Gyeonggi-do’s Cultural Heritage
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Student Life in Namyangju, 45 Minutes Outside of Seoul
Thinking of studying in Korea or living here long-term? Not a fan of the hurried nature of city life? Then you’ll probably love Namyangju, a small city just 45 mins from Seoul and home…
Hiking Adventure to Namhansanseong Fortress
Hiking is one of Koreas most popular free time activities. No matter if young or old – a lot of people escape into nature when the city and everyday life gets too busy. There are a lot of…
A day in Comics World – Korean Manhwa Museum
Are you a comics lover? Don’t you curious about the history of comics? If you are, then I am sure you are at the right place. Today, I would like to introduce to you a heaven for comics lover,…
Odusan Unification Tower: Memories between South and North Korea
Formerly a single nation annexed by Japan in 1910’s, South and North Korea has been divided into two since the end of World War II. After that, the 2 Koreas have undergone few rounds of…
Mr. Toilet House: A Quirky Toilet Museum
While Suwon is well-known for its Hwaseong Fortress, there are many other hidden gems that you can explore here as well. Mr. Toilet House, also known as ‘Haewoojae’, is a museum where you can…
My one day in Suwon
Suwon as the capital of Gyeonggi Province is known for the late 18th century Hwaseong Fortress, with its ancient stone wall and four pagoda-topped arched gates. Let me share my one-day…
New Attraction in Town – Kyobo Bookstore Gwanggyo
If you are a book lover living in South Korea, you are probably one of the luckiest people. There are so many options for you to enjoy your weekend or evening. The country has multiple and…
Suwon Hwaseong: Exploring the City of Filial Piety
Suwon Hwaseong, located just 30 kilometers south of Seoul, is widely known as the city of filial piety – the love of King Jeongjo for his late father. If you need a break from reality, an…
Hwaseong Haenggung Palace: A Must-Visit Attraction in Suwon
Are you a history enthusiast? Have you ever wondered how a temporary palace looks like? If the answer is yes, Hwaseong Haenggung Palace located in Suwon Hwaseong is a must-visit attraction for…
Fresh Air at the Folk Village
A healing oasis from my hectic, yet exciting, life in Seoul — and it's accessible by subway!
Get in Friend! We’re going to the DMZ
Being a tourist in the city or country that you’re from isn’t something most of us do (and why would we, we’re from here) but when you live as an ex-pat abroad, all of a sudden doing all of…
Imjingak Park- Stunning Destination Backed By Ancient Historic Brilliance
Situated about 54km away from Seoul’s grand City Hall, you’ll find a captivating destination that screams allure upon first glance. Yes, the striking Imjingak Park is considered to be a part…
Suwon – Walk on the wall (Hwaseong Fortress)
Traveling is a great time to discover new places and cultures. When going somewhere new, is always interesting to find more about the history of that place. South Korea will surprise you on…
Let’s take a visit to Hwaseong, Suwon!
If you have extra time on your itinerary to Seoul, consider putting Hwaseong in it! Hwaseong is located in Suwon which is below Seoul on the map and is approximately a 1 hour – 2 and a…
The Incredible Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
Do you know South Korea owns an UNESCO heritage place? An easy day trip from Seoul, the Suwon Fortress (Suwon Hwaseong) is a massive and frankly underrated place to visit! Instead of those…
DMZ – a land of history, peace and reunion
DMZ – is an abbreviation for Demilitarized zone. DMZ is a region on the Korean peninsula that demarcates North Korea from South Korea. It follows the 38th parallel, roughly 240 km long across…