Tag: Seoul

KOREA 2024: MY 20TH TRIP!!!

KOREA 2024: MY 20TH TRIP!!!

[Travel in March 2024] Hey there! Guess what? I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve just returned from my 20th trip to Korea! Not many people get the chance to travel this much, especially to the same country so many times. I feel incredibly lucky and 

HELLO KOREA 2022/2023: 2 hours wait – not fated cafes.

HELLO KOREA 2022/2023: 2 hours wait – not fated cafes.

[Travel in December 2022 – January 2023] I have a lengthy list of cafes I’ve been eager to visit, especially since Covid. Although it’s challenging to check off all of them, I’ve made it a goal to try out as many as possible. For my 

HELLO KOREA 2022/2023: Gudeul 구들 Omakase

HELLO KOREA 2022/2023: Gudeul 구들 Omakase

[Travel in December 2022 – January 2023] Today marks the conclusion of my journey, a journey I eagerly anticipated since the onset of Covid, and I am thrilled to be back home at last! For my final evening, I’ve opted for something truly extraordinary – 

HELLO KOREA 2022/2023: Dongmyojib 동묘집 Spicy Webfoot Octopus

HELLO KOREA 2022/2023: Dongmyojib 동묘집 Spicy Webfoot Octopus

[Travel in December 2022 – January 2023] The webfoot octopus is one of my absolute favorite ingredients in Korea! Every trip, without fail, I make sure to indulge in them. Their flavor is simply divine; they’re incredibly delicious! Even my go-to snack tends to be 

HELLO KOREA 2022/2023: Donhwamun Gate 창덕궁 돈화문 昌德宮 敦化門

HELLO KOREA 2022/2023: Donhwamun Gate 창덕궁 돈화문 昌德宮 敦化門

[Travel in December 2022 – January 2023] It’s possible you may have misunderstood Donhwamun Gate as a palace in its own right, but it is, in fact, a magnificent gate that functions as the primary entrance to Changdeokgung Palace, one of Seoul’s five major royal 

HELLO KOREA 2022/2023: Cheong Su Dang 청수당 淸水堂 Ikseon-dong 익선동

HELLO KOREA 2022/2023: Cheong Su Dang 청수당 淸水堂 Ikseon-dong 익선동

[Travel in December 2022 – January 2023] I had heard a lot about this cafe before arriving here. I’m pretty certain you’ve come across pictures of this place while researching your upcoming trip to Korea. Whenever I passed by, I noticed that the waiting line 

HELLO KOREA 2022/2023: Seoullo 7017

HELLO KOREA 2022/2023: Seoullo 7017

[Travel in December 2022 – January 2023] The pedestrian walkway known as “Seoullo 7017” has become a prominent landmark right next to Seoul Station. The name “Seoullo 7017” is a fusion of “Seoul” and “lo,” which translates to “road” in Korean. The number “7017” signifies 

HELLO KOREA 2022/2023: Windmill in Sinchon, Seoul

HELLO KOREA 2022/2023: Windmill in Sinchon, Seoul

[Travel in December 2022 – January 2023] 🙂 I’ve always held a fondness for windmills – they symbolize my modest aspirations to explore every city I visit, with the hope of stumbling upon one during my journeys. While the Netherlands has long been a dream 

HELLO KOREA 2022/2023: Granhand @ Dosan

HELLO KOREA 2022/2023: Granhand @ Dosan

[Travel in December 2022 – January 2023] As I was at Nudake Haus previously, so I know I have to visit Granhand that is just opposite Nudake. It’s always buying more things here, because it’s always not enough :p It’s calling me to go in! 

HELLO KOREA 2022/2023: NUDAKE Haus, Gentle Monster,  Tamburins @ Dosan

HELLO KOREA 2022/2023: NUDAKE Haus, Gentle Monster,  Tamburins @ Dosan

[Travel in December 2022 – January 2023] Dosan Park, located in the Gangnam district of Seoul, South Korea, is an upscale neighborhood known for its trendy boutiques, cafes, and high-end shopping. Named after Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, it embodies modern luxury while paying homage to the