As soon as I arrived in Yeongdo, Busan, the salty sea breeze brushing against the tip of my nose made my heart flutter. As always, Yeongdo is a place with a rustic yet warm charm. The Yeongdo Bridge Festival I visited this time was more than just an event to look at a bridge; it was a special venue that connected the…
Autumn in Jeju(Jeju-do) is particularly deep and blue. When the heat subsides and the sea breeze begins to mingle with the air, both body and mind naturally turn toward Seogwipo. If you want to create one more unforgettable memory in Jeju this September, keep an eye on the '6th Seogwipo Silver Hairtail…
In September, when the cool breeze begins to blow, Oncheoncheon Stream in Geumjeong-gu, Busan, sets aside its usual tranquility and fills with a special kind of excitement. The season for the Busan International Performing Arts Festival (BIPAF) has returned. As you walk around 48, Jangjeononcheoncheon-ro,…
The wind in Jeju becomes much gentler once September arrives. Looking at the transparent, emerald-colored water of Hamdeok Beach (Hamdeok Haesuyokjang) makes you feel refreshed down to your core. From September 5th to 7th this year, a special time will unfold right here in Hamdeok. It is the '2025 Jeju Leisure Healing…
These days, the air touching our skin has become quite crisp. Autumn in Seoul is exceptionally deep and vivid. Walking along Sejong-daero(Sejong Boulevard) in front of Gwanghwamun(Gwanghwamun Gate), you can feel the quiet serenity unique to Jongno(Jongno District), accompanied by the subtle scent of autumn. This year…
In the heart of Seoul, densely packed with gray buildings, the day at Noryangjin(Noryangjin) is a little more vibrant than usual. This place, where the salty scent of the sea brushes against the tip of the nose and blends with the savory aroma of freshly grilled fish, is currently in the middle of the ‘8th Ocean…
As soon as I arrived in Chuncheon, the air that brushed my nose felt quite different. Instead of the stuffiness of the city, a cool breeze coming up the riverbanks brushed against my cheeks. The 2024 Chuncheon Theatre Festival (Chuncheon Yeon-geuk-je), celebrating its 26th anniversary this year, hung the slogan 'Laugh…
Whenever the winter wind that bites at the nose starts to blow, there is always one place that comes to mind. It is the site of the Kkongkkong Festival held on the Hongcheongang (Hongcheon River) in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do. Looking out at the white snow-covered fields filling the Galmagok-ri area and the frozen river,…
Heading to Yanggu, Gangwon-do, through the cold dawn air was particularly exciting. Haean-myeon, also known as 'Punchbowl,' was named for its terrain, which resembles a giant fruit punch bowl. As I rolled down the window, the endless basin scenery beneath the clear, high sky cleared my mind. I set off to fully embrace…
As soon as I rolled down the window, the air in Dunnae, Hoengseong(횡성), felt completely different from that of the city. The breeze blowing from the highlands, 700 meters above sea level, was refreshing enough to dampen even the scorching August sun. The 'Dunnae Highland Tomato Festival(둔내고랭지토마토축제)', now in its 14th…
As soon as I arrived at Dadaepo Beach (Dadaepo Haesuyokjang), the salty scent of the sea greeted me, signaling the start of the trip. Busan in August is vibrant everywhere you go, but Dadaepo becomes a little more special around this time of year. That's because of 'KIMA WEEK'. This comprehensive marine leisure…
Summer in Busan is exceptionally long and hot, but it is equally full of vitality. My heart is already fluttering at the news that the 'Busan Sea Festival (Busan Bada Chukje)', a summer festival that represents Busan, has returned once again. This 29th Busan Sea Festival will be with us at Dadaepo Beach for exactly…
Jeju Island has always been an island of healing for me. But this time, I’ve taken a slightly more special step. A trip with my dog, who always looks at me pitifully from the front door whenever I leave the house—what a wonderful idea. In 2025, the breeze in Jeju feels warmer than ever. The '2025 Jeju Pet Culture…
Jeju's summer is always hot and intense, but the breeze at Geumneung Beach (Geumneung Haesuyokjang) feels somewhat different. The shallow, sprawling emerald sea has gentle waves, keeping the air filled with the laughter of children. The '16th Geumneung Wondam Festival' (Je-16-hoe Geumneung Wondam Chukje) I encountered…
In November, the scorching heat of summer in Jeju(Jeju-do) finally fades, and the best season for travel arrives. This weekend, I packed my bags in a hurry after hearing the news about the ‘Seom-Ya Season’ (Night Island Season) held in the Seogwipo original city center. From November 1st to 2nd, Seogwipo changes its…
On an afternoon when the cool air brushed against my cheeks, the area around 168 Bomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, was filled with a unique energy. I visited the 'Seongbuk Chaek-Mokkoji (Seongbuk Book Festival)', which moved out of the rectangular space of the library and onto an open square. Knowing it was the first outdoor…
Under the high autumn sky, if you were to name the most vibrant place in the southwestern part of Seoul, it is definitely Guro-gu. The 'Guro G-Festival', which has lit up the streets of Guro since 2003, has now grown beyond a simple local event into a special venue where Asian cultures blend harmoniously. As soon as I…
I visited Busan(부산) again without fail this year. As soon as I stepped onto Gwangalli(광안리) Beach, where the lights of the Gwangan Bridge(광안대교) flicker, the bitter yet refreshing winter sea breeze brushed against my cheeks. Every year around this time, Gwangalli(광안리) becomes packed with people gathered from all over…
It is the season when the breeze coming through the window is already carrying the thick, grassy scent of summer. I've been missing the landscape of Seongsan-dong(Seongsan-dong), Mapo-gu(Mapo-gu), where I visited around this time last year, so I came back with news of the 'Seoul Fringe Festival 2025(Seoul Fringe…
Autumn in Seongju is particularly deep and rich. When the breeze descending along the ridges of Gayasan Mountain sweeps through the fields along the Daegacheon Stream, the whole world ripples in gold. This weekend, leaving behind the noise of the complex city, I visited Suseong-ri, Suryun-myeon, Seongju-gun,…
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