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Continue reading →: Sol-sot: delicious hot pot rice in KoreaThere are a few casual restaurants that have been trending in Korea. Along with Grandmother’s Recipe, Sol-sot is another name that has been making waves among both locals and tourists. I’ve not really been one for actively chasing trendy F&B establishments. However, this particular one caught my attention because the…
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오후 ohu: good steak rice & bibimbap in Seoul Forest
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Continue reading →: 오후 ohu: good steak rice & bibimbap in Seoul ForestI realised Grandmother’s Recipe has become the go-to restaurant for not just locals but also tourists in recent years. This is partly due to the number of bloggers and media outlets that have been raving about their food – which I have to say is well-deserved! I ate at Grandmother’s…
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Continue reading →: Nami Island: what to do & is it worth the trip?Most people would be familiar with Nami Island as one of those ‘must-visit’ destinations in Korea. Many would associate it with the filming site of famous K-drama Winter Sonata, but did you know that the half-moon shaped river island was formed as the land around it was inundated by rising water…
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Continue reading →: Sulbing: the best bingsu in Korea?I hesitate to call anything ‘the best’ but I sincerely, wholeheartedly believe that Sulbing sells the best bingsu in Korea. Whenever people ask where’s the best place to eat bingsu, I’ll always mention Sulbing. For the uninitiated, bingsu is a milk-based Korean shaved ice dessert with sweet toppings. It’s similar…
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Continue reading →: Top 8 Things to Do in Jeonju (tried & tested!)I’ve frequented Jeonju quite a few times, probably even more so than any other Korean cities. I sometimes make a day trip via KTX and hence my friends wonder: is this city REALLY worth your time and money? The short answer is yes. The long answer is yes, if you…
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Continue reading →: Everland: family-friendly amusement parkOther than Lotte World, the other amusement park that many tourists & locals alike would visit is definitely Everland. The main reason why Lotte World seems to be more popular is mainly due to location. Everland is actually located in Yongin, a little outside of Seoul! One of Everland’s most…
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Continue reading →: Biyangnol: beautiful scookies cafe in Jeju CityJeju is not only famous for their seafood, but also for its numerous cafes. In recent years, the cafe craze has not only swept across the mainland but also this holiday hotspot. With so many cafes to choose from, we found it a little difficult to choose which ones to…
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Continue reading →: Daegu E-World: Budget theme park worth the visitSo you’ve heard of Lotte World in Seoul and Everland in Yongin, but how about E-World in Daegu? Frankly I can’t remember why my friends and I thought it would be a good idea to spend 1 day here. It just happened that way and we had to research for…
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Continue reading →: Yeouido Hangang Park (Han River)Han River (or Hangang) is one of those places that travellers would want to tick off their Korea bucket lists. This is especially for the ardent K-drama fans (me!) who have seen their favourite couples take romantic dates there. The part that is a bit confusing is exactly which part…
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Continue reading →: Hiking Bukhansan: Our Experience & Lessons LearnedWe made a lot of mistakes, got lost, and made our time on Bukhansan 10x harder than it should be.
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I’m Tofu V!
My love for Korea stemmed from a love of K-pop and K-dramas that started more than a decade ago. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit Korea both as a tourist and a student. This blog is an accumulation of all that I’ve learned and tried.
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