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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A guide to the best things to do in Myeongdong
I’ve frequently been asked what’s worth doing here, so I pulled together this guide to the best things to do in Myeongdong.
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A guide to the best souvenirs to buy in Jeju
This guide covers the best souvenirs to buy in Jeju — from delicious local snacks to the most fascinating K-beauty products!
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The Ian Potter Centre (NGV Australia): Australian Art Collection
As with other museums in Melbourne, the Ian Potter Centre offers a lot of value to all visitors, especially considering that it’s free entry.
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Useful & free apps for travelling in Korea (tried & tested!)
Based on experience, it can be a little intimidating to travel around on your own if you are not familiar with Korea. The situation is, of course, made worse if you can hardly speak or understand a word of Korean. Thankfully, my friends (& the helpful folks on the Internet!) recommended a few mobile apps…
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HOW TO: ship parcels back home by Korea Post
For those who tend to go a little crazy with the shopping in Korea, you can ship as much as you can back home via the post office.
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Humble Rays: popular Melbourne brunch spot with creative dishes
If you love trying brunch with an Asian twist, this is the place to visit. I definitely recommend stopping here for brunch before spending the rest of the day at the museum – trust me, you’ll need the fuel for it!
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Huashan 1914 Creative Park 華山1914文化創意產業園區: for art & culture lovers
While my Taiwan itinerary (particularly in Taipei) typically revolves around food, night markets, and more food, I always find it a joy to slot in visits to their creative stores and cultural places. One of my favourites in Taipei is none other than Huashan 1914 Creative Park (華山1914文化創意產業園區). The buildings at Huashan 1914 Creative Park…
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Manchester Press: chewy bagels in Melbourne CBD
If you’re a bagel lover or want to shake things up on your café-hopping journey, Manchester Press is a lovely place to get your bagel fix.
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Dochae Bido Banhan Tea House: crowded tea house in Insadong
While the food and beverage options were on par with those of other teahouses, what I found pretty lacking was the atmosphere.
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[CLOSED] Today’s Enough Espresso Bar: underrated espresso café in Seongsu-dong
This espresso bar takes their name very seriously, with a small menu that only comprises of coffees and biscotti.