Skip to content
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Art
  • Garden
  • Ramblings
  • Sport
  • Travel
    • Australia
    • Croatia
    • Finland
    • France
    • Greece
      • Athens
      • Santorini
    • Hong Kong
    • Iceland
    • Italy
    • Montenegro
    • Morocco
    • Qatar
  • Photo Challenges

Sze Wey's Kitchen Sink

Memories to last a lifetime

You Are Here
  • Home
  • Travel
  • South Korea

Category: South Korea

King Sejong of the Golden Age
December 3, 2018 Dr Sze Wey Lee

King Sejong of the Golden Age

South Korea, Travel

Not far from the Grand Palace, is the great golden statue of King Sejong sitting regally on his throne. He is the highly respected fourth

Read More
A Naval Genius in Admiral Yi Sun-Sin
November 27, 2018 Dr Sze Wey Lee

A Naval Genius in Admiral Yi Sun-Sin

South Korea, Travel

In Gwanghamun Square, Admiral Yi Sun-sin stands guard over the city of Seoul. He is considered a National Hero. I came by here see the

Read More
How Seoul Got Rid of Traffic
November 24, 2018November 24, 2018 Dr Sze Wey Lee

How Seoul Got Rid of Traffic

South Korea, Travel

A serene river flows right through the heart of Seoul. This is Cheonggyecheon. Quite simply, it is a great example of urban renewal. I came across

Read More
Gwanghamun Gate of the Grand Palace
November 22, 2018 Dr Sze Wey Lee

Gwanghamun Gate of the Grand Palace

South Korea, Travel

Gwanghamun means “may the light of enlightenment blanket the world”. Founded in 1395, it symbolizes the creation of the Joseon Dynasty. However, much like Gyeongbokgung

Read More
The Grandest Palace in South Korea
November 20, 2018 Dr Sze Wey Lee

The Grandest Palace in South Korea

South Korea, Travel

Realizing that many of the visitors seem to be headed towards left of the main palace, I did the same. There I came upon Sujeongjeon.

Read More
November 16, 2018 Dr Sze Wey Lee

The Grandest Palace in Seoul

South Korea, Travel

After a long day, I decided I really needed something to perk me up. The Nanta theatre was good fun the night before but this

Read More
Korea’s National Treasure No 1
November 14, 2018 Dr Sze Wey Lee

Korea’s National Treasure No 1

South Korea, Travel

I had mentioned Sungnyemun gate earlier as a passing remark. But I really should do more justice to it. I have only been made aware

Read More
The most famous show in Seoul
November 12, 2018 Dr Sze Wey Lee

The most famous show in Seoul

South Korea, Travel

After dinner in Myeongdong, easily a more upmarket area than Nandaemun market, I came across (quite unplanned) a sign advertising Nanta Theatre. I have heard

Read More
My first day in Seoul
November 10, 2018 Dr Sze Wey Lee

My first day in Seoul

South Korea

Pulling into the driveway of the hotel, I felt like a celebrity in the limo like taxi. But I was jolted into remembering that I

Read More

Top Posts & Pages

Medjugorje

For more ramblings

Categories

Art Athens Australia Blog Bosnia Herzegovina Croatia Finland Food France Garden Germany Greece Hong Kong Iceland Italy Montenegro Photo Challenges Qatar Ramblings Santorini South Korea Sport Travel

Pinterest

Mount Fitz Roy and Laguna Torre, Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Argentina | by Michael Sovran on FlickrGalapagos Islands in the Pacific OceanIn sakura (cherry blossom) jelly: | Community Post: 11 Extreme But Elegant Edible Flower Foods - I didn't know that was possible!
Krueger National Park, South AfricaProvence, FranceSkogafoss, Iceland - where legend has it a treasure chest is hidden behind the falls.
Taking a break at Reynisfara Beach, IcelandDiamond Beach, Iceland  http://www.szeweyskitchensink.com/icebergs-at-jokulsarlon/Cancun. Xcaret’s underground rivers are part of a large cave system that forms deep under the surface of the Yucatan peninsula
Follow Me on Pinterest More Pins
All Rights Reserved 2020
Proudly powered by WordPress | Theme: Blog New by Candid Themes.