There were not many people know Ikseondong when I first got to know this place in 2016. Ikseondong had a unique atmosphere of the place where past and present meet. I even felt a little bit proud of discovering the hip place, and couldn’t wait to tell someone about its coolness. I visited there with […]
Seoul
Haneul Park
World Cup Park consists of four sections. This site, Haneul Park (Sky Park), is one of those sections. I think the most beautiful season to visit here is autumn. People feel the autumn vibes walking and taking pictures in reed beds. Haneul Park is placed on a hill top, like its name. You should climb […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cafe 4F
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 […]