Every year, as Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) approaches, I find myself grappling with the same question: where should I go to make the most of this cherished holiday? Seollal is one of Korea’s most significant national holidays, usually falling in late January or early February, depending on the lunar calendar. It is a time …
Author: Ploy
Korea’s Hidden Winter Gem – Cheongsong Ice Valley
The first week of January is often a time for new beginnings, fresh resolutions, and, for many, the pursuit of adventure. For me, it was no different. On a regular afternoon, as I scrolled through my Facebook timeline, a striking headline from The Korea Times caught my eye. The article featured a breathtaking image of an icy …
Weekend Getaway Outside Seoul – One Day in Danyang
It is doubtless that living in the city of Seoul, the bustling capital of Korea can give out many advantages and opportunities to connect with people. It comes with many conveniences. The fastest deliverly services, abundant public transports, and plenty of entertainment you could ever imagine are allocated. There is literally nothing Seoul cannot provide. …
Seosomun Shrine History Museum
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 …
A Winter Journey Through the Historical Village of Hokkaido
Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, has a history that sets it apart from the rest of the country. Unlike mainland Japan, Hokkaido was shaped by the Jomon culture, known for its hunting and fishing traditions, and later by the Ainu culture, which embraced a deep connection with nature. Before the Wajin (mainland Japanese) settled here, the …
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 …









