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How Many Steps Does It Take to Travel by Train from China to Mongolia?
The Best B&Bs and Hostels: From Seoul to Yogyakarta
Finding the perfect place to stay is an adventure in itself. From rooftop views in Seoul to centuries-old houses in Kyoto, here are my top picks from a year of travel.
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Azure Fragments: Tracing the Echoes of the Great Silk Road
Exploring the turquoise tiles and desert sands of Central Asian history.
A Walk Through History: From Yonsei University to Yeonhui-dong
Beyond the shopping streets of Seoul lies a route rich with history, nature, and stories of democracy. Join me on a walk from Yonsei University to the quiet alleys of Yeonhui-dong.
Written in the Gaps of Busyness
An intimate essay on how travel shaped my love of writing, influenced my life choices, and continues to ground me amid work and adulthood.
Echoes of Assassinations: Visiting Gyeonggyojang on a Historic Morning
On the morning of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, I found myself at Gyeonggyojang, the former home of Kim Koo. A journey through Korean history and its struggle for democracy.