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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Jeju Olle Naengmyeon: comforting Korean cuisine in Jeju
It was right in the thick of summer, which made it perfect for eating naengmyeon. But there’s also never a bad time to eat pork soup!
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Jeontong Dawon: scenic teahouse in Insadong
Jeontong Dawon is a tea cafe located inside Kyung-In Gallery in Insadong – its architecture stores the features of 19th Century traditional hanok with Korean traditional style interiors.
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Bukyungdang Hanok Guesthouse: traditional Jeonju lodging with friendly hosts
If you’re visiting Jeonju, the city well-known for its Hanok Village, it is almost a given that you should stay over at one of the numerous traditional guesthouses near Jeonju Hanok Village or surrounding it.
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[CLOSED] Osulloc Tea House (Myeongdong)
Most people visit Osulloc Tea House for their green tea desserts , but I highly recommend trying out their teas first to fully appreciate the tea flavours. The premium tea leaves that they use really shine through, and it would be a deep pity not to give it the recognition it deserves.
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New Grand Hotel: cheap but dubious motel in Daegu
If you’re on a super tight budget, want convenience, and are not staying in Daegu for too many days, I think New Grand Hotel (the name is so ironic lol) is not a bad choice. Just steer clear of the drunkards and you should be fine.
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Hasukyeong Gamasot Bibimbap: unique bibimbap in Jeonju
It’s been a while since I updated my Korea travel blog! This is partly due to my other life commitments, and partly because COVID struck and travel became uncertain. NOTE: I visited Hasukyeoeng Gamasot Bibimbap back in 2019 so some things may have changed. However I’ve done a quick check online and this restaurant is…
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Hong Kong Banjeom 0410+: chain Korean-Chinese restaurant
Chef Baek Jong-won is famous for his TV appearances and F&B chains Paik’s Coffee and Paik’s Bibim. However, he actually has a lot more F&B chains than expected, and Hong Kong Banjeom 0410+ is one of them. I’m not actually sure why there’s ‘Hong Kong’ in it, because this sure isn’t what Hong Kong cuisine is.…
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How To: Buy cheaper branded shoes in Korea!
Most of us know about buying clothes in Korea. However, one item that we never really expected to buy from this country was shoes.
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The Jincook 더진국: hearty gukbab chain in Korea
I actually ate The Jincook in Anam, which was pretty far away from most tourist attractions. The back story was that I was visiting Korea University in the winter of 2017, and it was possibly the coldest day of my trip. If I recall correctly, temperatures fell to about -10 to -13 degrees Celsius that day.…
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KBS (Yeouido): broadcast station & K-drama filming site
KBS Yeouido not only serves as the background of famous K-drama The Producers, but is also a well-known tourist spot for Hallyu fans.