Just another world from Ploy's view
One of my most cherished activities during the spring season is hopping from one beautiful blooming sight to another. However, due to my 9 to 5 working lifestyle, I must plan my spring quest carefully. Fortunately, my office’s location allows me the freedom to explore a specific road that I’ve never failed to visit during …
Although I had been eager to plan a cherry blossom sightseeing excursion at Anyangcheon (안양천) or Anyang Stream last year during the spring season, it almost slipped through my fingers due to my busy schedule. Numerous impromptu additions to my planner occupied my time, but fate had other plans. Thanks to the Yangcheon Global Migrant …
The feeling of sheer joy upon stumbling upon something truly beautiful is a cherished memory that I love to recall. One of the most unforgettable moments that springs to my mind whenever I hear the word ‘Dorimcheon’ is the day my date and I discovered the enchanting cherry blossom road in Seoul’s Guro district. The …
The Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival stands as one of Korea’s grandest and most renowned spring celebrations. Annually hosted in Seoul’s Yeongdeungpo district, this mesmerizing display of flowers captivates both locals and tourists alike. In the spring of 2021, when the country still grappled with pandemic restrictions, the cherry blossom sightseeing event in Yeouido was unfortunately …
These two sets of photos were captured at Boramae Park during a single spring season, with the second collection taken just a week after the first. Apart from serving as a recreational space for the Sindaebang neighborhood, the park is renowned for its cherry blossom viewing, particularly for the delightful Kansan variety known in Korean …
I used to reside on the enchanting ‘Nangok-ro’ in the Nangok district, and my old apartment building was conveniently close to Sindaebang Station. While the road itself appeared ordinary, designed to cater to the residential neighborhood, it held a captivating secret that could mesmerize anyone passing by during a particular time of the year. Every …
During my time living in the Nangok area, I frequently relied on the train commuting to and from Sindaebang Station as my regular means of transportation. The station stands elevated over Dorimcheon, a charming waterway that originates somewhere near Gwanak Mountain. Beneath the elevated railway lies a delightful network of walkways, flanking the shallow stream …
Seoul Forest, or “Seoul-sup” (서울숲) in Korean, sprawls across the north bank of the Han River in Seoul’s Seongdong neighborhood. As the third largest park in the capital of Korea, it stands only surpassed by World Cup Park in Mapo-gu and Olympic Park in Songpa-gu. Encompassing a vast expanse of over 3,000 acres, the park …
Updated Info: TOMNTOMS Sindaebang Branch has been recently closed down TT When it comes to coffee culture in South Korea, Tom N Toms Coffee (탐앤탐스) is a name that stands out. As one of the top three coffeehouse chains in the country, Tom N Toms has become a staple in neighborhoods across Korea, from bustling …
Opened in March 2019 next to the Mamma Mia Cafe, the most popular pink cafe in Apgujeong neighborhood, but PERC SEOUL just came to my attention this spring when the fully-developed trees grown in its side yard were in full swing with flowers. PERC SEOUL is a two-story cafe with an outdoor terrace on the …