ESCAPE : Wander the alleys of the hanok village and experience the true essence of Seoul. This is the side of one the traditional hanok houses in Seoul. These houses are built in a specific architectural style designed to maintain balance with the surrounding environment (mountains, lakes, space, land contours) . Not only are they historical and beautiful, they are also very eco-friendly and sustainable using natural building materials such wood, clay, paper and stone. While in Bukchon Hanok Village you can:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀• EXPLORE a few hanok (traditional houses) within the …
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About this Korean Couple |Sobre esta pareja Coreana
Right on this park, an older Korean couple was picnicking overlooking the city. They were amazed by a little black & white rabbit that was running from side to side. We were also curious about him, so we got closer. At that point, the older man asked me in broken english: “How old you?” A question that could be offensive from where I come from but I kept it cool; I respect my elders and loved the fact that he was like 90 and was trying to speak in english; …
Changdeokgung Palace, Korea
King Taejong ordered the construction of Changdeokgung (pictured) because he didn’t want to rule from Gyeongbokgung, where he killed half of his brothers. #inconvenient right? Recently this familial drama was broadcast in the soap opera “Eight Days, Assassination Attempts Against King Jeongjo” with, what I can only assume, were some epic K-pop ballads streaming through the background! Changdeokgung Palace, is set within a large park in Jongno-gu. It is one of the “Five Grand Palaces” built by the kings of the Joseon. Oh! And the blue tiles, that once were common in …
11 REASONS (why should it be 10) |
You would love to read my upcoming posts about this city, check this out: 1. Food is piquant, pickled and awesome2. Locals are like the hispanics of Asia (warm, fun, all about family and super social)3. Best future cityscape. It won’t bankrupt you like Hong Kong, Shanghai or Tokyo.4. It has the coolest airport in the world, you can even do workshops while you transfer!5. Best know for their hard liquor’s efficiency (fast and cheap) and its called Soju.6. You’ll never run out of peaks to explore7. Best mix of …