Jeju-do (Day 3): Cafes, Sushi and Flying Home

On our final day in Jeju, we woke up, got ready and had our last serving  of homemade abalone porridge (전복죽). We seriously couldn’t get enough. After that, we packed our bags into the car and thanked the owners of the pension for a wonderful stay. This was quite possibly the most hospitable place we have ever stayed at. We wished we had had more time … Continue reading Jeju-do (Day 3): Cafes, Sushi and Flying Home

Jeju-do (Part 2): Pension Stay, Sightseeing and Snacking

Pension Stay My boyfriend and I always stay in hotels when we travel, but since we had our dog with us this time around we decided to look into some other options. The boyfriend found us a lovely (somewhat secluded) little pension overlooking the ocean. The owners of the pension, who also live on the premises, were very warm and welcoming. Since they had a dog of … Continue reading Jeju-do (Part 2): Pension Stay, Sightseeing and Snacking

Jeju-do (Part 1): Flying with Pets, Car Rental & Good Eats

Jeju-do (제주도), Korea’s largest island, is the most popular domestic holiday destination. It’s full of beautiful beaches, lush countrysides and forests along with amazing local cuisine. Taking a mere 1hr 10min to fly there from Seoul, it’s the perfect getaway for anyone who wants to vacation on a budget. Flying with a Dog (Domestically) Traveling is great, but for the boyfriend and I, it’s so hard … Continue reading Jeju-do (Part 1): Flying with Pets, Car Rental & Good Eats

Spring in Seoul: Through the Eyes of a Maltese

Spring time in Seoul is absolutely gorgeous. The flowers that bloom around the city during the spring add some much needed color to the cityscape. My dog Uyu (우유) is big fan of spring and all the blooming flowers that come along with it. It was because of this that decided to do a mini photoshoot with him. Using the different flowers found around my … Continue reading Spring in Seoul: Through the Eyes of a Maltese

A Day In Danyang

If Korea was ever in possession of  top secret technology capable of reviving the dinosaur species, 단양 (Danyang) is where they would keep them. After a long 4 hour traffic congested bus ride, my boyfriend, his father (let’s call him Papa Song) and I finally arrived in 단양 (Danyang). Peering out the bus windows, there was nothing but blue waters for miles encompassed by lush … Continue reading A Day In Danyang