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...

21st May Some days feel like a transition. Not just from one place to another, but from one atmosphere into the next. It is like turning a page without quite knowing what the next chapter will bring. This was one of those days. We left the East Coast behind, Yangyang, with its sea air and open horizons. We drove west, all the way to Suwon. From waves to walls. From the edge of the country to its historical heart. And somewhere along that journey, the pace began to change. Leaving the east behind We had booked one night at Ibis Ambassador Suwon , a city about 30 km south of Seoul. A city my friends had already visited on a rainy day, while I was picking up Arthur from Incheon Airport. But today, the sky couldn’t have been more different. Clear, bright and full of promise. Suwon is traditionally known as the “City of Filial Piety”. A concept deeply rooted in Confucian values, about love, respect and devotion to your parents and ancestors. Not just in words, but in how you live your life....