Friendless When Traveling
I’m totally in love with solo traveling, but once in a while I like to sit and have a drink or lunch with another person. Sometimes, just striking up a conversation with a local can end up in a walk to the coffee shop across the street. Other times, it may seem impossible to find a lunch or coffee partner. During those seemingly impossible times, there’s a really simple fix! You know the saying, “There’s an app for that”? Well, it’s true! The Couchsurfing app is an excellent tool for meeting up with other travelers looking to hangout with like minded individuals. You can hang out with as many people as you want if you’re all in close proximity and agree on a time and place. Couchsurfing has a ‘Hangout’ feature that uses location services to find other travelers in the same general area. It also has a feature for…
Today’s Protest In Hongdae
This evening, as I was heading toward Hongik University Station (Hongdae Station) on my way back to Dongdaemun, I came upon a large crowd in front of KFC. At first, I thought someone was performing, but then I saw several police officers in the mix. Most of the crowd was dressed in black and wearing masks. Upon closer inspection, I learned that it was actually a protest. A protest for freedom for Hong Kong at that. It was great to see so many young people standing up for what they believe in. Disclosure: This site contains some affiliate links to products. I may receive a commission from the companies, for purchases made through these links, at no additional cost to you.