South Korea with Iris

Let me take you on another trip around Seoul that is getting ready for Valentine's Day! I just came back home after a short walk. This year I promised myself to walk more, to add more activity to my life. And, I am trying one p2e app, that motivates me to walk even more. Today's outing into the street was necessary because I needed to go to the grocery store. However, I came back without anything. But, I realized that there is less than a week left till Valentine's Day! And the shopping mall area near my place is decorated with hearts. So, despite it is still cold outside these lovely hearts are warm people. At least, I think  feel so. Also, there are a lot of different chocolates and sale events in the supermarket too. Holidays are a great chance for retailers. Probably, I will go outside again later in the evening. But now, I gonna finish some work tasks. Have a wonderful day!

I believe I can touch the sky... that is what I exactly felt when I was on the 123rd floor of the Seoul Sky. I am the type of person who is afraid of heights but runs first to the top to enjoy the view. Weird? Yes, it is, but it is true. I remember when I was in Cambodia, I was exploring each temple, and of course, I was climbing to the top, but then crawling down with shaking hands and feet.  Today I want to show you Seoul from a height of around 500 meters. So, our destination is Seoul Sky which is located in Jamsil station in Seoul, South Korea. About Seoul Sky Before starting our journey, let me briefly tell you about the tower itself. Seoul Sky is an observatory which is located at the top of the Lotte World Tower. There are 123 stories in the tower, and it is the 5th tallest building in the world. Its' height is 555 meters.  It is the only place in Seoul where you can have a 360-degree view of Seoul city.  The observatory was opened in 2017. Floor guide The journey to the Seo

I think around 5-10 years ago I wasn't a big fan of museums or history. I don't mean that it wasn't interesting to me at all, but I wouldn't run to the museum when I can go to the park or somewhere else.  But now whenever I see a museum that I haven't visited yet, I add it to my wish list! Even if it is a very small museum with a couple of exhibitions I can spend there at least an hour. Why? What I am doing there? The answer is easy.  I am learning history! Today I want to take you to the Seoul City Wall Museum, and before entering the museum, let me briefly tell you about Seoul City Wall. Intro The old name of Seoul was Hanyang, and that is why in the Korean language that museum is called Hanyang City Wall Museum. There was a wall around the city, and that wall was protecting the city from enemies.  Of course, most parts of the wall were ruined during the wars and stayed in history. So, today it is a part of tourist attractions. Hanyang city was selected as the cap

  There are so many different museums in the world. But all these museums are connected with one thing - history! All these museums save a long-standing or even centuries-old history. A couple of weeks ago I was going home and I saw a very interesting museum ‘ A museum of advertisement ’. I had some free time, so I decided to enter it and I really enjoyed it. About the museum The museum was founded in 2008 in Seoul by Korean Broadcast Advertisement Corporation. Museum founders say:   ‘Advertisement is not plenty of promotion materials, it is information, it is art, it is entertainment.’   Personally, I would say that also advertisement is a culture. The museum saves more than 120-years of history. Here you can find the first advertisement in Korea. Entry to the museum is free. But now due to COVID19, you need to make a reservation online.  But actually, you can do it right there in the museum. Exhibition Right after you enter the exhibition hall you will see a wall with Advertisement c

The weather is getting better and I try to travel as much as it is possible. It is hard to travel overseas, but if be honest, there are so many places to visit in Korea too. And I don’t think I will ever say that I visited all of them. Today I will take you to the Seoul National Cemetery. You may say ‘Uhhh…it is scary, it is creepy, but I am sure you will change your opinion after our online tour. Location The cemetery is located in Seoul on Dongjak Station (Subway Line 4 and 9). About Seoul National Cemetery During the difficult time in the 1940-50s when wars took the lives of soldiers, there was a need for a cemetery. In the beginning, most soldiers were buried in the local areas where they served. But an increasing number of deaths made it necessary to install the cemetery. During the search for the cemetery installation area, ten areas were explored in 7 rounds. And as a result, the current location of Dongjak-dong in Seoul was chosen. The cemetery site was confirmed and approved b