In the midst of Seoul’s busy streets, you can find a peaceful area without the flood of tourists, and learn a part of Korea’s history during the Joseon Dynasty. Seolleung Royal Tombs or also known as Seonjeongeung, is the burial place of the 9th King Seongjong (1457-1494) and his lawful second wife, Queen JeongHyeon (1462-1530).
Koreans love raw fish. Even though Koreans have been eating raw fish for as long as Japanese have, people know raw fish/sushi more of as Japanese food. It is very common for Koreans to eat raw sushi not to mention that it is one of the popular meals for corporate meetings. The way Koreans prepare
So, what is the driving force behind the impassioned Korean dog eaters? I have quizzically asked literally hundreds of avid dog eaters this virtuous question. I know right from the outset of reading this blog that you are repulsed, revolted at the very notion of eating a dog and your mind are already forged into
Although the sports scene in Korea is more or less dominated by baseball most people are aware that Koreans also have a keen interest in football (or soccer depending on which side of the Atlantic you call home) and a relatively popular professional league of a good standard – the K-League. Few, if any, Koreans
Winters in Korea can get super cold. If you have to survive the extreme summers of Korea, time to brace yourself as that was just the beginning. Mother Nature has a new trick up her sleeve and she will do anything to make you struggle through the harsh, dry and cold winter of Korea.
Chuncheon is the capital of Gangwon-do, and is famous for two things; drama and food. I tried to do both whilst there last weekend, with varying degrees of success: 1. Dakgalbi street, also known as Myeongdong street, is the main highlight of central Chuncheon. Here we were a lot more successful tourists! Dakgalbi is a
One of my favorite parts about Korea is the plethora of festivals they have almost every weekend – that, and drinking-in-public being okay (encouraged, really). It’s like Vegas everywhere. Last month, Busan had it annual Fireworks Festival. However, at first I was skeptical to go to the event as I have seen fireworks before in
The 5th Annual European Christmas Market is finally approaching. Christmas is the biggest holiday in Europe, so they made Christmas market, buying Christmas decorations and various foods with their families or friends to celebrate Christmas every year. Seongbuk Global Village Center aims for foreign residents to feel their home and local residents to experience European
