Just another world from Ploy's view
My first solo trip to Hanam this spring was an absolute blast. If you’ve been following along, you know I recently gushed about the fluffy Gyup-beotkkot (double blossoms) at Misari Speedboat Park. But Hanam has another ace up its sleeve during the spring season: a vibrant, kaleidoscopic field of tulips that looks like it was …
It’s officially the middle of April. The pink dust that blanketed Seoul’s streets has faded to green, and the last of the beot-kkot have fluttered down into the Han River. If you’re reading this with a heavy heart, feeling like you blinked and missed the entire cherry blossom season, I have good news for you: …
If you’re staring at the green leaves on the trees in central Seoul today, feeling that familiar pang of blossom FOMO, I have some good news for you: Your spring isn’t over yet. I know the feeling. You saw the Instagram stories from Yeouido two weeks ago. You watched the petals fall from the trees …
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 …
While the world raves about Korea’s cherry blossoms in April, those in the know understand that the real herald of spring is the humble, hardy plum blossom (maehwa). Before the cherry trees even think about budding, the plum trees burst into a fragrant display of whites, pinks, and deep magentas. There’s a certain poeticism to …
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 …
Spring in Seoul is a time for chasing blooms, and cafe-hopping takes on a magical, floral twist. But what if you could combine that flower-seeking adventure with one of the city’s most uniquely themed cafes? Enter Cilantro Coffee—a place that’s more than just a cute, quirky concept for herb lovers. It’s a springtime destination that captures …
Since its opening in 2017, Cafe Seoulism in Songpa-gu has become an internet sensation known for its iconic view of the SEOUL sign with the Lotte World Tower in the background. In recent years, the cafe seems to have found a new way to attract more visitors by offering an eye-catching set of beverages and …
BSpring in Korea is a magical time of year, and if you’re looking for a unique and picturesque destination to experience the season’s beauty, look no further than Bucheon. Just a stone’s throw away from Seoul, this vibrant city comes alive in April with its three major spring festivals: the Wonmisan Azalea Festival, Dodang Park’s …
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 …