid-Korea
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