Tag: Blog

12
Feb

Dongdaemun Design Plaza: A Pixel Garden

An urban major development, Dongdaemun Design Plaza or DDP, opened its doors to the public last March 21, 2014. Located at Dongdaemun district, a historical commercial district comprised of traditional markets and 24-hour shopping centers, this 8 storey metonymic landscape is consist of 5 main areas: Art Hall, Museum Hall, Design Lab, Oullim Square and […]

7
Feb

S. Korea: The Awesome Namiseom

Riots of colors   Also known as Nami Island, it is located at Chuncheon, South Korea and is very well known for its long lined Metasequoia trees. The island is a half-moon shaped and is man-made, created in 1944 named after General Nami. Aside from its famous trees, Nami was also made popular by the […]

8
Nov

S.KOREA: Soul in Seoul

Exactly a year ago today, we had our trip to Seoul, Korea. I remembered how excited we were that we kept on eating Korean fast food even before the trip.   Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a large metropolis and South Korea’s machine for political and economic progression. The city definitely screams fast-paced […]

2
Sep

GOLD COAST: Your Perfect Spot

After spending a week in New South Wales, we headed to Gold Coast, Queensland  via land and it took us 12 hours of travel time. There are other options like a tour bus, train and of course the most convenient choice: an airplane ride which will only take approximately an hour or two.   We […]

11
Jul

NEW SOUTH WALES: The Land of Divesrity

“The Land Down Under” has a great diversity from animals to human kinds, from places to experiences. Considered as the sixth largest country in the world, this land has many things to offer: rare animals such as kangaroos and koalas; famous Aussie celebrities like Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman; and places such as beaches and […]

11
May

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE: Scheme 218

   Started as an entry for ‘International competition for a national opera house at Bennelong Point, Sydney, Jørn Utzon’s design was announced as the winner on January 29, 1957. His “sails” inspiration came from his background and early exposure to shipbuilding. Sydney Opera House, a modern architecture built from 1957 to 1973, received praises internationally […]

12
Apr

BALI: Waves with Cultural Flair

  Known as the Land of the Gods, Bali is considered to be the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia. Located between Java and Lombok, the island of Bali has an area of only 5,632 square kilometers—a relatively small island with much things to offer.   Getting to Bali is easy with the number of […]

12
Apr

BORACAY: The Spoiled Little Beach

Summer time! Boracay Island is one of the top destinations in the Philippines during this season. Famous for its white fine sand and crystal clear beaches, Boracay was hailed as one of the most beautiful beaches by Yahoo Travel.     At least an hour plane ride from Manila, you may get off either at […]

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