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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Cheonjeyeon Falls: 3 different waterfalls at one place!
Cheonjeyeon Falls is a three-tier waterfall (hence three waterfalls) that is extremely famous and popular in Jeju.
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Cheonghwawon (中華范): best jjajangmyeon in Korea
When in Chinatown, eat Chinese food. Along that line of logic, we found ourselves eating Korean-influenced Chinese food in Incheon’s Chinatown. Turns out it also made a lot of sense. Why? Because there are simply so many Chinese restaurants in Chinatown that you can’t avoid the possibility of having to eat at one. It is…
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Jung Sung Bon Shabu Suki (Myeongdong)
We ordered bibimbap & jjajangmyeon instead of shabu shabu. The staff looked displeased because of it and wasn’t keen on serving us afterward.
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How To: Get to Nami Island via Shuttle Bus
Going to tourist-must-visit Nami Island isn’t as straight forward as taking the subway (though I really wished it were!). Hence, I had to do a bit of research on how to get there. The first option that came to mind was definitely via subway, but it honestly wasn’t the most convenient way to get there…
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[CLOSED] Korean BBQ: Loco Quan 401 (Myeongdong)
This was a BBQ restaurant I wanted to visit for a really long time because it’s opened and owned by Haha (Running Man member and half of Skull & Haha)! If I’m not wrong, his first Loco Quan restaurant is in Hongdae, and the one in Myeongdong is his second one. It’s a little hard…
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Jeju Roe Deer Observation Center: view & learn about roe deers
Did you know that other than Seoul Forest, you can also see deer in Korea at the Roe Deer Observation Center in Jeju?
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Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA): leading art venue in Korea
SeMA displays many works from Korean artists for a local perspective. The sizeable turnout also shows locals’ deep appreciation of the arts!
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Celebrity Spottings: Jeong Jun-ha
We often joke about being able to breathe the same air as our oppas in Korea. The truth is, being able to meet them is way harder than you expect.
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Oryukdo Skywalk: scenic glass skywalk in Busan
Walking on glass might not sound like a great idea, especially if you are afraid of heights, but this is a lot safer than you think!
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[CLOSED] SMTOWN @COEX ARTIUM
SM Entertainment’s HQ in Apgujeong may not be open to visitors, but clearly, they have found another way to cash in satisfy SM stans. Described as the first and a one-of-a-kind entertainment space, and the ‘great experience you will ever have’, this already sounds extremely promising. Located right next to COEX, it’s not hard to spot…