About us
Hello! I'm Hoo from Korea. Nice to meet you!
I love walking, being in nature, and having meaningful conversations with people.
A while ago, I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with my future, so I decided to walk the Camino de Santiago, a long pilgrimage route that ends at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
During the Camino, I discovered that happiness can be surprisingly simple. Along the way, I met many wonderful people. They always smiled at me and encouraged me by saying, "You will find what's right for you."
As I continued walking, I realized that happiness wasn't something far away. It was simply walking together, talking together, and enjoying beautiful scenery with others.
Now, I'd love to share that experience with more people.
On the Camino, I usually walked alone in the morning. Later, I would stop at a café or a bar for coffee and breakfast. After an hour or two, I would naturally meet other walkers. We'd greet each other with "Hi! Buen Camino!"and ask questions like:
"Where did you start walking today?"
"How many kilometers have you walked?"
That's how many wonderful conversations began. 😊
Sometimes I walked completely alone because there were very few people on certain parts of the trail. At first, I felt lonely, and it wasn't always easy to start conversations with strangers.
However, walking alone also gave me time to reflect on myself. I learned to enjoy the quiet, nature, and my own thoughts.
Eventually, I found the balance that walked best for me: spending time alone while also sharing meaningful moments with others.
Of course, this is just my personal experience, but I'd love to share what I learned on the Camino through this walking group.
How We'll Walk Together
- Step 1: Meet at the starting point and say hello to each other.
- Step 2: Walk quietly for a while so everyone has time to enjoy nature and reflect.
- Step 3: Stop at a nice café along the way and chat about nature, our thoughts, or anything we'd like to share.
- Step 4: Walk together again while enjoying relaxed conversations.
After the walk, anyone who would like to is welcome to join for a late lunch or an early dinner together.
I hope we can create a comfortable space where we can enjoy both walking alone and walking together.
Looking forward to walking with you!
Upcoming events
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Let's Walk Jongno Dulle-gil: Seoul's Hidden Gem
경복궁역 1번출구, 적선동 81-1,, Seoul, KRHello Peregrinos!
I'm excited to host the first Buen Camino event!
This time, we'll walk Jongno Dulle-gil 1, where you can collect an official trail stamp.There are five Jongno Dulle-gil courses, and we'll walk Course 2 at our next event!
Along the way, we'll also explore some of Seoul's hidden gems!
I've designed this route so we can enjoy a balance of walking quietly on our own, walking together, and taking in the beautiful views of Seoul.Course details <--- Click here!
Important point:
->Meet at Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 1
(Line 3 - Orange Line.)
->Finish near Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 1.
->Duration: Approximately 4-5 hours.
->Difficulty: The first part of the trail is easy, but the last section is moderately challenging. Since the weather has been very hot lately, you may find it a little more demanding. But don't worry—we'll take our time and enjoy the walk together!Preparation:
• Please bring plenty of water!! ☀️
The weather is hot, so staying hydrated is very important. Don't worry though—we'll pass several convenience stores where you can buy more water if needed.• I would like to recommend to bring cold water
• Bring a small snack with you.
• Appropriate hiking clothing.
• Comfortable trekking shoes. (Important!)
The last part of the trail is rocky, so hiking shoes are recommended. Running shoes may become slippery on some sections.• Prepare money for dinner if attending
(typically about 10,000 ~ 15,000 Korean won.)
Notes:
• I recommend joining our Buen Camino KakaoTalk group!
If you have any questions, please let us know in the group. You can join by clicking the below link in your Kakao Talk:
https://open.kakao.com/o/gTT531Fi• If you can't join the activity after signing up, please edit your RSVP to “Not going.” This is proper Meet-up etiquette and courtesy to the organizer and other participants.
• Activity plan, including date, time, and location, may change according to weather or other conditions.
• This Meetup group and the organizer hold no responsibility for any injuries, accidents, loss, or personal belongings that may occur at any activities. We recommend that you have your own personal medical insurance that can cover any accidents that during any activity.
• We'll take short breaks whenever needed, and there's no rush. The goal is to enjoy the walk, meet new people, and have a great time together. 😊
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