Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Korean Food: Ttoekkbokki



A motto I've learnt to adopt is that Food = The World! It does in the sense that you can experience the cultures of the world through specific cuisine. For me nothing beats down to earth street side stalls, which are  pockets of joy that contain the most delicious, traditional and unique foods you can find at a reasonably low price. One of these is the famous TtoekBokKi. It is a popular snack, made from fish cakes, rice cakes, a spicy/sour/tangy sauce along with onions and other vegetables. It is like fireworks in your mouth, not just from the spiciness of the sauce but also from the different textures, that arise from the combination of rice cake and fishcake, along with the freshness of the vegetables.

Definitely encourage you to experience the fireworks yourself. 

Disclaimer: images courtesy of Google, i do not own any of the images in this particular post

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Interesting Things About Korea: Gyeongbokgung Palace



















Every kid has dreamed of being a Queen, King, Prince or Princess in this modern society, with fancy tea parties and magnificent billowing dresses. However in reality, the palaces that stand today are rather dull places, with an air of heritage rather than that elegance and grandeur that we seek.

The two words History and Heritage sums up Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is situated in Northern Seoul, South Korea, and was historically destroyed by the Japanese Empire in the early 20th century. It has since been rebuilt. It features:

  • the Geunjeongjeon (throne hall)
  • Main Gates 
  • Gangnyeonjeon (King;s quarters) 
  • Donggung (Palace of the Crown Prince) 
  • Pavilions 
Scene from The Moon That Embraces The Sun
The scenery's beautiful and is a popular tourist spot. A lot of historical Korean dramas were filmed here such as the Moon That Embraces the Sun and Dae Jang Guem, just to name a few.











 (photos by me)

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Interesting Things About Korea: Namsan Tower



Namsan Tower also known as N Seoul Tower is located in the capital city of South Korea, Seoul. It bears resemblance to other famous towers around the world such as the Sydney Center-point tower and the Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower.  It is built on Mount Namsan, hence the name, and is known for its breathtaking views over the city. It serves as the host for performances, movies, exhibitions as well as a whole variety of restaurants and snackbars. Mmmm food! 

Personally i'm a scardy cat and am very scared of heights, but for those of you who enjoy a thrilling ride, there are also cable car services to take you to the tower or you can WALK! There are a few interesting facilities and designs such as the sky restrooms, which allow you to see the view while in the restroom. There are also multiple souvenir shops and photo-zones. 


Previously mentioned in a post, another famous attraction is the love locks.It's actually an attraction that's been featured in alot of variety shows and dramas in Korea. It's an attraction made for couples who go to place a lock together, to safeguard their love. Its quite cute actually. BTW Teddy Bear Museum is there. 
































Disclaimer: I do not own the images. Sourced from Google images