10 Hidden Winter Wonderlands in South Korea
While the world is in a travel lockdown due to the pandemic and many had to deal with pangs of frustrated wanderlust, this global…
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Blooming Azaleas: Wonmi Mountain Azalea Festival
Its spring and flowers are blooming everywhere in South Korea! However, it has been raining continuously these few days in Seoul and I am…
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Bamdokkaebi Night Market: The Trendiest Night Markets in Seoul
Night markets in Seoul are always full of surprises. Junk food and street delicacies, either local or international, they’re all so hard to resist….
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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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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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Common Ground Seoul: Is 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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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 See 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 a good time to…
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New Year Soup: Tteokguk at Jaha Son-Mandoo
How is the year treating you so far? As the new year is approaching, I am writing the “New Year Soup” in South Korea…
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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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Cafe Ando: Hidden Cafe (& Guesthouse) You Want To Keep A Secret
Shhh… today I am sharing you a secret hideout tucked in the back alleyway of Itaewon, Seoul. It is a hidden cafe I pondered…
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Good Brews at Buam-dong: Club Espresso
Perhaps it was the sweet and long-lasting aroma of the coffee that keeps me going back to the same café. For the past 5…
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Good Brews at Garosu-gil: Coffee Arco
Koreans have deep affection towards cafes, judging by the fact that there are about 6 cafes within a 3-minutes walking distance from my small…
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Hidden Gem in Seoul: SNU Abandoned Pool
I was sorting out the files in my computer and discovered some of my modelling photos taken this early summer. These series of photos…
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