If you’re a coffee lover, book enthusiast, or just looking for a photogenic spot, you have to check out this branch of Terarosa. With its unique industrial design, thousands of donated books, and delicious drinks and mouth-watering pastries, this coffee shop is a real must-visit! About Terarosa and the POSCO Center Branch in Gangnam Terarosa …
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Gallery: Plum Blossoms in Changdeokgung (창덕궁)
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. …
Gallery: Cherry Blossom Road Nearby Dorimcheon Station
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 …
Gallery: Yeouido Cherry Blossoms Road (여의도 벚꽃길)
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 …
Gallery: Boramae Park During Springtime
These two sets of photos were captured at Boramae Park during a single spring season, with the second collection taken just a week after the first. Apart from serving as a recreational space for the Sindaebang neighborhood, the park is renowned for its cherry blossom viewing, particularly for the delightful Kansan variety known in Korean …
Gallery: Discovery Nangok Road During the Season of Spring
I used to reside on the enchanting ‘Nangok-ro’ in the Nangok district, and my old apartment building was conveniently close to Sindaebang Station. While the road itself appeared ordinary, designed to cater to the residential neighborhood, it held a captivating secret that could mesmerize anyone passing by during a particular time of the year. Every …
Cherry Blossoms Photo Spots in Seoul Forest (서울숲)
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 …
Gatpo Kumakase (갓포 쿠마카세) – Affordable Omakase Dinner in Seoul
The only gratitude I could express to the wintry gale, which was howling tirelessly on the first night of the year, was for ousting me towards the Kumakase storefront – one of the very few diners in the Mokdong area that opened as most were taking a break on January 1st. Admittedly, I almost gave …
Autumn in Seoul – Metasequoia Path at Haneul Park
Sky Park or Haneul Kongwon (하늘공원) in Korean always disrupts the internet with its stunning vistas of a vast and picturesque grassland. Every year from mid-October to late November, the silver grasses within the park will turn into a beautiful golden sea attracting thousands of domestic and foreign visitors to linger around until sunset. But …
Autumn in Yangcheongu – Seoul
Searching for a suitable place to live can become a recurring challenge that you willingly add to your schedule if you have been residing in Korea for a while without having a permanent residence. Typically, rental agreements are set for 1 or 2 years, but you do have the option to extend your stay if …