Stumbled Into History

#summervacay Okay, so I ended up at Namgyeseowon in Hamyang kinda by accident, and wow, what a cool surprise. It’s one of those UNESCO World Heritage Sites, but like, it doesn’t hit you with that “touristy” vibe at all. Super calm, super pretty, and honestly just feels like you’ve stepped back in time a bit. The buildings are beautiful in that old, understated way, nothing flashy, but the details are insane. You can totally feel the history just walking around. I had no idea a Confucian academy could be this peaceful and photogenic. The mountains in the background? Chef’s kiss. Not a ton of people around, which made it extra chill. Just birds, breezes, and that whole “wow, this place has been here forever” feeling. Sat on a bench for a bit doing absolutely nothing, and it felt perfect. If you're into slow travel and quiet vibes with a side of deep history, Namgyeseowon totally delivers. No guidebook needed, just go and wander.