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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[CLOSED] Gyeonggi English Village Paju Camp
From what I understand, this once-popular English camp has been shut down due to waning interest and lack of funds.
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Hotel SKYPARK Central Myeongdong review: best value-for-money hotel
I don’t usually have strong feelings about my travel accommodations, but I would definitely recommend staying here for its value for money.
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Grevin Museum: wax museum with many Korean celebrities
To be honest, Grevin Museum’s admission fees are not cheap. You probably won’t be missing out much if you are not keen on famous wax figures.
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Cheomseongdae Observatory: oldest of its kind in Asia
At first glance, you may find this rather unassuming. However, consider that it is the oldest surviving observatory in possibly the world!
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Bukchon Hanok Village: must-visit traditional village in Seoul
Apart from palaces, one of the must-visit places in Korea is hanok villages. Other than the iconic architecture which you might have seen in Korean dramas, hanok villages also house interesting shops and restaurants. One of the most famous hanok villages in Seoul is none other than Bukchon Hanok Village. I’ve had the opportunity to…
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Bonjuk Porridge: review of porridge chain in Korea
I’ve never been a great fan of porridge, but I’ve always found it particularly comforting to have in cold weather, which is why I always make it a point to eat a bowl of piping hot porridge when I’m in Korea during the autumn and winter seasons. Unfortunately, MiGaBon, the extremely popular porridge restaurant in…
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Alpaca World: adorable family-friendly farm in Gangwon-do
Alpacas are native to South America, which is why I was surprised to learn that South Korea boasts an attraction called Alpaca World. Where are these alpacas even from?? How did they end up in Korea?? Nonetheless, I’ve always found alpacas seriously adorable. That was why I signed up for the Klook package that included…
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Ningyocho Sikdang: Unexpected Japanese-fusion restaurant in Hongdae
After 3 long years, I finally had the chance to travel to Korea again! Unfortunately, many of my favourite haunts (MiGaBon!) did not survive the challenging times and closed down, but there is a silver lining – many new places have popped up in place and that gave me the chance to try new things,…
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Jaman Mural Village: colourful revitalised village in Jeonju
Jaman Mural Village used to be Jeonju’s ‘poor hillside village’. However, murals by local artists has transformed it into an attraction.
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[CLOSED] Bau House Dog Café: relaxing café for dog lovers
Wee spent about 2-3 hours here just shaving the dogs snuggle next to/on our laps – very comforting and perfect way to relax after a long day.