Goseong county is located on the northeast coast of South Korea, in Gangwon province. While it may not feature on the usual “must see” lists for foreigners traveling in Korea, it’s been one of my favorite destinations. From beautiful lakes, to an array of 27 beaches, to DMZ tourism sites and funky cafes, Goseong, Read More
Hwajinpo Lake is the largest lagoon in South Korea. It is located in the northeast county of Goseong, just south of the DMZ in Gangwon province. Why this Hike is Awesome While Hwajinpo Lake does not have a hiking trail that goes around its 16km perimeter, it does have a wide and well-mainted bike, Read More
2020-2021 was our second academic year living in South Korea. I’ve renewed my contract, and we’re about to start our third year. It has been quite the ride with Covid-19 protocols dominating daily life. The school year was spent volleying between in-person, hybrid, and virtual learning. The Korean government allowed students up to Grade 2, Read More
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, Read More
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, Read More
In the past decade, I’ve lived in the United States, Vietnam, India, and now South Korea. As you can tell from the blog entry dates, I wrote once on ExpatHeather.com when we first arrived in July 2019, and then the blog went on hiatus as we settled into a new school, new job, and, Read More
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