An Unexpected Journey: Mudeung Mountain
Myungjoon Kim shows to us the wonders of spontaneous wanderlust and how the journey really is the reward
Tag: hiking
My Korea: Autumn
Autumn is the time of year when Korea becomes filled with beautiful colours, exciting festivals, and some of the most scenic hikes around.
Mt. Fuji: Sacred, Accessible and Diverse
Read of one man’s trek up famous Mt. Fuji (then go yourself).
Warrior Monks
Meet the Buddhist Army that fought for Korea many moons ago…
Hiking in Damyang: Part 1 of 2
Need a one-day getaway from Gwangju?
Exploring China’s Flower Summit
Would you dare to climb Mt. Huashan in China’s Shaanxi province?
A Riverside and Her Poet
There is a place of easy hiking and quiet landscape that is unknown to most foreigners. It is called Seomjingong River.
Northern Jeolla Hikes
Jacob Lotinga, author of A South Korean Mountain Sketchbook and China’s Holy Hikes, recommends two easy rambles that can make for an interesting and manageable weekend trip from Gwangju.