Asia was first charmed by South Korea’s “Winter Sonata”. In no time, the Korean drama fever penetrated other continents, as well until it has reached worldwide fame. More dramas followed, paving the way for its celebrities to be household names. Korean music naturally got into its own share of the limelight until it dominated charts… Read More South Korea: Beyond Korean Dramas and Celebrities
Who’s getting excited for the Winter Olympics 2018? Here’s our countdown! It will be held here in Pyeongchang, South Korea and infrastructure and logistical preparations had been going on since. Alpensia Resort is one of the major facilities hosting the Winter Olympics 2018 so my family vacationed at the resort on a summer and a winter… Read More Accommodation for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
Who doesn’t love shoes? The Handmade Shoes Street located at Seongsu-dong is a big reminder of the humble beginnings of Korea’s shoe industry. The handmade shoes industry started sprouting around Seongsu-dong in the 1990s. The area was the cheaper option for shoemakers after Myeongdong and Seoul Station’s very high rent for space. These days, it… Read More The Shoe Haven that is Seongsu-dong
With all the photos coming out of Nami Island this Autumn, it was tempting to head there, too. How different would it be from my previous trips to the small island? Nami hang-over… Hmmm… Time to plan for Winter in Nami? Hello, Winter Sonata! #NamiRomance #Nami #NamiIsland #WinterInNami #WinterSonata #WendyTravels A post shared by Wendyflor… Read More Autumn in Nami
These days are, arguably, the most tense in the Korean peninsula. The constant threat North Korea offers is a natural part of South Koreans’ daily living. The lone factor that magnifies the heightened alert is the arrival of US President Donald Trump today. Why do I say “lone factor”? Because, really! North Korea’s Kim Jong-Un,… Read More While the World Anxiously Looks, Residents go Touristy at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Going to the Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon was surprisingly easy. So, let’s start with: How to go there? Take Line 1 going to Suwon Station. Get off Exit 4. Go straight and you won’t miss the Bus Station. Take Bus No. 11, 13 or 13-4. We got off the Pal Dal Mun Bus Stop. As… Read More Circling the Hwaseong Fortress is a Walking Tour of Suwon
Autumn in Korea is just amazing! The sound of the wind and the rustling leaves brings both laughter and fear to my children and the colors make me appreciate the natural beauty of the Earth. The world is capable of directing its own pace to create beautiful sceneries and in Korea, every road, park and… Read More Autumn’s Best Places to Visit in Korea
Two years ago, I had a rendezvous with Haneul Park’s sunset and I got those magnificent and Fiery Autumn Sunset photos. It’s Autumn once again and this time, I went on a morning stroll with my friend and neighbor, Ingrid. Morning walk. 425 steps up to Haneul Park. Neighborhood treadmill. #haneulpark🌾 #AutumnFeels A post… Read More Haneul Park in Autumn
Changdeokgung Palace is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. It is the most well-preserved palace from the Joseon Dynasty. Inside the Changdeokgung Palace lies a more magnificent beauty: the Secret Garden, known in Korean as Huwon. The Secret Garden can only be accessed through a guided tour. This is the schedule of the Secret Garden guided tour:… Read More Autumn Afternoon at the Secret Garden
Saturday at Yangju’s Nari Park was a day of rejoicing! … for beautiful places, man-made and God-created … for compassionate hearts of friends who take time to plan the days and be with us/welcome us during the holidays … for friends’ good health so we can all take time to be together … for our… Read More Beds of Flowers at Yangju’s Nari Park
