Day of the Waterfalls Whooooeeeeee! Waking up after tearing through so many kilometers on Day 1 was rough. Every single muscle hurt. Sure, I’d completed many hikes of this length over the last few years. What I hadn’t done is carry a big ole’ pack.… Read More
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Day 1
To Preface For those of you who are unaware, the Annapurna Circuit is a 200 kilometer route that winds around the Annapurna massif, culminating in the crossing of Thorong La pass at a beastly 5, 416 meters. I chose this trek for a variety of… Read More
Almost there…
Unable to move even a centimeter, I am acutely aware of the beads of sweat rapidly dripping down my back. Loud Hindi music blasts out of the antiquated speakers. Hot, pungent air whips down the aisle. A small child teeters on the edge of my… Read More
Quintessential Seoul Sunset
Overlooking the Blue House and most of central Seoul, Inwangsan is the perfect place to watch the sun set. Less of a hike and more of a leisurely walk up a few stairs and along the fortress wall, Inwangsan is a suitable outdoor adventure for… Read More
Soomeun-byeok
It has been awhile since I’ve written about Bukhansan National Park. In February, I moved to a new neighborhood that is more central in Seoul but farther away from the base of the mountain. However, I recently discovered an amazing trail that offered a completely… Read More


