Just another world from Ploy's view
If you’re looking for that one main character moment for the spring in Seoul, I’ve found it. Forget just walking under the trees—imagine rising up into the canopy until you are literally reaching into Petal Clouds. I recently spent a day on the Seoul City Tour Bus, and catching the peak bloom from a roofless …
Namsan has always been on my Seoul cherry blossom spots list for quite a very long time. For years, it kept slipping away from my schedule, spring after spring. Why? Simply because it’s an entire mountain. It’s vast, a little intimidating, and very difficult to pinpoint exactly where to start and which direction to head …
There’s a quiet magic to spring. It arrives softly—a warmer breeze here, a new bud there—and then suddenly, the world explodes into color. For many, cherry blossoms are the heart of that magic. Walking beneath those drifting clouds of pink and white feels like stepping into a painting. But spring is also unpredictable. It has …
On our road trip from Tokyo to Hakuba this past February, Tun and I decided to make a special detour to explore Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Having lived in the heart of Seoul for over a decade, I’m used to the fast-paced energy of a major capital, so escaping to the “Little Edo” atmosphere of Kawagoe …
Upon discovering a captivating Instagram video featuring a charming mint-colored monorail gracefully navigating a vibrant staircase, I embarked on a diligent quest to pinpoint the exact location of this unique site. Despite the initial challenge presented by the absence of geotags and limited descriptions in the video, my persistent efforts paid off, revealing it as …
Gwangjang Market (광장시장) is a bustling hub of commerce in Seoul, South Korea. The market has been around since 1905, and it’s home to over 5,000 vendors, making it one of the oldest and largest traditional markets in the country. The market is famous for its textiles, traditional Korean goods, and most importantly, its street …
One spring evening, the peak of the cherry blossom season drew us to the neighborhood around Guro Digital Complex Station. After a lovely walk underneath a delicate white-and-pink canvas of blossoms, the crisp spring air left us with a specific craving: Minari Samgyeopsal. A quick search on Naver led us to a place called Yeokjeon …
I first stumbled upon Guro-dong last winter. I was in the neighborhood for apartment hunting, navigating the chilly, bare streets when I noticed something: the sheer volume of cherry blossom trees clustered around Guil Station. Even in their skeletal winter state, I could tell this place was special. I made a quiet promise to myself …
Spring in Seoul this year (2026) has been, quite frankly, a little surreal. We haven’t even officially hit April, yet the city is already draped in white and pink. It’s strange—prominent cherry blossom spots reached full bloom so early this year, even beating out the usual early bloomers like Busan and Jeju! Among the neighborhoods …
Sapporo, the largest city in the northernmost island of Japan, Hokkaido, is an area that is famous for its premium and fresh seafood. One of the most popular places to enjoy the local cuisine is the Nijo Seafood Market. Here, you’ll find a wide variety of seafood stalls and restaurants serving up some of the …