We walked along the fortress on the ridges of Mt. Geumjeong and took in the view of Busan. We also enjoyed natural surroundings of the mountain and had delicious food nearby. Dulle-gil at Geumjeongsanseong (Mt. Geumjeong Fortress) awakened our five senses.

Mt. Halla is in the distance, and oreum volcanic cones are stretched around it for a panoramic view. Any way you turn from the middle of a woodland track, you’re bound to see towering trees. Seogwipo Healing Forest is all about tranquility and healing.

Sapa is a mountain village located between the northern tip of Vietnam and its border with China. By visiting a minority group in Sapa maintaining a traditional way of life, you can better understand how they coexist with nature. Also near the village stands the tallest mountain in Vietnam. Mount Phan Xi Pang, nicknamed as ‘the Roof of Indochina,’ rises over 3,000m above sea level. Sapa offers a perfect environment for a walking trip as its trails deliver picturesque mountain landscapes.

At sunset, we hike toward the top of Oreum, a volcanic cone, moving in the opposite direction to those descending from it. Patiently awaiting the nightfall as we brace ourselves against the chilly island winds, our goal is to witness the curtain of stars in the sky above Yongnuni Oreum. We are on a night trekking journey involving this particular Oreum, one of over 360 parasitic cones, a natural wonder unique to Jeju Island.

Emerging in the Highlands of Iceland after a long drive into the interior, the only thought that will cross your mind is; "am I still on earth?"