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MBA Graduation: Reflection, Gratitude, and Adventure
What to do when you graduate from your MBA in the middle of winter and want to celebrate? Take an adventure trip to Lapland!
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Thanks for visiting Expat Heather! I’m an international educator, writer, and expat mom currently living in South Korea. On this site you’ll find things about living abroad, teaching in international schools, travel, hiking, and expat life.
The coast of Pohang can be explored by walking along the Haeparang Trail, or “Haeparanggil Course” if you’re searching in Naver. This through-walking trail combines coastal trails, scenic roads, and urban walks. A particularly scenic and easily accessible section of the trail is located on Haeaparanggil Course 16, at the Homi Bando Coastal Trail.
The 12 waterfall hike from Bogyeongsa Temple, near Pohang, is hands down one of our favorite hikes thus far in Korea. Are you a parent looking for a good hike to do with kids? Here are the basics:
Why this Hike is Awesome
We loved this hike because it’s scenic, has varied terrain, and has plenty of places to stop and enjoy the river. The many waterfalls provide motivating rewards along the way, and once you pass waterfall #3, the trail is not likely to be crowded. For fairly little effort, we enjoyed stunning views. The hike has some sections of stairs, but it is not one of the relentless Korean stair hikes that go straight up. Much of the hike follows along the meandering river.
Getting ready for a road trip in South Korea? I travel with my two elementary-age kids, and these are some the particular items we bring based on what’s typically available and what we like to have. We usually stay in Airbnbs because I like to one or two meals in each day. Breakfast cafes usually don’t open til 10am, and often everything on the menu is very sweet. We find it suits our travel style to wake up by 7am and eat breakfast in. I also often cook dinner in after a long day out exploring, so let’s start with the kitchen items!
We are staying in South Korea for summer break 2021. After two weeks of summer program at Korea International School for the kids, it’s time to hit the road!
Last summer’s 32-day South Korea travel itinerary took us down the west coast, on the ferry to Jeju and to some of the southern islands and peninsulas. This year, we are starting midway down the east coast and making out way back to Yeosu, one of our favorite destinations. We’ll stay in each destination for four nights, giving plenty of time to explore and wander without feeling rushed.
Where are we going this year?
Pohang
Pohang is an industrial port city on the east coast. It’s a center for steel production and science research. While not a typical tourist destination, I decided to stay here to have easy access to the Haeparang trail coastal path. It’s also home to several beaches, a museum of steel art, and a variety of interesting-looking restaurants.
From Pohang, we can make an easy day trip back to Gyeongju, which has a fantastic theme park and water park.
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Traveling in South Korea with kids is easy if you can map out restaurant options you know your kids will enjoy. If your kids are not used to Korean foods, they may initially be overwhelmed by the huge variety of side dishes, fermented flavors, and spicy condiments. However, you can find SO many delicious options if you know where to look.
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