Just another world from Ploy's view
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 …
We’ve all been there: on a road trip, eyes fixed on the final destination, treating everything in between as mere scenery on fast-forward. But sometimes, the most memorable parts of a journey are the unplanned detours. On a recent trip east from Seoul, my navigation app highlighted a route through Namyangju-si (남양주시), and a name …
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, …
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 type “Busan” into Google, one of the first images to pop up is the vibrant, colorful cluster of homes in Gamcheon Culture Village. This picturesque village, perched on a steep mountainside, has become a symbol of Busan’s charm, often overshadowing even the city’s famous beaches. While most visitors flock to the village’s well-known …
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 …