Just another world from Ploy's view
After my accidental discovery of Guro Geori Park (구로거리공원) during the autumn of 2024, I made a promise to myself to return when the seasons shifted. On April 11th, I finally made it back—and let me tell you, this park is a total chameleon! While my last visit was defined by deep fiery reds and …
There’s a magic to autumn in Korea that you can’t quite capture in a single photograph. The fiery foliage wildly frames rugged mountains, and golden ginkgo leaves create a dramatic contrast against ancient palaces. While famous spots like Seoraksan National Park and Namsan Mountain get crowded for good reason, a quieter, equally beautiful secret awaits …
As spring unfolds its vibrant hues, one of the most breathtaking sights in Korea can be found at Bucheon Mureungdo Arboretum. Nestled within the Bucheon Natural Ecological Park, this hidden gem in the bustling city of Bucheon offers a serene escape into nature, especially during the tulip season. A few springs ago, I had the …
So, you’re heading to Sapporo in winter? Excellent choice. Forget everything you think you know about a typical snowy city—Sapporo wraps its cold in a blanket of steaming ramen broth, twinkling lights, and pure magic. As someone who’s wandered its snowy streets (and fallen in love with them), I’m here to guide you beyond the …
There’s a certain magic to winter in Korea, and nowhere captures it quite like Inje County in Gangwon Province. While the ski resorts get all the headlines, Inje offers a quieter, more serene kind of winter wonderland. Imagine walking through a forest where snow-dusted white birch trees stretch as far as the eye can see, …
If you want to experience a “true” winter, Daegwallyeong in Pyeongchang is the place to be. Known as the Alps of Korea, this region receives some of the highest snowfall in the country, turning it into a breathtaking white paradise every year. Whether you’re looking for thrilling slopes, adorable animals, or a quiet place to …
For me, spring in Seoul has always meant following the cherry blossoms. They paint the city in soft pinks and whites, transforming well-known avenues into festive, crowded corridors of springtime joy. But this year, my annual quest for blossoms led me to a quieter, slightly different kind of magic. I discovered a road not lined …
Korea is a seafood lover’s paradise, yet one delicacy remains curiously elusive: the rich, buttery bliss of fresh sea urchin, or uni. My quest to find it led me to Okcheon Hoetjip in Busan, a famed fish house that promises an authentic taste of the ocean’s treasure. I knew I had to experience it for …
Many people tend to associate winter in Korea with bleak, gloomy gray skies and runny noses, but there is a delightful side to Korea’s longest season that often goes overlooked. Numerous destinations boast breathtaking wintry scenery, especially outside of Seoul, where you can escape the unpleasant effects of seasonally contaminated air. So, instead of hibernating …
Finding a stellar brunch spot in a small, snowy town like Daegwallyeong during the hectic holiday season can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. On a cold December morning, with options seeming scarce, my friends and I felt that familiar pang of hopeless hunger. But then, our trusty Naver map came to …