After enjoying a nice afternoon sweet, get ready to explore Korea’s history, as well as its contemporary culture, as you continue your tour of Heyri Art Village. (In case you missed it, check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this series for more Heyri attractions.) A Blast From the Past Founded in 1976, leading …
Continuing on from part one of the “Seoul Walks: Enchanting Heyri Art Village” guide, Seoul Searching explores some more of the cultural attractions of the quaint area, as well as the best places to satisfy your sweet tooth. Music To Your Ears In a country known for K-pop, a classical music cafe might be the …
Less than an hour’s drive north of Seoul sits an enchanting community of artists. Envisioned and created by a well known book publisher, Heyri Art Village is now home to over 400 painters, potters, photographers, musicians, architects and writers. Not only does its proximity to Seoul make it a great day trip option, but its …
I had been meaning to make it out to Herb Island for quite some time. The photographs intrigued me. The images I came across on the internet portrayed the theme park (which, confusingly, is not an island at all) to be the home of enchanting guesthouses, colorful gardens, charming decor and beautiful mountain scenery, seemingly …
Incheon Station is located at the very end of Line 1 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. Because of its location, the writers of “Korea Top 10” on Arirang TV thought the city, specifically Chinatown, an ideal destination to be included on “Railroads”, an episode I am filming with them now. I had visited Chinatown last …
For a full, updated walking tour of Heyri, check out Seoul Searching’s three-part Seoul Walks: Enchanting Heyri Art Village series. Less than an hour’s drive north of Seoul sits an enchanting community of artists. Envisioned and created by a well known book publisher, Heyri Art Village is now home to over 370 painters, potters, photographers, …
I love living in a city. I’ve even gotten to the point where I don’t think I’d be able to survive not living in a city. I have to admit, however, that sometimes it’s nice to get away from the neon and concrete, if only for a day. One of the great things about Seoul …
I love Seoul. I really do. But I’ve gotten to the point where I’ve started to find myself doing the same things over the past few months. I’ve always been adamant about using my time here in Korea to see all there is to see, but as far as Seoul is concerned, I’m running out …
I’ve really come to know and love Korean food. It took a while for me to acquire a taste for the distinct, bold flavors of Korean cuisine, but after two years of eating it, I now prefer it on any given day. Not only is it (generally) healthier as it’s packed with vegetables and nutrients …