One of the frustrating things about Nightview is that so many of the shots are taken in hard-to-reach, undisclosed locations. This spot, however, is easy to reach. Head to the 5th floor of the iPark Mall and go to the Moon Parking Lot (달주차장). From there, it’s an unobstructed view of the Yongsan Station area. [...]
I had to stop by the office this morning, and as I was coming home on the Namsan Beltway, I saw the fog and haze over the cityscape and thought, hmm, maybe I should come back up here with my camera. The Yongsan district is pretty gritty even in the best of weather; inclement weather [...]
Sunday was Easter of course, and seeing how even Jesus thought it a fine day to get out for a stroll, I figured the least I could do was go to Myeong-dong Cathedral to snap some shots. Myeong-dong Cathedral I’m not going to go into the history and architecture of the mother church of Korea’s [...]
On Friday the week before, we (i.e., Seoul Selection) dumped our upcoming Korea guidebook on the printers. The following morning, I didn’t have to go into work (well, not until 2:30 anyway to conduct my weekend Bukchon tours). It was quite surreal. Anyway, that weekend was largely spent attending to Mrs. Koehler and engaging in [...]
The phrase “hidden gem” gets bandied around a lot, but sometimes, you find places that really do match that description. Seemingly lost amidst the urban grime of one of Seoul’s grittiest neighborhoods, Old Yongsan Seminary and Wonhyoro Catholic Church are an unexpected oasis of beauty and tranquillity. I instantly fell in love with the place when I first visited in 2007, and make it a point to stop by whenever I can, which is often since I live not far away.