TRAVELLIVE 12-2016
Christmas is coming with the Jingle Bell’s song played at every corner of the capital. In the early morning, I walk to the post office, holding some handmade cards filled with sweet wishes for my loved ones. Christmas is always the best time to spread love and I feel like a young child waiting for it. People wait in long lines at the post office. I join the line, waiting for my turn to send some postcards abroad. In front of me are two cute boys nestling behind their mother. The younger one, about 9 years old, is telling his brother “Santa Claus will give gifts to me because I am nicer than you. You haven’t prepared gifts for dad, not to mention that your letter doesn’t have a stamp on it.” The little boy loses his train of thought, holding his letter higher to see where the stamp is. He keeps it for a while that I see his lovely writing “To my bearded dad”. Perhaps, the stamp has been lost somewhere on the way here or his mother forgot to stick it on his letter. “Hey boy, it’s for you”, I put my hand in my pocket, found a stamp and gave it to the boy. The two boys looked at me and hesitantly took it after their mother nodded to them. They expressed their gratitude and smiled happily, knowing that their letters would be delivered to their beloved dad. Leaving the post office, I still hope that their father could come home to celebrated Christmas with his family. After all, the most valued Christmas gifts are sharing moments with friends and family. Travellive would like to express our gratitude to our partners and readers for being a part of our journeys. We wish you a merry Christmas!
Christmas is coming with the Jingle Bell’s song played at every corner of the capital. In the early morning, I walk to the post office, holding some handmade cards filled with sweet wishes for my loved ones. Christmas is always the best time to spread love and I feel like a young child waiting for it.
People wait in long lines at the post office. I join the line, waiting for my turn to send some postcards abroad. In front of me are two cute boys nestling behind their mother. The younger one, about 9 years old, is telling his brother “Santa Claus will give gifts to me because I am nicer than you. You haven’t prepared gifts for dad, not to mention that your letter doesn’t have a stamp on it.”
The little boy loses his train of thought, holding his letter higher to see where the stamp is. He keeps it for a while that I see his lovely writing “To my bearded dad”. Perhaps, the stamp has been lost somewhere on the way here or his mother forgot to stick it on his letter. “Hey boy, it’s for you”, I put my hand in my pocket, found a stamp and gave it to the boy. The two boys looked at me and hesitantly took it after their mother nodded to them. They expressed their gratitude and smiled happily, knowing that their letters would be delivered to their beloved dad.
Leaving the post office, I still hope that their father could come home to celebrated Christmas with his family. After all, the most valued Christmas gifts are sharing moments with friends and family.
Travellive would like to express our gratitude to our partners and readers for being a part of our journeys. We wish you a merry Christmas!
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LOVE IN THE MOONLIGHT AND WHERE LOVE BEGINS<br />
Officially screening in late August, <strong>2016</strong>, Love in the Moonlight has<br />
exploded into popularity with soaring ratings. The backgrounds of the<br />
drama scenes, with their traditional Korean aspects also draw in plenty<br />
of attention, attracting a large number of visitors to the film locations.<br />
And, Jeonju’s Gyeonggijeon Shrine is a must-try destination.<br />
Located near the entrance of Jeonju Hanok Village, the shrine was<br />
used for a multitude of scenes in the drama thanks to its antique<br />
beauty and the atmosphere of a royal palace. The lush bamboo grove<br />
inside the grounds of the shrine appeared in the first episode of the<br />
drama, when Ra-on, who had entered the palace as a eunuch met the<br />
Crown Prince during her attempt to run away. During your visit at<br />
Gyeonggijeon which holds the portrait of King Taejo - the founder of<br />
the Joseon Dynasty, you will also have a chance to explore the Annals<br />
of the Joseon Dynasty in Jeonjusago National Archives.<br />
What’s more, Jeonju is considered the home of South-Korean<br />
cuisine. Got there, try signature dishes and enjoy cultural activities<br />
such as Pansori epic chant which was recognized by UNESCO as an<br />
Intangible Heritage of Humanity.<br />
Further information: Operating hours: March-May, September-October<br />
09:00-19:00 / November-February 09:00-18:00 / June-August<br />
09:00-20:00. Admission: 3,000 won/adult, 2,000 won/teenager, and<br />
1,000 won/child.<br />
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