5 Tips on Surviving Summer in Korea
Growing up in a country that boasts summer all-year-round made me think that I would be more than capable to take on summer in…
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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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Jagalchi Fish Market: Korea’s largest seafood market
Even if you just generally have no interest in seafood, I still recommend coming to take a look at the people and their daily way of life.
Busking Performances in Hongdae
You might have heard by now that Hongdae is the place to go if you’re young and hip. I had heard stories about talented…
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.
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…
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.
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…
[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…
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?
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!