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KOREA 2024: Rain Report Croissant (Seongsu)

[Travel in March 2024] Little updates: Oh no, just a little heads up! According to their IG update, this cosy spot is taking a short break for renovations starting 17 February 2025. But don’t worry — you can still get your croissant fix at their flagship store over at Rainreport Gyeongnidan (레인리포트 경리단)! GLOW SEONGSU…

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KOREA 2024: Cécica Hair Salon

[Travel in March 2024] Getting a perm and hair treatment is always at the top of my to-do list whenever I visit Korea—their services are top-notch! However, during Covid, it’s been tough not being able to pamper my hair in Korea. That’s why I’ve realized I need to plan my trips a day earlier just…

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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 blessed. As a way of giving back, I want to…

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 octopus-related, believe it or not! I’m genuinely thrilled to recommend…

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 palaces. The original version of Donhwamun Gate was constructed in…

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 was quite lengthy, with many people patiently standing around, even…