Recent Posts
Hualien and The Amazing Taroko National Park
•
My first week in Taiwan was pretty rushed. I moved from one city to another every two nights, which was quite exhausting, especially after hiking Snow Mountain. I needed to slow down a bit. I had planned in advance to do some volunteering in Taiwan and found a place in…
Hiking Tongariro Alpine Crossing in New Zealand
•
When we were in the North Island of New Zealand, we didn’t do as much hiking as in the South. But one thing we knew for sure was that we had to do the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, one of the greatest day walks in New Zealand. The total distance of…
Gyeongju: A Deeper Look to Korean Ancient Dynasty
•
Maybe the term ‘Three Kingdoms’ sounds familiar to you—yes, those are the famous, powerful kingdoms in China. But, are you aware that a Three Kingdoms period also existed in Korea? The Three Kingdoms of Korea refer to Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla. Silla, one of the world’s longest-sustained dynasties, chose Gyeongju…
