Euljiro is consist of markets of construction materials for a long time, so the place is a quite rough and old area. Since most of the buildings in the area is only 2 or 3 stories tall, it feels weird with clear view of the sky in the center of Seoul. Coffee Hanyankbang is hidden […]
Let’s Make a Wish upon the Super Moon
This coming Thursday (15 Sep. 2016 in Gregorian calendar or 15 Aug. 2016 in lunar calendar) is Chuseok, a Korean harvest festival. Chuseok (추석) is a three-day holiday, so the days before and after 15th of September are also bank holidays! It is indeed a major festival/holiday in Korea. During Chuseok, families gather together and make […]
Bugak Palgakjeong
Seoul has many mountains, it’s over 100 mountains. I am sure of you knowing one of them, Mountain Namsan. Many of foreign visitors go to Namsan and visit N Seoul Tower. Locals? We are going to another stunning point when we want to see the city from above. It has awesome scenery, especially at night. […]
Free Observation Point for the View of Seoul
13th floor of Seoul City Hall Seosomun Building gives a great view of Deokstgung Palace and its surrounding skyscrapers. You can compare the live view of Seoul with Seoul in the past from the pictures on the wall. You can enjoy drinks from the cafe and buy souvenirs as well. Seoul City Hall Seosomun Annex Address : Seoul […]
Cat cafe vs Dog cafe
There is unending rivalry between cat people and dog people. Which pet do you think is more loving? Whoever you are, a dog lover or a cat lover, you would love this special place. These are a cat café and a dog café. I bet you will have so much fun here. Nowadays, pet cafe […]
Getting hair done in Seoul
A few days ago Jiyon and I went to the hair salon together. She doesn’t like to go to get her hair done because of its time consuming procedures. But I do like it. That’s why I’d like to share our experience at hair salon. When you enter the hair salon, they ask you to […]
Souvenir Shopping at National Museum of Korea
When I travel, I usually buy some souvenirs for myself and for my beloved friends or family. I like items which are unique to that place. Likewise, when I go abroad and plan to meet friends, I bring presents which reflect Korean culture. My favorite place to shop Korean souvenirs in Seoul is National Museum of Korea. National Museum of […]
Zombie Run in Korea
Summer is the season of horror movies. Watching horror movies is considered a good way to escape the summer heat. When I was a kid, I was really frightened of a scary story about woman wearing a red mask. My mom has never been afraid of such chilling stories. She didn’t think it was a […]
Legendary Korean Artist Lee Jung-Seob
Exhibition : The 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Korean Modern Masters Lee Jung-Seob 1916~1990 03 Jun 2016 – 03 Oct 2016 For anyone who has interest in Korean modern art, I would like to recommend this art exhibition held by National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) in Deokstgung Palace. MMCA has three […]
My Temple Stay Experience
What comes to your mind when you think of summer vacation? When summer comes, people would think of the beach or a mountain stream. As for me, I’d prefer going and playing in mountain streams, even though Korea is surrounded by the sea on three sides. It isn’t very difficult to find a mountain stream since […]