Seoul is crammed full of pleasant delights for visitors to discover – from a plethora of quirky cafes to magnificent grand palaces overfilled with prosperous history, to national and modern museums where Korean culture is displayed. When it comes to the showcase, the city takes it seriously. That’s why you can find a bunch of …
Author: Ploy
Winter in Japan – Historical Village of Hokkaido
When compare to that of the rest of Japan, Hokkaido turns out to have had a different history. Influenced by Jomon culture characterized by hunting and fishing. Then followed by the nature-embracing Ainu culture. Before the Wajin (Japanese people from mainland Japan) settlement, the island was then known as Ezo. Until around 150 years ago …
Autumn in Korea – Glamping in Namyangju
Camping is known as a fantastic activity. It provides hours of enjoyment and a welcome opportunity to expose yourself to wild adventure as well as to connect with your loved ones. What if there is a way you can unwind and connect to nature without relinquishing your material comforts. I believe that is the foundation …
5-DAY HOKKAIDO AUTUMN ROAD TRIP – PART IV
Hokkaido distinctively has its own merits for each season not just its well-known fluffy snow in winter. As we ended up spending our trip in autumn, we were greeted by beautiful autumn foliages and very fewer tourists. I had learned from my first Hokkaido visit that it is truly vast with immense nature and untamed landscape. …
5-DAY HOKKAIDO AUTUMN ROAD TRIP – PART III
Hokkaido distinctively has its own merits for each season not just its well-known fluffy snow in winter. As we ended up spending our trip in autumn, we were greeted by beautiful autumn foliages and very fewer tourists. I had learnt from my first Hokkaido visit that it is truly vast with immense nature and untamed landscape. …
5-Day Hokkaido Autumn Road Trip – Part II
Hokkaido distinctively has its own merits for each season not just its well-known fluffy snow in winter. As we ended up spending our trip in autumn, we were greeted by beautiful autumn foliages and very fewer tourists. I had learnt from my first Hokkaido visit that it is truly vast with immense nature and untamed landscape. …
5-Day Autumn Hokkaido Road Trip – Part I
“Blue sky smiling at me, nothing but blue sky do I see” this very quote popped up in my mind when our plane had touched the runway of the New Chitose Airport on October 13th. I was so afraid that this short trip to Hokkaido would be volatile due to the landfall of the most terrifying …
Seoul Picnic Rental Service
As the autumn breeze gently caresses, there’s nothing more delightful than enjoying an outdoor meal in the company of good friends. Especially if you reside in Seoul, a city blessed with numerous picturesque parks lining the Han River, embarking on a splendid picnic adventure becomes an ideal choice for your upcoming weekend—provided the weather forecast …
Buddha’s Birthday Celebration at Beomnyunsa Temple
Being from the country whose prevalent religion is Buddhism makes me very comfortable here in Korea…. On the full moon day of the Vaisakha month of the Buddhist calendar that corresponds to April or May in the Gregorian calendar, the entire country of South Korea will be illuminated with vibrantly colored lanterns in order to …
Canola Fields in & around Seoul – 서울유채꽃
One undeniable reason why spring is the best season (probably not to those who have pollen allergy) is dazzling flowers popping up everywhere. In early May, spring rewards us with bright yellow seas of canola flowers in bloom. In Korea, people in Jeju Island and Busan are the very first to witness the blossoming of …