Jake's birthday party was a whirlwind night starting at an all-you-can-eat raw tuna restaurant and ending at numerous bars and clubs in Itaewon. We discovered a brewery with delicious beers on tap which was a refreshing change of pace. Later, we stumbled upon Club Mu and danced the night away to a variety of international beats. Some smoking santas made an appearance as well.
Another December day, I traveled with Relee and Gina to Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul. This is a historic area of the city with traditional Korean homes dotting the mountainous side streets and alleys. After meandering amongst the rooftops, we escaped to a quirky cafe. The walls were draped with napkins cleverly decorated by customers.
The following day, Relee and I bused to Suwon to explore the palace and fortress wall. The palace was surprisingly tucked into the center of the city. Taxis, buses, and people zoomed by the historic temples without a second glance. After spending an hour or so exploring the palace, we realized that the fortress was in fact another tourist site all together. In our confusion, we accidentally detoured a solid kilometer before running into the actual fortress wall. Stretching over 3 km, the sturdy stone wall was an easy yet scenic walk. The south gate perched above the city. We conveniently timed our descent with the vibrant orange sunset. A nice close to the long touristy day.
