Just another world from Ploy's view
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 …
There’s a moment in early spring when Seoul shakes off the last of winter’s chill, and the air fills with a quiet magic. Before the iconic cherry blossoms take center stage, another floral pioneer makes a stunning, albeit brief, debut: the magnolia. With their elegant, sculptural petals in shades of pure white and soft pink, …
After my accidental discovery of Guro Geori Park (구로거리공원) during the autumn of 2024, I made a promise to myself to return when the seasons shifted. On April 11th, I finally made it back—and let me tell you, this park is a total chameleon! While my last visit was defined by deep fiery reds and …
For me, spring in Seoul has always meant following the cherry blossoms. They paint the city in soft pinks and whites, transforming well-known avenues into festive, crowded corridors of springtime joy. But this year, my annual quest for blossoms led me to a quieter, slightly different kind of magic. I discovered a road not lined …