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KOREA 2024: Hello Jeju after 7 years!

KOREA 2024: Hello Jeju after 7 years!

[Travel in March 2024] Wow, finally back to Jeju after 7 years! I’m so excited to explore the island again. My last three trips to Jeju were blessed with sunny and pleasant weather, but this time we faced a bit of a delay due to 

KOREA 2024: 연남족발 1987 Yeon Nam Jokbal 1987

KOREA 2024: 연남족발 1987 Yeon Nam Jokbal 1987

[Travel in March 2024] It’s Shumin’s birthday today, and we have a full day planned. We started with our favorite quick drink at Twosome Place, then headed to Myeongdong for an early lunch at Shumin’s favorite, Myeongdong Kyoja (명동교자). Our day includes visits to several 

KOREA 2024: 명동교자 MYEONGDONG KYOJA

KOREA 2024: 명동교자 MYEONGDONG KYOJA

[Travel in March 2024] I actually bought about this place in 2014. 10 years later, I thought I should update the food photos haha! When visiting Korea for the first time, it’s common for most people to go to MDKJ, a famous restaurant in the 

KOREA 2024: Cafe Onion Seongsu 카페 어니언 성수

KOREA 2024: Cafe Onion Seongsu 카페 어니언 성수

[Travel in March 2024] I didn’t initially plan to visit this cafe because it’s quite overhyped and not very new. It’s already all over the web and needs no introduction, haha. But since it was on my way, I thought, why not grab a cup 

KOREA 2024: Jayeon Do Salted Bakery in Seongsu 자연도 소금빵 성수

KOREA 2024: Jayeon Do Salted Bakery in Seongsu 자연도 소금빵 성수

[Travel in March 2024] I’ve had my doubts about the Salted Bread trend in Korea. It seems like every café and bakery offers it, even major chains like Paris Baguette. But are they actually as good as they’re hyped up to be? Is it worth 

KOREA 2024: Rain Report Croissant (Seongsu)

KOREA 2024: Rain Report Croissant (Seongsu)

[Travel in March 2024] My first stop for the trip was at an official café. The previous day was filled with errands, during which my cousin and I did a lot of shopping and treated ourselves to a refreshing hair treatment, all to prepare for 

KOREA 2024: Cécica Hair Salon

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 

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: Seoul Accommodation: Ryse Hotel

HELLO KOREA 2022/2023: Seoul Accommodation: Ryse Hotel

[Travel in December 2022 – January 2023] This will mark my final post for my Korea 2022/2023 series! To be frank, I never imagined that my 12-day trip would yield enough material for 45 posts. At times like these, I’m truly grateful for the support 

HELLO KOREA 2022/2023: Seoul Accommodation: Peter Cat Hotel Sinchon

HELLO KOREA 2022/2023: Seoul Accommodation: Peter Cat Hotel Sinchon

[Travel in December 2022 – January 2023] Accommodation – Peter Cat Hotel I was worried that the accommodation in December will be fully booked – I booked Hokkaido in April (for year end trip) but dropped the idea of travelling there as the air fare