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.

Spend your day exploring the best of Seoul!

Start from Jogyesa Temple in the Insadong area, the head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Continue to Gwanghwamun Square and see the statues of King Sejong the Great and Admiral Yi Sun-sin.

Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace established in 1395 as the main palace in the Joseon Dynasty. While learn the history of Joseon Dyansty, take some time to look around the palace and admire the architecture.

Take a look at Korean 70's and 80's street before visit Bukchon.
Continue to Bukchon Village, one of the oldest district in Seoul.

A perfect way to explore Seoul and learn its history and culture in a half-day! :)

Group Tour (3hr) Gyeongbokgung palace and Seoul highlights walking tour

Spend your day exploring the best of Seoul!

Start from Jogyesa Temple in the Insadong area, the head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Continue to Gwanghwamun Square and see the statues of King Sejong the Great.

Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace established in 1395 as the main palace in the Joseon Dynasty. While learn the history of Joseon Dyansty, take some time to look around the palace and admire the architecture.

Take a look at Korean 70's and 80's street before visit Bukchon.
Continue to Bukchon Village, one of the oldest district in Seoul.

A perfect way to explore Seoul and learn its history and culture in a half-day! :)

Group tour only (3hr) Gyeongbokgung palace and Seoul highlights walking tour

I love hiking! I hiked a lot of mountains in the world alone, and I've led a hiking club over 4 years.
Now, I want to share this beautiful nature with foreign visitors!

Bukhansan is the only national park in Seoul. The view is amazing, and you won't beleive this beautiful mountain is located in the city.
These trails are bit moderate. It takes 5-6hours.
***When booking, please choose
. 1 person for 5-hour hiking
. 2 persons for 6-hour hiking (Bukhansan Baegundae peak)

If you want to hike more like locals, Gwanaksan mountain is very popular one.
(If you want any specific mountain or peak, please let me know)

I don't hike fast as I love to feel trees and mountains.
I'm sure once you hike with me, you'll like hiking in Korea as much as I do

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