Positioned between two great powers, Japan and China, the history of Korea is a long row of battles for independence. Even if his fortresses, palaces and temples have been burned to the ground so many times, the country started again … Continue reading
In different places in the city, Koreans organize enactments of historical or traditional events. A lot of tourists gather there to see, to take photos or to film. It is a good opportunity to teach others your traditions and history, … Continue reading
I walked a while in the Pagodas Garden, a lovely spot near the National Museum. A lot of pagodas, constructed during the Three Kingdoms era to the Joseon era, have been brought here from different places in the country to … Continue reading
Even if I do not always respect this when I am away, I consider that a visit to the National Museum of a country is essential to understand its history, culture, civilization. In Seoul, the National Museum is in the … Continue reading
One of the characteristics of the Korean landscape is putting the objective in the natural context and the the garden/park becomes pure nature. This may be observed also in the gardens of the Changgyeonggung. Right at the beginning, this place … Continue reading
Among the 6 royal palaces in Seoul I have visited four and Changgyeonggung was the first one, in my first day there. The palace was built by the great King Seojong for his father, King Taejong, in 1484. The termination … Continue reading
Editare reluata / Later edit AFTER 2 DAYS OFF FOR THE BLOGGER, I OBSERVED THAT A PART OF MY POST DISSAPEARED, TOGETHER WITH SOME COMMENTS ALREADY PUBLISHED. SO, I ADDED THE MISSING PART, INCLUDING THE ENGLISH SUMMARY. It is well … Continue reading
As indicated by the title, this is a more informative post. Far less Romanians have traveled to South Korea than to Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Thailand or even Vietnam, Cambodgea or Indonesia. So I thought more details will help. Greater … Continue reading
INSIDE at home is the name of the hostel I found on hostelworld.com, and where I booked a single en-suite for the week I spent in Seoul. Minyong Yu and his sister Jiyeon Yu are the young owners of the … Continue reading
As you know, I have spent the Easter vacation at Seoul, South Korea. After months of reading forums, blogs, internet sites and touristic guides, the day of departure was here. First a short flight (2 and a half hours) from … Continue reading