Spend a Day in Jinhae, Home of South Korea’s Biggest Cherry Blossom Festival!
Just days away from the actual festival, I was praying they’d be spectactular. They were.
SOUTH KOREA
Climb Hwaseong Fortress Wall in Suwon, South Korea
Hwaseong Fortress is in the city of Suwon, which is around 30 km south of Seoul.
Shop & Eat like there’s no Tomorrow at Insadong, Myeongdong, and Hongdae in Seoul, South Korea
Seoul is a shopaholic’s paradise. There is so much to buy here. From cosmetics to brand name clothing to K-Pop souvenirs to artsy bric-a-brac, there’s no shortage of it in Seoul. Even the subway stations were like mini shopping malls.
See the Future of Design at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul, South Korea
Dongdaemun Design Plaza or DDP is an ultramodern structure designed to host…
Meet an Old Seoul at Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul, South Korea
Once a community for noble families and high-ranking officials, it still functions as a…
On Tasting a Poem at Si.Wha.Dam in Seoul, South Korea
A self-proclaimed museum of Korean cuisine, Si.Wha.Dam aims to stimulate not just…
Sannakji: Eating “Live” Octopus at Noryangjin Fish Market in Seoul, South Korea
Outside of seeing the cherry blossoms, eating sannakji or “live” octopus was the one thing I was most excited about on this trip. I couldn’t wait to try it.