South Korea with Iris

 I have had no voice for 3 days now, I take medicine, but it doesn’t help. And since I can’t talk, I decided to express my thoughts in a post. Better yet, I’ll share with you one of my latest travels. I have more than 500 photos on my phone from this trip. And this is another quest to choose the best photos. Last week in Korea there was the Baekje Festival, in honour of one of the very first states on the Korean Peninsula. So my friends and I went to the city where this state used to be located. The scale of the festival was terrific. The holiday atmosphere was felt in every corner of the city. And it seemed we were transported several centuries ago to that same state of Baekje. First, let me introduce you to this cute magical beast. In the old days, such an animal stood at the entrance to houses, as well as in the tombs of kings. People believed that it protected against evil spirits. That’s why we met this animal at the festival. He defended the festival. The festival took place in t

When you hear 'Korea' what comes to your mind first? K-Pop? Kimchi? K-drama? Or maybe cosmetics? Korean cosmetics became worldwide popular during the last 2-5 years. Although many people still think that Korean cosmetics are only for Koreans, much more people despite race and skin colour use Korean cosmetics. There are lots of different Korean brands of cosmetics, and the product price varies as well. Today I want to take you to the Sulwhasoo Flagship store which is located in Seoul, in a very traditional area.  About Sulwhasoo  Sulwhasoo is one of the most popular cosmetics brands in Korea. And it is a luxury brand. Actually, I think the product case, design, and package tell about it. Sulwhasoo was built on a foundation of more than 50 years of enterprising spirit and innovation. Its heritage can be traced back to the 1960s. In 1966, Amorepacific launched the “ABC Ginseng Cream,” the first-ever Ginseng-based cosmetic product, which became a prototype for Sulwhasoo. In 1997, r

I hope you like the art because today's post is dedicated to Korean art. Today I will show you an exceptional exhibition I really wanted to see. And I will tell you how much effort I put into visiting it! Intro I am sure you have heard about the Korean company Samsung. Probably, you have heard that the company's chairman passed away 2 years ago. After his death, a significant part of his art collection was donated to the Korean government. And now part of this collection is exhibited in the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) located in Seoul. Peach Blossom Spring, 1922 (Lee Sang Beom) How to visit the exhibition The entrance to the exhibition of the Lee Kun Hee collection is free of charge. However, there is another problem. A queue. People come to the museum before it opens and stand in line. The waiting queue for the ticket usually takes around 2 hours. And even when you get your tickets, it is not the right time to celebrate, because there is another 1-2-h

Do you remember our digital trip to Jeonju traditional village?! Today I want to take you there again and show you another unique place. It is a Fan Cultural Center. Intro Fans are a part of Korean culture and traditions. People use them for ages. Fans were a part of daily life, a part of the culture, a part of history. People used fans to protect themselves from the hot summer. Also, fans were a part of the performance. Many people had and have fans at home as interior decoration. And of course, fans are a part of fashion. Fan Cultural Center The cultural centre is located inside the Jeonju Hanok Village , so the building design reminds hanok. Actually, that atmosphere helps to feel the culture deeper. The fan cultural center is not so large, but here you can find a small exhibition corner, you can try to make a fan by yourself, and you can learn more about fan history and culture. Fans types Fans have different shapes and designs. The design tells which region the fan is from. Genera

Another day another travel story! Now I travel much more than I did it before. And it is not because of the corona. It is because of my schedule and weather… and of course, laziness ^^ But get ready, I plan to catch up with it! Last Saturday I went on a day trip with my friends, and I want to share with you my travel story. And our first destination is Seosan City which is located in South Chungcheong Province. About Seosan City The population is about 170,000 people. There is only one university Hanseo which is a private university. Do you know Korean singer Rain?! Seosan is his hometown. So that is one more reason to visit that city. Haemieupseong Fortress One of the main attractions here is Haemieupseong Fortress which represents Joseon Dynasty architecture. Unlike many other fortresses in Korea, Haemieupseong Fortress was built on a flat plain area. The construction of the fortress was completed in 1491. The fortress was protecting the city from Japanese pirates. The South gates of