Hi, it’s Lee - formerly a big firm analyst, and now a happy tour guide! 😊
I was born and raised in Seoul and have lived in five different countries: Canada, the US, Australia, Russia, and Germany. I also traveled to over 40 countries.
I studied Business in Seoul, including a year-long exchange program in the US, and completed my MBA in Sydney. After finishing my MBA, I wanted to pursue a career change to become a professor, leveraging my field experience.
I worked as a market researcher, research analyst, and marketer at major companies. It was a highly paid, stable job - what many would call a good life.
But I’ve always preferred being in nature over an office. I hiked Kilimanjaro solo, Annapurna Base Camp solo, Olympus solo, Everest Base Camp, Fuji, the Alps solo, Patagonia, and many other mountains worldwide. (By “solo,” I mean literally alone or with a hiking guide, as some countries require one.) I've also led a hiking club for over five years and usually travel overseas more than five times a year to hike mountains.
Here are some of my highlights
2017. 08 Japan, Fuji 2 days (3,776m)
2017. 10 Nepal, Annapurna Base Camp 6 days (4,130m)
2018. 09 Tanzania, Kilimanjaro Stella Point 6 days (5,656m)
2019. 09 Nepal, Kala Patthar (5,644m) / Everest Base Camp 9 days (5,364m)
2022. 08 Switzerland, Alps Vues du Mont Blanc 4 days (2,970m)
2022. 09 Greece, Olympus 2 days (2,918m)
2023. 07 Mongolia, Altai Tavan Nogd Base Camp 7 days (3,100m)
2025. 02 Chile, Patagonia W Trek 4 days
2025. 12 Indonesia, Mt.Aguna 2 days (3,142m)
2026. 07 Spain-Portugal The Camino de Santiago 11days (260km)
A few years ago, I started my own travel agency, operating nature and city tours. (Registered agency for foreign visitors in Korea and vice versa). Most of my tours focus on food and hiking. Now I can hike more often, enjoy great food with travelers full of laughter, and practice calligraphy every day, which I also love.
I’m definitely happier now. 💕☺️
If you visit Korea, please contact me! Just as I enjoy my hometown, Seoul, I truly want others to experience its culture and nature as well.
Thank you for reading. Hope to see you in Korea! 😊
Cheers,
Lee
[ International experience ]
Born and raised in Seoul / Lived in 5 different countries (USA, Canada, Australia, Russia, Germany) / Traveled mostly solo over 40 countries
[ Tourism ]
. English language tour guide for foreign guests (KBO, Korea Tourism Organization)
[ University education ]
. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Seoul, Korea
. MBA (Master's degree in Business Administration), Sydney, Australia
[ Language teaching (Korean / English) ]
. 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 hikes in Kilimanjaro summit, ABC (Annapurna Base Camp), Olympus, Alps, and much more
. Group hikes in EBC (Everest Bast Camp), Kala Patthar, Patagonia, Fuji, Altai, and much more
. Hiking club leader over 5 years
[ Others ]
. Calligraphy competition awards (11 times)
. Craftsman Cook, Korean Food license (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety)
. Deutsch B1 certificate
I don't offer driving service or 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.
