There were not many cafes in Euljiro before, but now new cafes have been formed in their streets. Café 4F is one of the cafes, which feature the tone of Euljiro area. It is a four story building café, like its name. This small building is in the printer’s alley of Bangsan Market. Cafe 4F […]
Seoul Safety Tips
Is Seoul safe? I would say Seoul and the rest of Korea are quite safe overall. Crime rates are low and Korea has no recent history of terrorism. Although Korea is relatively a safe country to travel around, violent crimes do happen here. Especially if you are a female solo traveler, you need to be extra careful. […]
Seokpajeong
Seokpajeong is a villa once occupied by Heungseon Daewongun, the father and regent of Emperor Gojong. I hadn’t known about this place until quite recently. Seokpajeong was used as an orphanage during the Korean War and then it has been privately owned. The current owner purchased Seokpajeong in 2005 and they restored the villa. After years of restoration, it was opened […]
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. […]
Summer Vacation in Jeju
Current weather in Seoul can be summed up in one word, ‘scorching’! It is soaring up to 38 degrees Celsius. It is the second hottest summer on record. 1994 was the hottest year ever in Korea and Kim Il-sung died that year. I recall that everyone suffered terrible summer heat and worried about the threat […]
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 […]
A Night Photography Workshop in Ttukseom Hangang Park
Two years ago, I posted an article about Ttukseom Hangang Park on this blog. Night Picnic in Ttukseom Hangang Park The previous post is about general information of this amazing Ttukseom Hangang Park and this one is to share more photos of the place. Last month I went to a photography workshop organized by Canon Korea. Canon Korea offers […]
Mullae Arts Village
Go to Mullae Arts Village if you are looking for the hippest place in Seoul. Mullae-dong is the new rising neighborhood. Mullae Art Village has unique atmosphere. This place is one of the neighborhood which still looks as it did in the old days. It is also known for the filming location of the movie, […]
Seoul Arts Center
This post is for art lovers. 😉 When I am living in Seoul, I visit Seoul Arts Center around once a month for classical music concerts, classic ballet performances, or art exhibitions. Seoul Arts Center is an arts complex built in 1988 with a mission to provide visitors with top quality cultural events. It is indeed a great place to enjoy […]
Jeongdok Public Library in Spring
Jeongdok Public Library used to be Kyunggi High School. After the high school moved, the place was renovated as a public library. It is beautiful in spring and autumn. Especially visiting the library in cherry blossom season is really fabulous. There are many cultural events like mini-concerts, movie screenings and lectures by invited authors. Jeongdok […]