A long yet quaint walk from Sagye Beach to Sanbangsan. Beautiful sights along the way.
Tag: hiking
A Special Interaction at Songaksan
What makes Songaksan memorable for me is not just its breathtaking scenery.
Hiking at Songaksan?
Hiking? I’m not even sure if I should call this hiking because it did not feel like it at all. It was more like an amble at Songaksan. A very peaceful, revitalizing stroll up and down the gentle slopes of this mountain that pushes itself closer to the sea. Songaksan is in the southwestern part … Continue reading Hiking at Songaksan?
Solo Hiking at Hallasan: South Korea’s Tallest Peak and Jeju’s Centerpiece
Despite being South Korea’s highest peak, Hallasan (Mount Halla) would be dwarfed by the Philippines’ tallest mountains like Mt. Apo and Mt. Pulag, which are taller by about 1,000 meters. That said, for a casual hiker like me, Hallasan is approachable and reassuring. I had 8 days to spend in Jeju, so I dedicated a … Continue reading Solo Hiking at Hallasan: South Korea’s Tallest Peak and Jeju’s Centerpiece
Fighting Fears: Canyoneering, College, and Conquests
Have you ever felt so scared that the hairs all over your body stand, butterflies turn into vultures in your stomach, and you feel like you're going to poop?
Daybook by Rei 