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 …
Category: Winter in Korea
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 …
Café MINNIM and the First Snow of 2018
Just to put it in my record, first snow struck Seoul this year on 24th November. It was not the first snow for Korea this year since an unexpected snow storm had hit northern mountains in Gangwon-do Province almost a month ago. I woke up excited for the plan at the time I had with …