Just another world from Ploy's view
Nestled in the charming neighborhood of Hapjeong-dong, just a stone’s throw from the trendy streets of Hongdae, Greylab is a cozy coffee spot that has quietly stolen my heart. While it may seem like just another aesthetically pleasing café for most of the year, come spring, Greylab transforms into an enchanting retreat that keeps me …
If you have just missed Taean tulip festival, the largest flower festival in Korea that is held in Taean county in May every year, don’t be sad. There are other ways for you to appreciate the beauty of flora in the county. Taean-gun or Taean county is actually famous for its coastal dune landscape but …
In this post, I am going to introduce you to one of the most unique Buddhist temples I have ever visited in Korea, Anmyeonam. It was less than a twenty-minute drive from the Travel Break Coffee located on Anmyeon island of Taean-gun. My friends and I visited the temple in late summer which was considered …
It is June already and the sweating heat striking Korea hard keeps me daydreaming of taking a break and getting chilled somewhere far away and peaceful. This somehow reminds me of my last visit to Taean-gun, a beautiful county on Korea’s western coast. During the trip we took a rest at a cafe which turned …
As the vibrant hues of spring flowers fade away, the arrival of May brings with it the unmistakable charm of blooming roses. In Korea, May is affectionately known as the season of roses, and it’s easy to see why. From mid-May onwards, the cityscape transforms as rambling roses cascade over fences and walls, painting residential …
After those countless freezing and grim days of winter, the much warmer temperature of March has again brought smiles back on to our faces. There are no intense or prolonged cold spells in the forecast in any part of Korea, so we officially declare that the cold, dark season is over. And for putting up …
Spring in Korea is a magical time, and for flower enthusiasts like me, it’s the perfect season to embark on a flower-hunting adventure. This year, I decided to add Ganghwa-do, Korea’s fifth-largest island, to my list of must-visit destinations. The reason? A charming daisy field at Mahogany Coffee that had been flooding my social media …
In this post, I am showing you updated photos of the Seoul Wave Artcenter. It’s been over a year since my last visit and I wrote about it in my old post. There is a small change that the Coffee Wave café was recently replaced by a Starbucks shop. Nonetheless, the view of the Han …
This March marked a special milestone for me—10 years of living in Korea. Over the past decade, I’ve explored countless corners of this vibrant country, from its bustling cities to its serene countryside. Yet, much to my surprise, I had never heard of Unhyeongung until recently. It was a stunning Instagram post that introduced me …
If you have the chance to live in Seoul for like a month, would you take it? If the answer is ‘Yes, I am willing to!’ here are couple things you should know beforehand. In this post I am giving you some tips, showing you some helpful applications that will make your Seoul trip or …