Seoul, South Korea
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Since Sep 20, 2022
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Guide #52653
Hi. I'm Lee! I was born and raised in Seoul, and lived in five different countries, Canada, US, Australia, Russia and Germany. I also traveled over 40 countries mostly alone. I studied Business in Seoul with a year exchange program in US, and completed MBA in Sydney. After MBA I wanted to pursue a career change as a professor with my field experience. I was a Market researcher, Research analyst and Marketer in companies including Samsung Electronics, Ipsos and so on. Highly paying and stable job. It was what many called a good life. But I always liked to be in the nature better than the office. I hiked Kilimanjaro summit alone, Annapruna Basecamp alone, Olympus alone, Everest Basecamp, Fuji, Alps and so many other mountains in the world. ('Alone' means literally alone or with a hiking guide. In some countries you must hire a guide). Also I've led a hiking club over four years and fly overseas more than 5 times per year and hike their mountains. So I decided to have my own travel agency and operate hiking and city tours. Most of my tours are of food and hiking. Now I can hike even more often, have good food with travelers with lots of laughter and practice calligraphy everyday which I love too. Many travelers don't know we have a lot of mountains in Korea. 70% of the land is mountainous and amazingly beautiful. And the food. . . . I guess you already know. So yummy! If you visit Korea, please contact me! Just like I enjoy my hometown, Seoul, I really want others to enjoy the culture and nature too. Let's have fun in Korea together! Thank you for reading it. Hope to meet you in Korea. :-) Cheers, Lee [ International experience ] Born and raised in Seoul / Lived in 5 different countries (USA, Canada, Australia, Russia, Germany) / Traveled mostly alone over 40 countries [ Tourism ] . English language tour guide for foreign guests (KBO, Korea Tourism Organization) [ University education ] . Bachelor degree in Business Administration in Seoul, Korea . MBA (Master degree in Business Administration) in Sydney, Australia [ Language teaching ] . Korean language teacher certificate (Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism) . International TEFL and TESOL Diploma in teaching English (ITTT) [ Hiking ] . Mountain leader training program (Korean National Park Mountain Safety Institute) . Solo hiked in Kilimanjaro summit, ABC (Annapurna Base Camp), Olympus, Alps, and much more . Group hiked in EBC (Everest Bast Camp), Kala Patthar, Patagonia, Fuji, Altai, and much more . Hiking club leader over 5 years [ Others ] . Calligraphy competition awards (8 times) . Craftsman Cook, Korean Food license (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety) I don't offer driving service or I don't book a car for you. If you rent a car with a driver, I will accompany you in the vehicle. Please let me know in advance. :-) * If you drive yourself, I will not accompany you.
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Lee provided a great walking tour of Gyenongbokgung palace and the surrounding area. Perfect level of detail on the...
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Thank you very much for coming to the tour and shareing the info I sent you with your friend. It was pleasure to meet...
Memorable hike up Bukhansan, we had the trail mostly to ourselves - must be January :) Interesting to see a temple up...
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Thank you for coming to the mountain. It was another great day with you and your wife. I really enjoyed the hiking too....
It was amazing!! We loved the back alley markets. Lining up with the locals to buy the sweetest strawberries we've...
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Thank you very much for coming to my tours. It was always fun and relaxing talking with you and your wife. Thanks a lot...
My family and I enjoyed this experience with Ms. Lee. From the moment we arrived, Ms. Lee made us feel welcome and...
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Thank you so much for your time writing the review. It was lovely to meet you again this year. I really appreciate that...