The clear blue skies and bright sunny weather lasted all throughout this fine Chuseok Sunday – perfect conditions for exploring even more of Seoul’s many outdoor and indoor attractions. Next on our itinerary: a traditional Korean village right in the heart of this modern city.
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Field Report: Gyeongbokgung, Seoul, South Korea (27 September 2015)
As the largest of Seoul’s five royal palaces, it’s no wonder that Gyeongbokgung was once equipped with kitchens that could feed an army. Newly restored a century after its destruction, this former nerve centre of Joseon court cuisine invites visitors to imagine what it must have been like – and how difficult it must haveContinue reading “Field Report: Gyeongbokgung, Seoul, South Korea (27 September 2015)”
Field Report: Moonlight Tour at Changdeokgung, Seoul, South Korea (26 September 2015)
The grand old palace of Changdeokgung, like the city of Seoul itself, might be likened to an old friend. Having conversed with them a couple of times, and having eased into a comfortable familiarity, one begins to think that there are no more secrets between the two of you … until they spring a massiveContinue reading “Field Report: Moonlight Tour at Changdeokgung, Seoul, South Korea (26 September 2015)”
Field Report: Gyeonghuigung and Seoul Museum of History, Seoul, South Korea (12 December 2014)
Whilst sharing many architectural features and elements of design, Seoul’s palaces aren’t just cookie-cutter replicas of each other. Every royal residence has its own unique charm, its own particular beauty … and its own long – often painful – history.
Field Report: Sungnyemun (Namdaemun), Old Seoul Station and Donuimun, Seoul, South Korea (12 December 2014)
After my morning visit to City Hall and Deoksugung, I headed south towards one of the Korean capital’s ancient gates – a prominent relic of the long centuries that Seoul spent nestled behind the protection of its formidable walls.
Field Report: Seoul City Hall and Deoksugung, Seoul, South Korea (12 December 2014)
On a cold but lovely Friday morning in Seoul, blessed with clear skies and bright winter sunshine, Diego sets off on a long stroll through the historic centre of the Korean capital.
Field Report: Unhyeongung, Seoul, South Korea (10 December 2014)
On a dim, chilly, overcast winter’s day in Seoul, Diego pokes around one of the Korean capital’s smallest royal residences.
Flight Report: MNL-ICN-MNL on Z2 884 and Z2 85
I’ve still got a massive backlog of unblogged trips to go through, but no worries: we’ll get back on track with those over the next few weeks. For now, let’s have another flight report – this one covering a round-trip journey on AirAsia Zest (Z2) between Manila (MNL) and Seoul-Incheon (ICN).
Field Report: Seoul, South Korea (15 October 2013)
Not much happened on the 15th, our last day in Korea – so let’s do a brief rundown before closing the book on this holiday.
Field Report: Seoul, South Korea (14 October 2013)
After wrapping up my solo day trip to Suwon, I rushed back to Seoul and rejoined my family for a celebratory dinner.
Within striking distance 