Just another world from Ploy's view
Because Seollal or Korean Lunar New Year usually falls sometime in late-January or early February, it is during this time of year that I’d always be able to plan out a proper trip in order to get my snowy fix since it is one of the two most important holidays in Korean culture. And if …
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 …
When passing by a city, to be either en route to the planned destination or on the way back home, a short stop for a brief peek at the beauty that side-track has to offer can indubitably be a bonus of the trip. And at times, if you are coming from Seoul and planning on …
For someone who lives in the southwest of the Han River, Mokdong neighborhood is always on my radar when finding assorted matjib (맛집) which is a Korean made-up word for an eatery that provides delicious food. Last weekend, I, again, entrusted the area with hopes to celebrate the first night of the year with a …
I am well aware that writing about what the title suggests might be considered late. Undoubtedly, countless articles have already been published online, extensively guiding readers through the picturesque city of Pohang and its various locations used to portray the fictional Gonjin Village in the highly successful 2021 K-TV series, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (갯마을 차차차). Nevertheless, …