November Fourth

I couldn't have begun my 26th year with a more inspirational afternoon in Samchungdong (삼청동) on a casual adventure alongside heartwarming company. It was almost as if the sky above us was was painted gold with the illumination of the fall foliage, and not a single cloud in the sky interfered with nature's appeal. 

I'd say the main heartthrob of Samchungdong is the coexistence of the old and the new — the traditional and the modern — presented in various facets such as food, architecture, and, for lack of better word, VIBES. I'm not one to be overly fascinated by nature as I am to be undone by beautifully constructed interior, but Samchungdong has both, and I hope my besotted gush over the area sparks a curiosity to see it for yourselves. For every artistic soul in desperate need for fresh inspiration, I encourage you to go check it out. It's the daily mundane in many parts of Seoul that I find most captivating and ought not be overlooked. Seoul citizens, take full advantage of the remaining fall season...I say this because it is atrociously cold in Chicago. Cheers to beautiful leaves and clear skies.