The 7 day Trans Siberian journey: To go or not?
The Trans Siberian journey offers a lot of promise – dazzling scenery of flat Mongolian plains, to the icy snow-covered mountains of …
A Day at Seoul Grand Park – Meeting Seoul’s seniors and little ones
Not everyone who goes to Seoul would make a trip to Seoul’s Grand Park. It’s about 45 minutes away from the city …
Two absolutely must try alcoholic beverages when you’re in Seoul
I wasn’t a big fan of Korean alcoholic drinks back in Singapore. Soju tasted like a slightly sweet type of vodka, which …
Namiseom Island, Greater Seoul – a must see for Winter Sonata fans and nature lovers
Namiseom Island, or better known as Nami Island is a must have for K-drama fans, especially those of the popular series Winter …
Photo Story – The Dorasan Railway station, South Korea: A train station like no other
As mentioned before in my previous post on why you should include the DMZ in your itinerary to Seoul, it’s worth understanding …
Why the Korean Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) should be included in your trip to Seoul
It’s difficult to put into words, but as you witness South Korea at the forefront of technological advancements, fashion and pop culture, …
Seoul – Korean culture at its peak
Mention the words “South Korea”, and the capital “Seoul”, and the images of K pop, K dramas, hunky Korean actors with rippling …
It’s nice to be home
This morning, I woke up to a firm, stationary bed. Sunlight filtering through the windows, with the fan stirring up a cool …
What to do on the Trans Mongolian for six days?
Hi there, I’m about to go for a train ride – the Trans Mongolian for six days. It will be broken up …
(Day 2) Trekking up Mount Huangshan – Satisfied on a Chinese Tour (我很快乐)
Continue from Part 1: https://thetravellingsquid.com/2013/08/25/day-1-journey-to-mount-huangshan-a-singaporean-on-a-local-chinese-tour/ At 5am, the white fluorescent light flickers on. I groaned, threw a sweater over my face and tried …