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KOREA 2024: Yongma Falls Park 용마폭포공원

[Travel in March 2024] Speaking of disappointments, I traveled quite a distance to Yongma Falls, excited to see the biggest artificial waterfall in Asia… haha. I thought this trip would make more sense compared to just visiting a café (which, yes, I also went to—for a particular reason that I’ll mention shortly). 😆 The walk…

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KOREA 2024: Mokran 목란, Korea Star Chef’s Lee Yeon Bok’s restaurant

[Travel in March 2024] If you’re a fan of Chinese cuisine, you’ve probably heard of Chef Lee Yeon-bok (이연복), the legendary chef who refined Menbosha (멘보샤) and made it a household name in Korea. Originally a Hong Kong-style dish, Menbosha is a deep-fried shrimp toast that became incredibly popular after Chef Lee showcased his version…

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KOREA 2024: It’s Salmon 연어롭다

[Travel in March 2024] Just arrived from Jeju, checked into our hotel, and then headed to Myeongdong to grab our barangs. My cousin and I probably enjoyed Olive Young a little too much—we somehow ended up buying something every time we dropped by! For dinner, we split up to do our own thing. I originally…

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KOREA 2024: (JEJU) Iho Tewoo Horse Lighthouses

[Travel in March 2024] The Iho Tewoo Horse Lighthouses are one of Jeju’s unique coastal landmarks, featuring two striking horse-shaped lighthouses—one red and one white—standing along the shore. Located near Iho Beach, these lighthouses symbolize Jeju’s deep connection to horses, which have been an important part of the island’s culture for centuries. Their quirky and…