Just another world from Ploy's view
Whenever I find myself with some free time, one activity that I wholeheartedly indulge in is meticulously curating my Instagram feed. There’s something exhilarating about selecting the perfect tone for each photo and showcasing them seasonally. For me, autumn in Korea is a cherished playground, second only to spring. During the late-October to mid-November period, …
Situated across the street from Seoul City Hall in downtown Seoul, the small yet enchanting neighborhood of Jeongdong beckons. Not only is it cherished for its serene ambiance, nestled away from the bustling business district, but it also preserves remnants of Korea’s rich past. Historical landmarks grace this area, including a compound of palaces, the …
When I titled this post as “the most wonderful,” I genuinely meant it! Among all my experiences in Seoul and Korea, visiting Myeong-ryun-dang and witnessing the breathtaking transformation of historically precious ginkgo trees during the enchanting fall season stands out as the most unforgettable memory. Located within the esteemed Sungkyunkwan University Seoul campus, Myeongryundang is …
Changdeokgung or Changdeok Palace might be best known as one of Seoul’s favorite spots to admire red plum blossoms during the flower blooming season. But in autumn, a part of the palace that was once called the forbidden garden boasts out amazing fall colors captivating even more attention than the spring flowers ever does from …
Greylab is a cozy coffee place located in Hapjeong-dong, a next-door neighbor to Seoul’s popular hipster hangout, Hongdae. I don’t know when it happened but Greylab has become my favorite cafe that I have to visit every spring as long as I live in Seoul. When it is not spring, the cafe may appear to …
After a beautiful sequence of spring flowers had come and gone, nothing marks the end of the season quite like hotter balmy weather and the blooming roses. In Korea, May is also known as the season of roses. Starting in the middle of May, you will inadvertently see the rambling roses that cover parts of …
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 …
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 …
In March this year I just celebrated my 10 year anniversary of living in Korea but much to my surprise I have yet never heard of Unhyeongung as I came across its beautiful picture online. I learned about the place from scrolling through hundreds of instagram posts looking for a fine spot to admire spring …
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 …