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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Kakao Friends Hongdae Flagship Store: biggest in Seoul!
Even if you don’t use the KakaoTalk messaging app, chances are that you’ve seen the adorable Kakao Friends characters before. The most popular Kakao Friends characters are undeniably Ryan (the lion, not a bear!!) and Apeach, the absolutely cute & feisty peach. Kakao Friends stores are ALL over Korea, and many locals and tourists who…
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MBC World: theme park for K-drama fans
For those who are big fans of Korean dramas, you may want to visit the filming sets and broadcasting companies during your trip to Seoul. While I visited MBC’s HQ in Yeouido in 2017, I didn’t really see anything exciting. Hence, I thought I would pay a visit to MBC World in Digital Media City…
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Iho Tewoo Beach: Jeju beach with famous horse lighthouses
Iho Tewoo Beach is actually very accessible, being located close to Jeju City. Do come in late spring & any time in summer!
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Jeju Tangerine Meringue Pie Workshop (failproof!)
As I grow older, I’ve also grown an appreciation for experiences and workshops on my travels, especially those unique to the countries I am travelling to. I previously attended a tea appreciation workshop in Seoul (booked from Airbnb, which was unfortunately stopped due to COVID). For our trip to Jeju in winter, we tried our…
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Museum Kimchikan: unique food museum in Seoul
I’ve seen this kimchi museum on Naver Maps and some travel guides every time I search for something to do in the Insadong area. However, I only managed to drop by in 2023 when we had extra time to spare. Kimchi is a hallmark of Korean cuisine and I actually love it a lot, even…
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Ma Maison: beautiful Jeju Airbnb in a fishing village
We fell in love with this Airbnb listing in Pyeongdae Village offering an extended sea view, with a full house to ourselves.
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Road 1100: The best winter views in Jeju!
Road 1100 connects the north & south of Jeju and got its name because it reaches an altitude of 1100 meters as it travels over Hallasan Mountain.
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Jeju Dongmun Traditional Market: oldest traditional market in Jeju!
2024 update: Dongmun Market is much livelier and more vibrant now with long lines of street food, mostly helmed by young people!
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Isaac Toast: the most hyped toast in Korea!
Isaac Toast is a familiar sandwich chain to many, and often touted as a must-try in Korea. It would seem strange that something as ordinary as toast would receive so much hype, and frankly I was a bit doubtful when my friends recommended this as well. What to eat at Isaac Toast 2024 Update: got…
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Bukchon Son Mandu: delicious dumplings in Seoul
The delicious dumplings keep tourists & locals alike coming, even if it means long queues, squeezy seats, and questionable customer service.