Before coming to South Korea I did not know much about this country and every day of life here is a discovery of some new facts and interesting anecdotes about this culture. This weekend the Korean flag is up on every mast and even on cars around Seoul (and around the country) as yesterday (15th August) was South … Continue reading
Do you love Korea? Can you creatively show your interest in this country ? Then don’t miss this opportunity: show your love for Korea and enter this competition for a chance to win a trip to South Korea. Continue reading
Have you landed in Rome on a hot summer day and after visiting all its treasures and melting your shoes on the hot streets you are wondering how to take a break from it all without giving up on beauty and great food?
No need to despair. A couple of hours’ drive from the Italian capital it is possible to chill on a beach, eat fresh seafood and cool down in the gentle sea breeze. Head to Gaeta, Sperlonga, San Felice Circeo and Lago di Paola (or Lago di Sabaudia) Continue reading
I have been selected as one of 200 Global Seoul Mates for 2014. Very exciting, not that I needed an excuse but certainly an exciting incentive to discover more of Seoul and share my experiences with you. Continue reading
Last Sunday we went to check out the Cheonan Wakeboarding Cable park. It was a fun day out from Seoul and very good exercise. Location The wakeboarding cable park is in the outskirts of the city of Cheonan. Cheonan is a city about 83 km south of Seoul. The actual cable park is located in the outskirts of … Continue reading
I still can’t decide what I liked the most about the hike up Gwanaksan Mountain, if it was the path right at the start filled with spring flowers and cherry blossom, whether it was the rewarding views of the city of Seoul from the summit or whether it was the sight of the tiny hermitage (Yeonjudae) sitting defiantly on top of vertical stone pillars like a diamond on a precious ring. […]
Seoul city is always bustling. When I step out of the flat it feels like it sucks me into a vortex but I just need to step slightly to the side, into a park or a hidden corner to find beauty and peace. Gwanaksan Mountain is one of those places. Continue reading
The weather at the moment is extremely pleasant in Seoul. Long, warm sunny days. It is a great opportunity to take advantage of the parks so yesterday I decided to go to one of my favourite spots on the river Han: Ttukseom Resort. Continue reading
The flight is booked, the car hire arranged, I know where I will sleep and what activities I will be pursuing. We will be soon off to Hawaii. My childhood dream come true. I should be totally excited about this trip coming up but I am not. There is this constant worry nagging me in the head. Continue reading
While all the travel media attention is focused on the cherry blossom in Japan not many are aware that South Corea has also some amazing cherry trees blossoming into a pretty show in early spring (right now).
In the last couple of weeks the temperatures have risen and there is a very pleasant feeling of spring in the air. Seoul is suddenly carpeted with pale pink petals; roads, parks and trails are lined with incredibly fluffy trees. It is a beautiful spectacle. Continue reading
This weekend we did a day trip to Namiseom Island. This is a little river island along the Han River 64km upstream from Seoul. Continue reading
Ros in Wonderland 