Just another world from Ploy's view
I still vividly recall the day when I sat in the front seat of a rented KIA, driving along a road flanked by majestic pine trees on both sides. As we followed the guidance of a smart, mobile phone-based navigator, we were treated to an incredible sight. To one side of the coniferous forest, a …
A road trip to Taean-gun I embarked on during one summer in Korea is a remembrance brimful of fun experiences and is also marked as my first visit to Chungcheongnam-do or the South Chungcheong Province in the southwest region. Hearing about the opportunity of returning to the area again gives me a great exhilaration. And …
About a month ago, I accompanied a group of friends on a road trip to the east coast of Korea. We visited Pohang city out of one purpose in particular: to fulfill a wish of our trip members, which is to follow the footsteps of the Hometown Cha Cha Cha TV show. However, since there …
Besides seeking out for the magnificent scenes of snow-capped mountains, going on an excursion looking for a frozen waterfall; either from a natural creation or in a human-made form, is a fun plan I enjoy making during the freezing season in Korea. Thanks to Korea’s mountainous terrain, there are numerous rocky valleys scattered throughout the …
Besides those infamous beaches in its principal city of Gangneung; the area where fans of the Bangtan Boys, a very famous boyband BTS, know well where to look for the iconic bus stop, Gangwon province in the northeastern most is as well acknowledged as the best destination for winter getaway in Korea. With a combination …
As I have lived in Seoul for a little over a decade, I tend to find any reason to get out and see what is in the surrounding areas as much as possible. Particularly during the cooler months when sometimes the combination of polluted air and gale force winds tries to get on our nerves …
Pocheon is a city located in the northeast of Gyeonggi-do, the most populous province in Korea. It is bordered by Dongducheon city to the east. And for this season, I intentionally put a pin on Pocheon-si as my other choice of destination after a visit to Dongducheon-si last winter. Although the city is famous for …
Since the COVID-19 cases reported in December 2019, the whole world was put in an unprecedented crisis and lingering uncertainty like unavoidable lockdowns and travel-ban. Korea was one of the very first countries that imposed such travel restrictions until the plight was fully eased after some time, in the beginning of this year. Because it …
Sky Park or Haneul Kongwon (하늘공원) in Korean always disrupts the internet with its stunning vistas of a vast and picturesque grassland. Every year from mid-October to late November, the silver grasses within the park will turn into a beautiful golden sea attracting thousands of domestic and foreign visitors to linger around until sunset. But …
Searching for a suitable place to live can become a recurring challenge that you willingly add to your schedule if you have been residing in Korea for a while without having a permanent residence. Typically, rental agreements are set for 1 or 2 years, but you do have the option to extend your stay if …