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There are 9 cultural sites on UNESCO’s World Heritage list, and 3 of them are located in Seoul. These sites are: Jongmyo Shrine (1995), Chandeokgung Palace (1997), and Seonjeoungneung Royal Tombs (2009).
We visited the first two to kick off our Pilgrimage to Korea’s World Heritage Sites…
The N Seoul Tower is a communication and observation tower and the highest point in Seoul, located on top of Namsan Mountain. It is one of Korea’s iconic tourist spots and a must-visit for that bird’s eye view of Seoul, and to best understand the “teddy bear” and loving culture of Koreans.
Here’s a photo-essay of my experience at N Seoul Tower…
Namsangol Hanok Village is a free cultural garden park where 5 traditional hanok houses are relocated to preserve the Korean traditions and share them with tourists visiting Korea. It is located at the foot of Namsan Mountain and was chosen as the site of the Seoul Millennium Time Capsule.
Here’s a photo essay of our Namsangol Hanok Village visit…
Samgyeopsal, one of the most popular Korean dishes, refers to pork belly meat slices grilled on your table. It’s name literally means: three (sam; 삼) layered (gyeop; 겹) flesh (sal; 살) referring to the layering of fat and meat. In fact, there’s a Samgyeopsal Day celebrated every 3rd of March (sam 삼-sam; 삼) where all people should eat Samgyeopsal. 🙂
We went all the way to the Gangneung province to taste and experience what authentic Samgyeopsal is like in Korea…
Being my first time in Korea, my search for an authentic immersion in Korean culture was satisfied when I stayed in RakKoJae.
RakKoJae is a Hanok, a traditional Korean guest house that offers 6-star service in a secluded location in Seoul. Its name means “a place where one can enjoy the traditions of times past and rests one’s soul”.
Check out the RakKoJae experience…
Here’s the photo essay from the Instagram highlights of the Inaugural Flight of PR 720 from Manila non-stop to London on Boeing 777. A proud Pinoy moment to see the Philippine Flag once again at the Heathrow Airport in London, after 15 years!
OCEAN ADVENTURE is a marine conservatory and adventure park located in Subic Bay and founded by animal behaviorists and trainers. It is owned by Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium, that is the same Philippine corporation running Camayan Beach Resort beside it.
Here is a family’s guide to the must-experienced attractions at Ocean Adventure:
Top 10 Adventure Attractions in South East Asia for Kids!
THE INTAN, which literally means “rose-cut diamond”, is the Peranakan house-museum of Alvin Yapp, collector and curator of Peranakan antiques and purveyor of Peranakan culture in Singapore.
Peranakan means “descendant” and pertains to the ethnic Chinese who migrated in the 15th-16th century to the Malay peninsula, which includes Singapore. Although they have assimilated the Malay culture, they have distinct customs and traditions for Baba (men) and Nyonya (women). Most are elites of Singapore who have been loyal to the British than to China.
Trivia: Did you know that the Singapore Airlines flight attendant uniform is Peranakan-inspired?
Here’s a photo essay of our visit to The Intan:
Singapore Heritage Series 2013:
One of the most recommended places to eat in Little India is The Banana Leaf Apolo. It’s like a turo-turo Indian fast food joint but with a resto format. It’s the perfect lunch spot after the long and appetizing LITTLE INDIA WALK: Dhobis, Saris & a Spot of Curry.
Here’s a preview of the Banana Leaf Apolo experience in Little India, Singapore:
Your Awesome Singapore Series:
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