Yri Cafe: Musings of the Yesteryears
Visiting Yri Café (이리카페) was like stepping into a time machine. The vintage sofa, antique tables, gramophone records and endless collection of classic literature,…
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Jeju Island: Little White Bungalow by The Sea
Even though most of the major attractions of Jeju Island are pretty much located in the southern part of the island, I actually preferred…
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Lotte World Tower: Seoul Sky Observatory
Hello! It’s spring, my favourite season in Korea and we’re here in Jamsil, where the beautiful Seokcheon Lake is located. It is known to…
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Under Stand Avenue: New Shipping Container Cluster at Seoul Forest
Love the vibe at South Korea’s first shipping container store the Common Ground near Konkuk University? Recently, another shipping container cluster — the Under Stand…
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12 Summer Food Recommendations In Korea
The cherry blossom has faded and we’re now anticipating the arrival of summer. For those who have been to South Korea during summer, you’ll…
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Common Ground Seoul: Does it Worth Your Trip Down?
Common Ground 커먼그라운드 — I bet many of you have heard about South Korea’s first pop-up store built with shipping containers. This trendy shopping…
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TocToc: Modern French Cuisine in Seoul
Seoul is no doubt a gastronomic gem in Asia. Centuries of rich culinary tradition and globalization has enlivened the food scenes in the capital…
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Space Sieon, The Orchard: Remote Cafe in Jeonju
I can’t wait for the arrival of springtime. For the spring breeze to gently blow and the flowers to bloom. One of the best places…
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Kissa ROKKA: A Taste of Kyoto Home Cooking
Kyoto is such a perfect place to soak up the tranquil and serene environment of Japan. I love walking on the streets of Higashioji/ Sanjo…
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What To Eat At Nishiki Market
Hello from Kyoto! I was at Nishiki Market (錦市場 Nishiki Ichiba) some time ago and had a BIG feast just by walking down this…
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Your Ultimate Guide to Filming Locations of Drama “Goblin”
Drama Goblin, 쓸쓸하고 찬란한神-도깨비 is the recent hot topic in Korea. Boy, the drama is full of surprises. The suspense plot, witty conversations between…
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#InsiderKR: 4 Best-Kept Secret Places to View Autumn Foliage in Korea
Seoul had experienced the peak of its autumn foliage just two weeks ago! Ever wondered where is the best place to view autumn foliage…
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Mingles : Michelin Starred Korean-Fusion Restaurant in Seoul
It’s official. The first-ever Michelin Guide of my favourite city — Seoul, had made its sizzling debut last week! I was so happy to…
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A Spring Flower Guide: Plan Your Spring Trip to Seoul According to Flowering Seasons
Spring is a good time to visit South Korea and one of the many enquiries I get is: When is the good time to…
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8 Best Winter Foods in Seoul
Seoul experienced the coldest winter this year with temperature falls to near record lows. For those who are visiting South Korea, fret not! Because…
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New Year Soup: Tteokguk at Jaha Son-Mandoo
Happy New Year! How’s the winter treating you so far? 🙂 On the first day of 2016, I am going to write about the…
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Guldari Sikdang: Serving Seoul’s Top Kimchi Jjigae 40 Years and Counting
Kimchi Jjigae (김치 찌개), or kimchi soup is a Korean stew made of fermented kimchi, pork and tofu. Each Korean household has their very own…
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Hanbok and Architecture: The Clash of Tradition and Modernity
When we hear outdoor Hanbok photo shoot, I am sure many of us would think of shooting at Gyeongbok Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village or any…
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At Duroomi: Lotus Leaf Feast in Samcheongdong
The first snow of winter arrived today. As the weather turns colder, I am craving for a hot pot to warm up my stomach every…
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Recipe: Pan-Fried Korean Rice Cake with Jeju Tangerine Honey
Last week I received some of these beautiful local honey from South Korea. Oh boy, I didn’t know there is such wide variety of…
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