Just another world from Ploy's view
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 …
Being from the country whose prevalent religion is Buddhism makes me very comfortable here in Korea…. On the full moon day of the Vaisakha month of the Buddhist calendar that corresponds to April or May in the Gregorian calendar, the entire country of South Korea will be illuminated with vibrantly colored lanterns in order to …
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 …
My last Spring trip to Japan was surprisingly wonderful and memorable that I accomplished my hanami (cherry blossom viewing) during its peak at two most famous cherry blossom sightseeing spots of Tohoku region. Tenshochi Park This very place was actually not on my list at first but as we were heading up to Aomori from …
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 …
Thanks to limited-stop Hayabusa, Hokkaido Shinkansen, our trip from Japan’s northeast province to northernmost island was extremely interesting. The service from Sendai station to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station takes roughly three hours including penetrating through undersea Seikan Tunnel. This underground passage connects Aomori prefecture on the main land of Honshu with the island of Hokkaido. The plan …