Bianca In South Korea: Land Of Morning Calm

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...

The weather was absolutely perfect, a solft blue sky with some clouds, the kind of day you want to spend outside. After a simple breakfast of cereal and instant coffee, Arthur and I set off to explore some beautiful spots on the north side of the Han River. I wanted to start at Euljiro 3(sam)-ga Station and to keep things simple, we walked to Gangnam Station (Line 2) so we could take the subway  there without any transfers. A quick tip when navigating Seoul’s subway system: always check which Exit you need before arriving. Many stations are enormous beneath the streets and choosing the right exit can save you quite a bit of wandering. A Stroll Along Cheonggyecheon Stream When we stepped out of the station, we found ourselves surrounded by a fascinating mix of tiny neighborhood shops selling all kinds of odds and ends, standing side by side with towering construction sites reshaping the city skyline.  From there, w e made our way to one of my favorite places in Seoul: Cheonggye...