I got my first taste of hiking in South Korea in 2016 at Jaunbong Peak, Dobongsan. The experience was so memorable I vowed to return, setting my sights on Baegundae Peak, which finally materialised on 11 September 2023. Highest point of Seoul At 836m (2,744ft), Baegundae Peak is 280m higher than the Lotte World Tower, …
I repeated my actions of the day before - 45-minute train ride to Dobongsan Station (Line 1, Exit #1), cross the road, walk past the market stalls and shops to the park entrance, hitting the trailhead 10 minutes later. It was a beautiful day. The sun was out and so were the crowds, as it …
In the absence of fresh content with MCO 3.0 taking effect on May 7, followed by 'full lockdown' on June 1, this is the perfect time for me to post some 'old' hiking adventures from the carefree days of travelling for unique experiences. I was hoping to fit in a hike on my 5-day trip …
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