Palaces in SEOUL (Part 2)

Today I would like to introduce you more to my observations regarding the “Palace Tour” that I have been doing for the past couple of weeks. Last time I told you more about the Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁) that is by far the largest and most popular palace in Seoul. However, not far from this architectural […]

Exhibitions to See, Right Now!

Today, I want to recommend the exhibition that you can enjoy in the winter. First one is Alessandro Mendini exhibition. It is held in Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP; 동대문디자인플라자). It opens Tuesday to Sunday. (Tuesday~Sunday – 10:00~19:00, Wednesday & Saturday – 10:00~21:00). The price is quite expensive, but I think I will worth it. The […]

Experiencing Studio Audience in Korea

Have you ever seen people who are called ‘studio audience’, while you are watching a TV program? Those people are not actors or singers. They are audience who provide applause and laughter to the program’s soundtrack. When I first saw them on one TV program, I thought ‘I really want to go to a TV […]

Palaces in SEOUL (Part 1)

You don’t need to go far away to see some truly extraordinary ancient Korean architecture. Here in Seoul you have a great opportunity to visit various palaces that have served as a home to high ranking officials during the late 14th until the late 18th century.  In total you can visit five palaces and one […]

Trick EYe Museum

Most people are drawn to Korea because of its exquisite culture, including the vibrant life in Seoul. But do you know that there are cool places you can visit that will feed your imagination. One of these cool places is the museum. I know, I know. Museums can be a bore at times. Mainly because […]

Seoul: The Past, the Present, and the Future

  Photos by Kavi from Canada

Yongma Land

There are much more places in Seoul to explore than you think or have read. If you are a true explorer and want to see something that will not be in your typical “What to see Seoul” guide, then you really should learn more about the abandoned Yongma-land Amusement Park. This place will not be […]

A Day off in Jamsil

Do you feel like you want to take a day off from all the studying and university related events? Yet at the same time you don’t want to go too far as you will need to be back on stripe tomorrow. Why don’t just go somewhere close to the student housing area that only takes […]