I would have never imagined that I would be travelling to the other side of the globe, but this seemed like the best option for a graduation gift from me to myself, so I thought ‘Why not?’.

And this is how I ended up in Seoul, South Korea, one of the biggest centers of technology in the world. 

Although I will be here for three weeks, I have already seen a lot and learned more about the culture. The district where I am staying, Hongdae, is one of the busiest areas in Seoul, offering lots of amenities including shops and restaurants, as well as bars and even karaoke rooms! Every last Wednesday of the month there is a Culture Day in Korea, which means entry tickets to museums, theatres, cinemas, exhibitions and other cultural events are discounted or even - at some places - free.

I was lucky enough to even attend a K-pop concert of a boy group called SHINee, who have just celebrated their 15th anniversary.

In the next few weeks I am planning to attend a short business course with Korean language, visit a port city Busan and explore Seoul as much as possible. Oh, and obviously - have lots of Korean food!

M x