Week 6 – Sungkyunkwan University – Trip to Ulluengdo
This weekend I decided to make a solo trip to ulleung-do island!
Ulleung-do is an island east of mainland south korea and it takes 3 hours bus ride from Seoul(Dongseoul bus terminal) to Gangneung and...
Week 6 – Visit from Relatives
My cousin visited me in Korea as they went on a tour for. Having spent more than a month overseas, it was comforting to see familiar faces.
As Yonsei was is located near Sinchon,...
Week 5 at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) – National Foundation Day of Korea
October 3rd is the National Foundation Day of Korea, which commemorates the founding of the Korean nation by the legendary god-king Dangun. A simple ceremony is held at Chamseongdan Altar on top of Manisan...
Yonsei Week 6 – Seoraksan, here we come!
So apparently Bukhansan was not enough of a challenge for us the last time. So we decided, before the winter came around, that we would attempt the most challenging route up Seoraksan.
We were going...
Week 4: Tai Hang Fire Dragon and Mid-autumn festival
In celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, carnivals and booth were set up at designated location around Hong Kong. The urban mid-autumn lantern festival for instance was held in Victoria Park. Traditional activities were displayed...
Week 8: Reading week camping
So this week was reading week. Which on exchange means time to go out and have fun!
Kicking off the week with my usual Monday climb. I did something different this week. I went Klättercentret...
Hiking part 5: Wilson trail section 2
The entire trail is very well-maintained and provides scenic views of the Hong Kong Island. Given the lack of vegetation cover in some portions of the trail, the trail suffered minimal damage from Typhoon...
Week 3: Bracing for Typhoon Mangkhut
On 16th September 2018, Typhoon Mangkhut slams into Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Observatory issued typhoon signal 10 which was the highest warning level.
Prior to the arrival of the storm, warnings were issued to...
GEXP18 Hanyang Week 6: Hanging out with the locals
Hi friends!
Time seems to fly faster than ever after touching down in Seoul. Can’t believe it has been more than a month since we have arrived and began our term at Hanyang University! Today...
HKUST – WEEK FOUR, Sai Kung Pier and School Food!
Sai Kung Pier is roughly a 20mins bus ride away from school. There, you can find many seafood options and take a walk along the pier. I went there to eat seafood at 全记海鲜,...
