I had not gone on holiday since COVID-19 outbreak. Now I was fully vaccinated so I thought it would be okay to go on holiday provided I could keep a safe distance from others. Then I recalled Sinyoung’s temple stay experience. Temple Stay seemed perfect for me especially in the pandemic era. Most temples are […]
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Heolleung and Illeung Royal Tombs
Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty A total of 27 monarchs ruled Korea during the 518-year Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) and 42 units of tombs of kings and queens have been preserved until today. Except Jereung (제릉) and Hureung (후릉) which are located in North Korea, 40 units are scattered in and around Seoul. Those 40 […]
Korean Stone Art Museum
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 […]
Baek In-je House
Baek In-je House in Gahoe-dong is one of the finest hanoks in Bukchon Hanok Village. I discovered this place by accident while walking around Bukchon and I was amazed by its beauty. The house was built in 1913 when the country was under Japanese colonial rule. It is a modern hanok where sarangchae (men’s quarters) […]
SKY 31 Food Avenue
Probably you already know about Seoul Sky which is an observation deck in Lotte World Tower, the tallest building in Korea with 123 floors. I have not been there yet but I bet the view would be fantastic. However, the ticket is quite expensive. It costs 27,000 won (about 23 USD). Therefore, when I want […]
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 […]
How To Make The Best Out Of Your Time At Incheon Airport
For most visitors to Korea, Incheon International Airport might be the very first place and the very last place they experience in Korea. Incheon Airport has been ranked either the first or the second best airport worldwide since its official opening in 2001. I have been to many airports around the globe and I also […]
Meet the Characters of Line Friends & Kakao Friends
Are you a fan of Ryan? or Brown? Or do you have any idea who they are? Until very recently the most popular Korean souvenirs were traditional Korean masks, tea, folding fans or porcelain jars. However, things have been changed. Korea has seen a boom in the character market in recent years. This trend has […]
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 […]