Looking for a hiking adventure? Seoul is more than just one of the biggest cities in the world, it’s also a great hiking destination. Bukhansan National Park provides sweeping and it can be easily hiked in a day from Pyeongtaek.
About Our Day Trip
Friends recently invited hiking at Bukhansan National Park in Seoul. The day was perfect despite a few hurdles along the way, like timing. We recommend leaving as early as possible from Pyeongtaek for any hikes you want to do in Seoul.
Coffee and Baked Goods
Rollingwood
01099049370
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This cafe is filled with natural elements for a soothing vibe. They sell a variety of drinks and deserts as well as oat milk and soy milk.
Hangul Address
서울 강남구 도산대로62길 26 1층 롤린우드
We spent a beautiful, early fall day day in Seoul yesterday and kicked it off with a visit to one of our favorite cafes, @rollinwood_bakeshop. You have to love a place that lives by the same motto as you!
A Failed Attempt at Lunch
We met up with a friend for lunch at Wheat and Boi, however, we still can’t wait to try it because by the time we got seated at Wheat and Bori, we realized we needed to leave in order to meet up with our friend’s tai chi group for a hike. What we saw and smelled of this place has us itching to go back as soon as we can.
Meetup with Friends
Friendship. Community. Hiking. Food. Gathering. Refueling. Grounding. Sweating. Laughing. Breathing. These are a few words that come to mind as I reflect on yesterday. Our friend invited us to hike with a few members of her tai chi class, bridging and sharing two parts of her world, and I am so thankful. The experience and views were … well, you’ll see in the next few posts.
Bukhansan National Park
Our hike brought us into Bukhansan National Park where we were led by a career hiker who never broke a sweat and walked up the mountain like a Sunday stroll and followed up by a Tai Chi master who did the whole thing barefoot. As the trail opened up lookouts, we took advantage to enjoy the beauty and a quick rest. This was the first and made us excited for the future vistas.
At our third stopped, we divided into two groups: one stayed and did tai chi, the other hiked up to the top of the mountain.
Neither words nor photos can every truly do the experience justice.
Met back up with the whole group and took some more pictures to help capture the memory of friendships made.
Dinner & Friends
Mother-in-Law Hangover Soup
02-379-4294
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Mom and pop shop nestled next to the mountains in the north of Seoul.
Hangul Address
서울 종로구 진흥로 421
Gathered for hangover soup, radish kimchi, and 막걸리 (makkeolli) after the hike. Poured each other makkeolli and cheered to friendship. There is a special bond between people that overcome obstacles together.
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Chad Card holds a Master’s of Arts in Second Language teaching and a Master’s in Near and Middle Eastern Studies. He works for the Department of Defense (DODEA) as an ELA educator. Mr. Card travels extensively in South Korea and internationally. His passion includes studying languages, culture, and diversity.
Brian Rich holds a Master’s in Clinic Social work and a Bachelor’s in English Teaching. Mr. Rich is an experienced social work clinician who transitioned into education and works for the DODEA.
Together, Brian and Chad work as Cultural Liaisons and Content Creators developing travel itineraries focused on arts and culture across South Korea. Their love of learning, culture, and life is evident in all of their work.
