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South Korean Seoul City Food Delights

Food is big thing in South Korea, it is one of the highlight thing to do when touring the country. This sentiment is especially true in Seoul, the capital city, where food isn't just a necessity but a cultural experience in its own light. Also, the city boasts a diverse culinary scene that encompasses a blend of traditional and...

Daiso in South Korea

Following on in our explorations of South Korea. If you're ever in South Korea and looking for a budget-friendly shopping experience, then Daiso Value Store is the place to go. The brand chain of value stores has operations worldwide. Daiso is a household name in Singapore known for their $2 range of quality products. Are the Daiso in South...

Seoul Pop culture Toy collector scene

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a bustling city that offers a unique blend of traditional and modern culture. In recent years, Seoul has emerged as a hub for pop culture, with numerous shops and stores dedicated to anime and toys. Let's check out Seoul Pop culture Toy collector scene and the various hobby stores in the city. While...

Exploring South Korea DMZ

The South Korea demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating North and South Korea is one of the most heavily fortified borders in the world. There are only two places in South Korea where you can view North Korea as a half or full-day trip: Odusan Unification Tower and Imjingak in Paju. Imjingak is the more popular of the two, with more...

Exploring Odusan Unification Tower Observatory

Odusan Unification Observatory Tower is a museum and gallery in South Korea with views overlooking North Korea. The attraction located in Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, South Korea. The tower was built to commemorate the unification of North and South Korea and to offer visitors a glimpse into the history and culture of the Korean people. Origin and Historical significance Odusan Unification Observatory Tower...

Seoul city up N Seoul tower

Welcome to Seoul, South Korea! One of the most iconic landmarks of the city is the N Seoul Tower, also known as Namsan Seoul Tower. It is a scenic observations deck located on top of Seoul’s Namsan Mountain, it offers breath-taking panoramic views of the cityscape below. Let’s take an explore up the tower! N Seoul tower is a tall...

Lotte World Tower Sky31 food court

Lotte World Tower Sky31 is a public accessible food court located on the office complex that offers a stunning bird's eye view of the surrounding area. It is one of the “cheat code’ ways to get up Lotte Tower for free. Today, let’s and explore with a walk through of the Sky31 food court, how to get up there,...

Lotte world theme park explorations

Lotte World Adventure Theme Park is a large urban amusement center with roller coasters and thrill rides located right in the heart of Seoul City. If you are a thrill seeker looking for a place that offers a mix of excitement, adventure and family-themed rides, Lotte World Theme Park in Sincheon-dong, Songpa, Seoul, is a place to be. Let’s...

Hyundai Motorstudio Korea

Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang is an automotive museum in South Korea, showcasing Hyundai's past, present, and future innovations. It is both an attraction theme park and a car showroom all in one, with a number of exhibits which are both educational and entertaining. Let’s check out Hyundai Motorstudio attraction in the flesh. The Motorstudio is one of the many showcase studios...

Exploring Seoul Yongsan Electronics

Yongsan Electronics Market is a Seoul haven for electronics junkies in South Korea. If you are an electronics junkie looking for an exciting place to explore in Seoul, South Korea, Yongsan Electronics Market is one to shortlist visiting on a free day in Seoul. Let’s check out the electronics flea market on the ground with a walk through. Furthermore, the...

War Memorial of Korea

The War Memorial of Korea in Seoul is a sombre yet education museum honouring the Bravery and Sacrifices of War. It is located in the heart of Seoul, South Korea you can visit about Korean war history. It is great for anyone interested in Korean history and military hardware. The memorial was built to honour the Korean soldiers who fought...

National Museum of Korea Seoul

The National Museum of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, is a national museum home to some of the most iconic Korean cultural and historical landmarks in the world. The museum takes you on an exploratory journey through the anthropology of the Korean dynasty. This is told through a showcase of ancient artifacts and exhibits that span over 5,000 years...

National Palace Museum of Korea

Let’s take a visit to the National Palace Museum of Korea. The Museum is dedicated to preserving and displaying the cultural heritage of the Joseon Dynasty, which ruled Korea from 1392 to 1910. It is home to Royal treasures, Korean art and Historical artifacts dating as far into the Joseon Dynasty. The museum is very accessible by public transport. It...

Gyeongbokgung and Changgyeonggung palaces Seoul

When visiting Seoul, South Korea, you absolutely cannot miss visiting the two magnificent grand palaces: Gyeongbokgung and Changgyeonggung palaces. These ancient palace grounds are home to state buildings and king residences which had been standing since the 14th century and Josen dynasty of Korea. It offers a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Korea. In this segment of...

Cheongwadae Blue house

Let’s take a rare visit into the South Korean Cheongwadae Blue House. It is the official residence of the President of South Korea, located in the heart of Seoul at the base of Mount Bukak. As one of the most iconic landmarks in the country, it has a rich history and cultural significance. The opening of a new Era (and...

Seoul City sights and exploration

Seoul, the vibrant capital city of South Korea, is known for its history, shopping, attractions, culture and people. Lets take an explore of the buzzing metropolitan city of Kimchi and Bibimbap, checking out the shopping scene, night markets, history, museums and culture. Let’s go! I found the city safe and rather clean. Notably, even the toilets in public areas are...

Tokyo Teleport Gundam

With the 2021 Tokyo Olympics on now, figured I cover a section on Tokyo. Particularly, the Olympics sport climbing venue at the Tokyo Teleport itself. It is a spot I visited on my Japan trip last year but didn’t cover much in detail, particularly the Tokyo Teleport Gundam spectacle. The area is a bay side island establishment built on...

Exploring Don Quijote Dōtonbori Ebisu Tower Osaka

How are Don Don Donki stores in Singapore different to that in their country of origin, Japan? Let’s check out exploring this Mega Donki here in the heart of the Osaka Dōtonbori district. This Don Quijote in Dōtonbori is not the largest in Japan, but one of the most iconic. Namely because of a huge Ferris wheel which sit...

Sights in Osaka City Kansai Japan

Osaka is a capital city of Osaka Prefecture in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan, it is also the largest sector of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area. In size, it is also the second largest metropolitan area in Japan after Tokyo. It is home to over 20 million inhabitants, among the largest in the world. Famous landmarks in Osaka...

Universal Studios Osaka Japan

Universal Studios Osaka Japan is a major theme park in the Osaka prefecture of Japan. Operated by the American film studio, it is the only one such major park here in Osaka, Japan and the second Universal theme park in Asia. The other Asian Universal park being Universal Studios Singapore. Let's give the park a visit today! Notably, the one...

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