The Korean Stone Art Museum was opened in 2015 with a mission to introduce the aesthetic beauty and cultural values of Korean stone artifacts. It is located at the end of the so called Embassy Road in Seongbuk-dong, a neighbourhood on the hill overlooking Seoul. At the entrance two stone statues with a mask on […]
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Chungwoon Literature Library
I am recently into neighborhoods of Buam-dong, Chebu-dong, Cheongun-dong, and Gahoe-dong in Seoul. Those neighborhoods all belong to Jongno-gu and none of them is well-known as a tourist attraction. Indeed, I can’t think of any famous landmark in those areas. What I am fascinated by are rather narrow old streets, unique small shops, hipster hanok […]
A Summer Holiday In Gangwon-do
Yangyang and Sokcho in Gangwon-do have been popular weekend trip destinations in recent years. This popularity has risen thanks to the Seoul–Yangyang Expressway, which enables the travel between Seoul and Yangyang within 2.5 hours. Before this highway was paved, it took more than 4 hours from Seoul to Sokcho. Yangyang and Sokcho are indeed great […]
Best Free Views of Seoul
Seoul is the fourth largest metropolitan city in the world, with a population of about 9.8 million. When it comes to the metropolitan area, its population is even 25 million. Naturally, the vista of Seoul from above is phenomenal. There are a number of observation spots throughout the city including Seoul Sky and N SEOUL TOWER Observatory. They surely offer you spectacular views but they […]
Museum Kimchikan
A couple of months ago I was asked if there was any place in Seoul where people could try kimchi making. Till then, I had never considered participating in a kimchi cooking class. Kimchi is a part of our everyday life, so we learn how to make it from our parents not from cooking classes. […]
Yachting on The Han River
If I am asked what makes Seoul so attractive, my answer would be “the Han River”. This vast river has been the center of Seoulites’ life especially when it comes to leisure. There are 12 Hangang Parks along the river, people do water-skiing, fishing, and many other water sports on the river, and a lot […]
The View from Naksan Park
Seoul is a metropolitan city and it is absolutely breathtaking to overlook this huge city from up on high. The most well known view point of Seoul is N Seoul Tower. N Seoul Tower – A Romantic Island in the City N Seoul Tower is a great place, of course. However, I personally prefer Naksan Park when […]
PC Bang, Korean Internet Cafe
While traveling, I usually do check where to access the internet. I need to google travel tips or look at google maps of the area. I often go to internet café to check my email or search information. In Seoul, you can find and enjoy a fast internet connection everywhere. You also have free Wi-Fi […]
Things You Should Buy at the Korean Supermarket
I love checking out local supermarkets whenever I travel to other countries. Why? Because, I believe, a supermarket is the best place to meet locals and learn their lifestyle. Sometimes, I find items which are so foreign that I can’t guess what they are. I spend some time studying that item trying to figure out what it […]
Christmas in Seoul City
It’s Christmas season. Unlike most Western countries, Christmas in Korea is mainly for young lovers. It is considered to be the most romantic day of the year (yeah it is almost like Valentine’s Day). I know, it is quite strange but I am not really sure why Christmas has become a day for lovers. However, nowadays more and more […]