I am not much of a hiker but I managed to hike a few smallish mountains here in Korea, particularly Seoul. Seoul, with its well-preserved natural landscape, has a lot of these mountain retreats with varying levels of difficulty (or ease). Serious hikers or not, there are lots of choices for everyone who wants to… Read More Hiking Spots in Korea
The hills are alive! It’s Spring and flowers are blooming. And while the cherry blossom festivals are the most anticipated and photographed, we found a gem of a mountain called Eungbongsan that annually celebrates the Forsythia Flower Festival. This year, the festival will take place on April 6-8, 2018 – days when the forsythias will be… Read More Eungbongsan Forsythia Festival
One of the few luxuries we allow our family to have is a: staycation Hubby got us an overnight stay at the Intercontinental Seoul COEX in Gangnam last Valentines Day. The boys and I were thrilled! Hubby’s V-day treatđź’–đź’–đź’– #valentinesday #intercontinentalhotel A post shared by Wendyflor (@wendyflor_40) on Feb 13, 2018 at 8:44pm PST I… Read More Hotel Stay: Intercontinental Seoul COEX
February has been giving us Seoulites a cold wave. It’s less biting than January’s frigid spell, but it’s still not inviting for any outdoor stroll. I had been seriously hibernating since I came back from my country’s warm embrace but I can’t be staying in the house forever. And so, I joined a group of… Read More Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art
The Terminal 2 of the Incheon International Airport opened 3 days ago (January 18), as scheduled. But as it is, the Incheon International Airport is one of the best airports in the world with the cleanest facilities and most efficient systems installed. More than being an international gateway, I see the whole complex as an… Read More Incheon International Airport: More Than Just an Airport
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
News circulated in the Philippines via social media and major newspapers about the No-Visa entry that will be accorded to tour groups from the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam provided they enter the country through Yangyang Airport until April 2018 as part of the Korean government’s initiative to boost tourism for the incoming Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics. #Pyeongyang2018 preparation… Read More What’s the Catch Behind the No-Visa Entry Through Yangyang Airport?
