Cheonggyecheon (청계천) is about 11 km (7 miles) long stream in the heart of Seoul. It is a popular place for both locals and tourists. I prefer walking along the stream at night rather than strolling around during the day. Tips for Enjoying Cheonggyecheon Picnic Bring food and drink and enjoy a kind […]
Watching Baseball Games in Seoul
I think it is worth spending your Saturday to go and watch baseball game with chilled beer. Tickets are kind of cheap, around 10,000 won. You will join the whole new cheering culture of Korean baseball with cheerleaders. Every player has their own song and fans sing his song to boost the player. I hope you […]
Seoul Olympic Park
Would you like to enjoy a picnic in Seoul? If you love city life, Seoul offers the ultimate experience. Nonetheless, you might need relaxed time after days of crazy city life in Seoul. Then, Olympic Park it is. Olympic Park is my favorite place to picnic. Reasons are; It is easily accessible by public […]
Way to enjoy Yanghwa Bridge
When I was a student I went to school by subway line 2. Subway line 2 is the circle line across the Han River twice. I liked the moment crossing and seeing the Han River. I especially loved seeing the beautiful sunset from Han River. At the end of the day, it felt like I […]
Hakrim Dabang – A Retro Cafe in Daehangno
In Seoul where everything changes so fast, it is not easy to find a cafe with ’60s and ’70s vibes. Hakrim Dabang is one of those few. This retro cafe opened in 1956 in Daehangno. Since then, very little has been changed. The cafe is on the second floor of the building. There is a narrow wooden staircase to the second […]
Buying Glasses at Namdaemun Market
There are still good shopping items to attract you even though shopping in Korea is not as cheap as you would expect. I’d like to pick up glasses as one of shopping items having good quality with cheaper price than EU country. A friend of mine from France said that buying glasses was one of […]
Jongmyo Shrine – UNESCO Site
I went to Jongmyo Shrine last Thursday after 8 years. This cultural site itself has not been changed at all. It was still serene and tranquil, the reason why I loved this place so much. But! there was one big change which made me quite disappointed. Once, Jongmyo Shrine was my favorite historic site in Seoul. It was simply […]
Deoksugung and Changgyeonggung
Last Tuesday, I went to two palaces in Seoul, Deoksugung (덕수궁) and Changgyeonggung (창경궁). It was raining, cold and even windy, but still palaces were beautiful and I had good time. My first schedule of the day was Seoul City Walking Tour, which is run by the city of Seoul. It is free (!) and there are […]
Night Picnic in Ttukseom Hangang Park
One of the things I love about Seoul is the Han River. The fact that Seoul has the river is nothing unique since most big cities have rivers. What is so special about the Han River is its vastness and openness. This vast Han River bisects Seoul into north and south and there are 31 […]
Riding a Bike to Enjoy Seoul
If you are a bike rider, here are three recommended bike routes for you to enjoy the city. Seoul has fantastic biking trails along the Han River. Ride along the riverside of the Han River flowing through the heart of Seoul. Best 3 Bicycle Trails 1.Along Han River (Hangang) Cruise the […]