Some teachers complain that we live too far away from the hot spots of Seoul. We live in the ghetto. There’s nothing to do. There are no foreigners. It sucks.

I would completely disagree.

As the weather warms up, I am eternally, exponentially grateful to have this amazing treat in my backyard. I am certain this will be the first of many enthralling posts on Mount Bukhansan. The most-hiked mountain in the world at only 2,744 ft, Mt. Bukhansan isn’t particularly beautiful, isn’t particularly extraordinary, but in a mega-city of well-over 10 million people, it feels like no small miracle.

And yes, the outdoor gyms are not only for real, they are scattered all over the city and used frequently.