Just another world from Ploy's view
I’d never call my previous week in BEXCO, where I roamed through endless halls presenting schoolwork, a real taste of Busan. A decade ago, my visit to this second-largest city of Korea only taught me that Haeundae was a beach and Gwangalli was just another beach. That’s why my recent road trip down south, just …
When you tap on the magnifying glass icon next to the Google search bar and enter the word ‘Busan,’ a series of pop-up images will appear, showcasing the vibrant congregation of hundreds of homes in Gamcheon Culture Village. These colorful houses take precedence even over pictures of the city by the beach, underlining the village’s …
Having been living in Korea for over a decade, I am; therefore, no stranger to the ever-changing prosperity of the country’s capital. Nonetheless, what fascinates me is an abundance of olden vibe boasting shops that Seoul has retained and kept within its dense concrete jungle, in which many of them are bestowed with the title …
I still vividly recall the day when I sat in the front seat of a rented KIA, driving along a road flanked by majestic pine trees on both sides. As we followed the guidance of a smart, mobile phone-based navigator, we were treated to an incredible sight. To one side of the coniferous forest, a …
A road trip to Taean-gun I embarked on during one summer in Korea is a remembrance brimful of fun experiences and is also marked as my first visit to Chungcheongnam-do or the South Chungcheong Province in the southwest region. Hearing about the opportunity of returning to the area again gives me a great exhilaration. And …
Today, it would not be a surprise if Korea has made its way onto the list for countries with the best transportation systems in the world. The country provides extensive networks of railways, highways, and bus routes; and there are numerous navigation tools to help travelers utilize Korea’s transportation grids efficiently. My personal preferences for …
About a month ago, I accompanied a group of friends on a road trip to the east coast of Korea. We visited Pohang city out of one purpose in particular: to fulfill a wish of our trip members, which is to follow the footsteps of the Hometown Cha Cha Cha TV show. However, since there …
Besides seeking out for the magnificent scenes of snow-capped mountains, going on an excursion looking for a frozen waterfall; either from a natural creation or in a human-made form, is a fun plan I enjoy making during the freezing season in Korea. Thanks to Korea’s mountainous terrain, there are numerous rocky valleys scattered throughout the …
Besides those infamous beaches in its principal city of Gangneung; the area where fans of the Bangtan Boys, a very famous boyband BTS, know well where to look for the iconic bus stop, Gangwon province in the northeastern most is as well acknowledged as the best destination for winter getaway in Korea. With a combination …
As I have lived in Seoul for a little over a decade, I tend to find any reason to get out and see what is in the surrounding areas as much as possible. Particularly during the cooler months when sometimes the combination of polluted air and gale force winds tries to get on our nerves …