Just another world from Ploy's view
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 …
Having seen many pictures online of a small but cute daisy field at Mahogany Coffee made me include Ganghwa-do into my flower hunting place this spring. We got a very good chance to visit the cafe on one of Korean national holidays, the Buddha’s Birthday. This year it was celebrated on May 19 which was …
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 …
One undeniable reason why spring is the best season (probably not to those who have pollen allergy) is dazzling flowers popping up everywhere. In early May, spring rewards us with bright yellow seas of canola flowers in bloom. In Korea, people in Jeju Island and Busan are the very first to witness the blossoming of …
Misari Regatta Park (미사리 조정경기장) was established and used as the hosting ground for the rowing and canoeing competition during the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Olympics. Now it has become one friendly recreational park in the neighborhood of Misa-dong in Hanam City, Gyeonggi Province, in the vicinity of 20 km east of Seoul. …
Boramae Park (보라매공원) is a famous recreational park established in Sindaebang-dong, Dongjak-gu. It is a former Air Force Academic site that has been taken over by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. There is a variety of amenities and features including exercise facilities, musical pond, playground, picnic sites and various multi-purpose areas. While you can enjoy the …
Nostalgic wander at Seoul National University (SNU), the place I am always proud of being called its alumnus, perfectly indulge me in enjoyable recollection of my past events. SNU is well known as Korea’s first national university and the undeniable leader of highly qualified education in Korea. Beside being much sought after by students for studying, it is …
If your cherry blossom sightseeing plan has been disrupted by unpredictable climate changes, don’t despair! Give another kind of flower a chance to uplift your spirits. You might be surprised to find that they are just as beautiful as cherry blossoms when they burst into full bloom. One friendly flora that will undoubtedly warm your …
Struggling moments of Seoul frozen winter has finally left. We can feel a change fluttering in the air. March has passed. April is now visiting us bringing the most delightful season to town. An array of events celebrating the spring can be found if you google ‘what to do and see in Seoul’ during this …