Just another world from Ploy's view
Other than the brilliant sight of the fall colors bursting out of the Secret Garden, the blooming of plum blossoms was what brought me back inside the wall of Changdeokgung, one of Five Grand Palaces located in Seoul. And after years of procrastination, I finally visited this popular spot during the last season of spring. …
You know spring is about to be in full swing in Seoul, South Korea when the day is getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, as well as the 벚꽃 (bot–ggot), a Korean word for cherry blossoms, appear. It is the season that always brings my sluggish means of social media back to life after …
Among my favorite dining streets in the northeastern quadrant of Seoul, Yanghwa-ro 6-gil (양화로 6길) had been on my must-visit list for another specific seasonal spectacle for quite some time. Last spring, I finally had the opportunity to tick it off my list. This enchanting road is conveniently located just outside Hapjeong Station (합정역) Exit …
One of my most cherished activities during the spring season is hopping from one beautiful blooming sight to another. However, due to my 9 to 5 working lifestyle, I must plan my spring quest carefully. Fortunately, my office’s location allows me the freedom to explore a specific road that I’ve never failed to visit during …
Opened its first joint in Gwanghwamun, Seoul in 2015, Bas Burger (바스버거) now has up to ten branches operating throughout the city. And among the ten locations, Yeoksam Branch (역삼점) is where I always swing by after work whenever I feel like having a real burger fix. I first visited the branch simply out of …
Although I had been eager to plan a cherry blossom sightseeing excursion at Anyangcheon (안양천) or Anyang Stream last year during the spring season, it almost slipped through my fingers due to my busy schedule. Numerous impromptu additions to my planner occupied my time, but fate had other plans. Thanks to the Yangcheon Global Migrant …
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 …
Situated right in the middle of Sharosugil (샤로수길), the hip street located nearby SNU main gate, gogi-gupneun-saramdeul (고기굽는사람들) is my favorite place when my body craves for a good yangnyeom dwaeji galbi (양념돼지갈비) – meaning marinated pork short rib, which is one of the most representative forms of meat dish prepared for Korean barbeque. In …