Exploring the Five Grand Palaces of Seoul
The city of Seoul is a culturally rich city filled with historic buildings and monuments. Among them are the Five Grand Palaces of Seoul, all a must see!
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Strolling Changdeokgung Palace and its Stunning Secret Garden: Huwon
Changdeokgung Palace and its Secret Garden are located in the Jongno-gu district in Seoul. It is situated east of Gyeongbokgung Palace, about 20 minutes walk – so you can visit both palaces. The Palace was Joseon’s kings’ favourite and had many characteristics of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. Its architecture is thought to be in…
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Things to Do in Gyeongju, Korea’s ‘Museum Without Walls’
Explore Gyeongju, the ancient capital of South Korea during the Silla Kingdom. Whether you are planning a day trip or a longer getaway, there will be enough attractions to fill your itinerary. Check out the many things to do in Gyeongju, a city known as the “museum without walls”.
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Weekend in Bordeaux – Ultimate Bordeaux Must See Activities
Bordeaux is not only the World Capital of Wine but also the second city in France with the most UNESCO World Heritage sites. The beautiful and vibrant city is a perfect weekend getaway destination. Among the many Bordeaux must see and activities you could do such as wandering around the city, appreciating the architecture and…
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Ikseon-dong: Strolling Seoul’s offbeat neighbourhood
Ikseon-dong (in Korean, 익선동) is a trendy area for young Seoulite as well as international tourists. We were lucky to stumble into this arty portion of traditional Insadong. If you are looking for Instagram-able cafes and tea-houses, Ikseondong is for you. You might have to battle with tourists in some areas to take photos of…
