Reviews
It has less information than an Eastern Europe guidebook, but there are some minor details.
Embarking on a journey to beautiful Eastern Europe... seeing the unspoiled heart of the region. In truth, many Western European countries, including the UK, France, Switzerland, and Germany, are filled with artificial beauty that can easily exhaust one. However, Eastern Europe, which preserves the raw beauty of the past, generously offers boundless joy and mystery to its visitors. The same goes for the people who live there. While people live in Eastern Europe, Western Europe seems to be
Embarking on a journey to beautiful Eastern Europe... Gazing at the unspoiled heart of the region. In truth, Western European nations, including the UK, France, Switzerland, and Germany, are filled with artificial beauty that can easily wear you down. However, Eastern Europe, which preserves the raw beauty of the past, generously offers boundless joy and mystery to its visitors. The same goes for the people who live there. People live in Eastern Europe, whereas Western Europe seems to be
Europe remains a globally popular travel destination, with Western Europe being particularly popular. However, Eastern Europe continues to captivate people with its own unique charm. The author of *Pongdang, Eastern Europe* states that, exhausted by daily life and people, she wanted to escape to an "unfamiliar place less visited by tourists," and that place was precisely Eastern Europe. It is intriguing to hear that she deliberately sought out a place less frequented by travelers, even if not a
Lately, I keep seeing travelogues about trips I won't even be able to take. Maybe it's because everyone around me keeps talking about travel, making me want to go too... that's why my eyes keep gravitating towards them. A friend of mine travels abroad frequently. In the past, going once every few years was considered a huge deal, but now she goes three or four times a year. She goes with her husband after getting her paycheck, or sometimes with her family. But I can't quite manage that. I'm not
While backpacking destinations can be any country in the world, for those who haven't yet set foot there, the eternal dream is undoubtedly Europe. It differs significantly from Korea in geography, culture, history, and climate, and thanks to the unique environment of the European Community, traveling between neighboring countries is not difficult. The use of the common currency, the Euro, can also be an advantage for travelers visiting multiple nations. Europe is geographically divided into
The true essence of travel lies in providing an opportunity solely for oneself—something one usually lacks the leisure to reflect upon amidst repetitive daily life—so that one does not merely let time slip away within a structured itinerary, but rather heals the mind and leads one to embrace a vibrant time by giving meaning to one's life through the feelings and realizations gained during the journey, even after the trip has ended. Although it is natural to read a few related books to
Until not long ago, Eastern Europe was not a subject of much longing due to preconceived notions. However, as the bolts of the firmly closed ideological fortress opened and the true nature of Eastern European nations was exposed, negative preconceptions and misunderstandings began to melt away like ice in the spring sunshine. Through reading, I indirectly experienced the history, culture, music, and art of Eastern Europe, transforming that place—which had once felt so distant—into an object of
With *Pongdang, Eastern Europe*, a sentimental solo journey, I encounter Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, and other regions—a Europe distinct from the Europe I have experienced so far, specifically Eastern Europe. The city names feel unfamiliar. However, amidst the stories of these unfamiliar cities shared with the author, I feel as though I have already fallen head over heels for Eastern Europe. I get the impression that this is a place where you don't need to worry about whether it is a good spot
I often wish there were words beyond just "lovely." That is exactly the word I wanted to use when I came across a book like this. I felt incredibly happy when I received the book. It was like the feeling of preparing for a trip to Europe right before actually leaving. Of course, actually going on a trip when you need one is charming, but there are so many other ways to enjoy travel. You could look back at photos from a past trip, use things you bought back then, or read travel books about the
Yoon Jeong-in: Pongdang, Eastern Europe
*Pongdang, Eastern Europe* is not merely a travelogue of Eastern Europe, but a book that focuses on "things to do in various Eastern European cities." Exhausted by daily life and people, the author states that she simply wanted to leave for "unfamiliar places not frequently visited," and that place was Eastern Europe. This book weaves together the countries collectively known as "Eastern Europe" without boundaries, introducing travel destinations through the author's subjective perspective. For instance, it shares "special experiences," such as the fact that one must walk across Prague's Charles Bridge multiple times, the need to climb the Five Fingers viewpoint on Mount Achstein in Austria to take in the scenery, or the overwhelming emotion felt upon hearing the Sea Organ in Zadar. Hoping that Eastern Europe will become a "special place" of its own for others as well, the book faithfully captures these destinations through colorful photographs and meticulous writing.
Korean title: 퐁당, 동유럽
Korean author: 윤정인
Korean publisher: 이담북스
ISBN-13: 9788926867952
Reviews
It has less information than an Eastern Europe guidebook, but there are some minor details.
Embarking on a journey to beautiful Eastern Europe... seeing the unspoiled heart of the region. In truth, many Western European countries, including the UK, France, Switzerland, and Germany, are filled with artificial beauty that can easily exhaust one. However, Eastern Europe, which preserves the raw beauty of the past, generously offers boundless joy and mystery to its visitors. The same goes for the people who live there. While people live in Eastern Europe, Western Europe seems to be
Embarking on a journey to beautiful Eastern Europe... Gazing at the unspoiled heart of the region. In truth, Western European nations, including the UK, France, Switzerland, and Germany, are filled with artificial beauty that can easily wear you down. However, Eastern Europe, which preserves the raw beauty of the past, generously offers boundless joy and mystery to its visitors. The same goes for the people who live there. People live in Eastern Europe, whereas Western Europe seems to be
Europe remains a globally popular travel destination, with Western Europe being particularly popular. However, Eastern Europe continues to captivate people with its own unique charm. The author of *Pongdang, Eastern Europe* states that, exhausted by daily life and people, she wanted to escape to an "unfamiliar place less visited by tourists," and that place was precisely Eastern Europe. It is intriguing to hear that she deliberately sought out a place less frequented by travelers, even if not a
Lately, I keep seeing travelogues about trips I won't even be able to take. Maybe it's because everyone around me keeps talking about travel, making me want to go too... that's why my eyes keep gravitating towards them. A friend of mine travels abroad frequently. In the past, going once every few years was considered a huge deal, but now she goes three or four times a year. She goes with her husband after getting her paycheck, or sometimes with her family. But I can't quite manage that. I'm not
While backpacking destinations can be any country in the world, for those who haven't yet set foot there, the eternal dream is undoubtedly Europe. It differs significantly from Korea in geography, culture, history, and climate, and thanks to the unique environment of the European Community, traveling between neighboring countries is not difficult. The use of the common currency, the Euro, can also be an advantage for travelers visiting multiple nations. Europe is geographically divided into
The true essence of travel lies in providing an opportunity solely for oneself—something one usually lacks the leisure to reflect upon amidst repetitive daily life—so that one does not merely let time slip away within a structured itinerary, but rather heals the mind and leads one to embrace a vibrant time by giving meaning to one's life through the feelings and realizations gained during the journey, even after the trip has ended. Although it is natural to read a few related books to
Until not long ago, Eastern Europe was not a subject of much longing due to preconceived notions. However, as the bolts of the firmly closed ideological fortress opened and the true nature of Eastern European nations was exposed, negative preconceptions and misunderstandings began to melt away like ice in the spring sunshine. Through reading, I indirectly experienced the history, culture, music, and art of Eastern Europe, transforming that place—which had once felt so distant—into an object of
With *Pongdang, Eastern Europe*, a sentimental solo journey, I encounter Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, and other regions—a Europe distinct from the Europe I have experienced so far, specifically Eastern Europe. The city names feel unfamiliar. However, amidst the stories of these unfamiliar cities shared with the author, I feel as though I have already fallen head over heels for Eastern Europe. I get the impression that this is a place where you don't need to worry about whether it is a good spot
I often wish there were words beyond just "lovely." That is exactly the word I wanted to use when I came across a book like this. I felt incredibly happy when I received the book. It was like the feeling of preparing for a trip to Europe right before actually leaving. Of course, actually going on a trip when you need one is charming, but there are so many other ways to enjoy travel. You could look back at photos from a past trip, use things you bought back then, or read travel books about the
