— Travel —

What’s the Catch Behind the No-Visa Entry Through Yangyang Airport?

November 10, 2017

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?

— Korea, Travel —

While the World Anxiously Looks, Residents go Touristy at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

November 7, 2017

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)

— Coffee, Restaurants and Cafes —

Dreamy at Audrey Hepburn Cafe

November 2, 2017

I am an Audrey Hepburn fan! My Instagram page obviously shows it: wendyflor_40. This popped up in my FB memories. Exactly a year ago, my friends and I were at Heyri Art Village. And I have always postponed blogging about it… Tsk tsk tsk! #HeyriArtVillage #VisitKorea #ChicStores A post shared by Wendyflor (@wendyflor_40) on Oct… Read More Dreamy at Audrey Hepburn Cafe

— Lifestyle, shopping —

Support H&M’s Close the Loop (Recycle your Clothes)

October 31, 2017

I’ve heard about H&M’s recycling program and have actually asked the H&M IFC Branch in Yeouido about the mechanics. But before I had the time to really do it, the IFC Branch closed already. So today, I went to the Hongik Branch and exchanged some of our old clothes. I brought 4 pieces. These were… Read More Support H&M’s Close the Loop (Recycle your Clothes)

— Culture, Korea —

Circling the Hwaseong Fortress is a Walking Tour of Suwon

October 23, 2017

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

— Korea, Travel —

Autumn’s Best Places to Visit in Korea

October 23, 2017

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

— Korea —

Haneul Park in Autumn

October 19, 2017

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

— Korea, Travel —

Autumn Afternoon at the Secret Garden

October 19, 2017

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

— Culture, Travel —

Cooking Class with Nepal Cooking School

October 18, 2017

One of the great experiences I had in Nepal was taking the cooking class at Nepal Cooking School. I was already excited after going around Durbar Square but when I met Sunaina and Sunita at the cooking school I got even more enthusiastic to know their dishes. These two are the warmest people you’ll get… Read More Cooking Class with Nepal Cooking School

— Korea —

Beds of Flowers at Yangju’s Nari Park

October 16, 2017

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