Just another world from Ploy's view
Upon discovering a captivating Instagram video featuring a charming mint-colored monorail gracefully navigating a vibrant staircase, I embarked on a diligent quest to pinpoint the exact location of this unique site. Despite the initial challenge presented by the absence of geotags and limited descriptions in the video, my persistent efforts paid off, revealing it as …
Gwangjang Market (광장시장) is a bustling hub of commerce in Seoul, South Korea. The market has been around since 1905, and it’s home to over 5,000 vendors, making it one of the oldest and largest traditional markets in the country. The market is famous for its textiles, traditional Korean goods, and most importantly, its street …
One spring evening, the peak of the cherry blossom season drew us to the neighborhood around Guro Digital Complex Station. After a lovely walk underneath a delicate white-and-pink canvas of blossoms, the crisp spring air left us with a specific craving: Minari Samgyeopsal. A quick search on Naver led us to a place called Yeokjeon …
I first stumbled upon Guro-dong last winter. I was in the neighborhood for apartment hunting, navigating the chilly, bare streets when I noticed something: the sheer volume of cherry blossom trees clustered around Guil Station. Even in their skeletal winter state, I could tell this place was special. I made a quiet promise to myself …
Spring in Seoul this year (2026) has been, quite frankly, a little surreal. We haven’t even officially hit April, yet the city is already draped in white and pink. It’s strange—prominent cherry blossom spots reached full bloom so early this year, even beating out the usual early bloomers like Busan and Jeju! Among the neighborhoods …
Sapporo, the largest city in the northernmost island of Japan, Hokkaido, is an area that is famous for its premium and fresh seafood. One of the most popular places to enjoy the local cuisine is the Nijo Seafood Market. Here, you’ll find a wide variety of seafood stalls and restaurants serving up some of the …
You know spring is in full swing in Seoul, South Korea, when the days grow longer, the air turns warmer, and the 벚꽃 (bot-ggot), the Korean word for cherry blossoms, begin to bloom. It’s the season that breathes life back into my sluggish social media presence after a seemingly endless winter hibernation. The moment I spot the …
It’s still the last week of March, but this year, something magical is happening. The cherry blossoms have started to pop and bloom across Seoul much earlier than usual—a rare, early phenomenon that has caught many by surprise. Many spots are reaching their peak before April has even officially arrived. One particular spot that has …
After a decade of living in the heart of Seoul, I’ve navigated my fair share of smoke-filled BBQ joints. From the high-end luxury spots in Gangnam to the hidden “hole-in-the-wall” gems in Mapo, I thought I had seen—and tasted—it all. But then I found 백년갈비 (Baeknyeon Galbi) Sinjeong branch, and frankly, the leaderboard has been …
We are in the last week of March, and Seoul is beautifully undergoing its annual spring magic. While the famous cherry blossoms are still shyly budding, the magnolias have stepped up to take center stage! If you are visiting the city this week, you will likely notice white “popcorns” of magnolia flowers popping up at …