It is June already and the sweating heat striking Korea hard keeps me daydreaming of taking a break and getting chilled somewhere far away and peaceful. This somehow reminds me of my last visit to Taean-gun, a beautiful county on Korea’s western coast. During the trip we took a rest at a cafe which turned …
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Spring in Seoul – Plum Blossoms at Bongeunsa Temple
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 …
Korea Winter Wonderland – Muju Deogyusan National Park
Unlike the super snowy white winter we had in Korea this year, in 2020 we barely touched a single snowflake here in Seoul. It was already February and I perfectly recalled that there was no sign of heavy snowfall stomping its feet in. That prompted me to relentlessly scroll down on the list of the …
One Day in Gangneung – To-do List
After a well-spent night at Foursky Glamping, we woke up to the finest weather of Gangneung. The could-not-be-any-brighter sun was lingering in the indigo sky and it was the salty sea breeze that urged us into the fun expedition. Here is the list of what we did in one day in Gangneung city, not chronologically …
Glamping in Gangneung – FourSky Glamping
Glamping or glamorous camping, a new form of camping may seem like an alien idea for tent enthusiasts. But it has for some times become one of the most popular recreational activity in Korea. There are many glamping sites throughout the country that provide everything so their guests could get the full experience of the …
A Stroll Along Han River – Seoul Wave Artcenter
Going for a sluggish stroll along the dividing line of Seoul is always the best favorite way of keeping my mind sharp! Han River, the fourth longest river on Korea Peninsula, is perhaps the most defining landmark in Seoul. There are more than 10 parks sit on its meandering bank where many fun seekers come …
Exploring Daegwallyeong Sheep Ranch during Seollal
Trying to make an ideal travel plan for Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) is something I struggle to every year. The time is one of the most celebrated national holidays in Korea and this year (of 2020) the holiday period was from January 24th to 27th. But the fact that the Seollal holiday falls in …
Winter in Korea – Cheongsong Ice Valley (청송 얼음골)
At the very first week of January, on one regular afternoon I was scrolling down my facebook timeline and one headline with a big picture of an icy cliff from the Korea Times did capture my attention. The post described that it’s just about time that earlier that week the valley walls of Juwangsan in …
Weekend Getaway Outside Seoul – One Day in Danyang
It is doubtless that living in the city of Seoul, the bustling capital of Korea can give out many advantages and opportunities to connect with people. It comes with many conveniences. The fastest deliverly services, abundant public transports, and plenty of entertainment you could ever imagine are allocated. There is literally nothing Seoul cannot provide. …
Seosomun Shrine History Museum
Seoul is crammed full of pleasant delights for visitors to discover – from a plethora of quirky cafes to magnificent grand palaces overfilled with prosperous history, to national and modern museums where Korean culture is displayed. When it comes to the showcase, the city takes it seriously. That’s why you can find a bunch of …