Just another world from Ploy's view
Trying to make an ideal travel plan for Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) is something I struggle to every year. The time is one of the most celebrated national holidays in Korea and this year (of 2020) the holiday period was from January 24th to 27th. But the fact that the Seollal holiday falls in …
At the very first week of January, on one regular afternoon I was scrolling down my facebook timeline and one headline with a big picture of an icy cliff from the Korea Times did capture my attention. The post described that it’s just about time that earlier that week the valley walls of Juwangsan in …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Misari Regatta Park (미사리 조정경기장) was established and used as the hosting ground for the rowing and canoeing competition during the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Olympics. Now it has become one friendly recreational park in the neighborhood of Misa-dong in Hanam City, Gyeonggi Province, in the vicinity of 20 km east of Seoul. …
Boramae Park (보라매공원) is a famous recreational park established in Sindaebang-dong, Dongjak-gu. It is a former Air Force Academic site that has been taken over by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. There is a variety of amenities and features including exercise facilities, musical pond, playground, picnic sites and various multi-purpose areas. While you can enjoy the …