May has already begun. The weather in Seoul these days is perfect for a walk, and it seems like the perfect time to start a Seoul snack tour. Last month, I met a friend in Dongdaemun for some business, and after enjoying a delicious lunch, I found myself craving a sweet dessert. So, I immediately … Read more
Today, I’d like to share a post about restaurants I frequent when I crave comforting, home-style food, and Hipjiro, the place I visit when I want to experience a trendy vibe. Although my daily routine involves heading straight home after finishing work in Myeongdong, there are times when I crave Chungmuro grilled fish or spicy … Read more
Last Saturday around 4 PM, I finished work in Dongdaemun. The weather was too nice to go straight home, so I met a friend and we started walking along Cheonggyecheon Stream toward a Ikseon-dong Hanok cafes to enjoy some sweet dessert and a cup of coffee. The place was bustling with couples on dates, families … Read more
There are many ways to enjoy the nightlife in Seoul, where I live. I am someone who prefers coffee and walks to alcohol. So, after work, I enjoy going out for a delicious meal, visiting pretty and stylish cafes, or taking a leisurely stroll in uncrowded places. This week was tough, with a lot of … Read more
I believe that gukbap restaurants are one of the most common types of eateries in Seoul. For the people of Seoul, the best gukbap in seoul is essentially their soul food. Back when I was in graduate school, there was a time when I stayed up all night for research. At that time, my only … Read more
The Seoul International Garden Show 2026 will be held at Seoul Forest from May 1 to October 27, 2026. The previous event was held at Boramae Park, but this time it is taking place at Seoul Forest. Since Seoul Forest is a place where I occasionally go for picnics and walks with friends, I thought … Read more
Seoul is home to many great restaurants. Among them, today I’d like to post about a spot frequently visited by office workers during lunchtime. I’m going to introduce two local lunch in Seoul that I highly recommend visiting if you are planning a trip to Seoul or are already here looking for an authentic Korean … Read more
Today, I’d like to write a blog post about the Ggum-dong-san Dongsim Shopping Center, located in a corner of the Dongdaemun Toy Market. When I was young, it wasn’t easy to freely browse or buy toys. Now that I’m an adult, I occasionally visit the Dongdaemun toy shopping district to look at toys and reminisce … Read more
Seoul also has a place similar to Toys R Us abroad. Although it isn’t a department store, toy shops are located in every nook and cranny of the long alleyways. The place I’m going to introduce today is the Dongdaemun Toy Market (Changsin-dong Toy Street). Actually, I didn’t know about this place when I was … Read more
When I was young, Hongdae, Itaewon, and Gangnam were the trendy neighborhoods. However, it seems that many other hot spots have emerged these days. One of them is Yeonnam-dong. There are truly Best Places to Eat in Yeonnam-dong. It seems to be a neighborhood that is difficult for foreign tourists visiting Korea to easily access. … Read more