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Wonseo-dong: A Hanok Cluster Off The Beaten Track near Bukchon Hanok Village

January 3, 2023
Drama Filming Sites/Off The Beaten Track/Play/Seoul/Seoul: Samcheong-Dong/ Bukchon 삼청동/북촌

Revisiting old places always brings pleasant surprises – at least that is the case in Seoul. I have always thought Samcheong-dong is

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Hidden Gem in Namhae: Daeguk Mountain Fortress

October 6, 2022
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During our recent trip to South Korea, we travelled to Namhae County, a least travelled destination by foreigners in the South Gyeongsang

Spring in Boriam Hermitage in Namhae

Boriam Temple: The Most Scenic Temple in Namhae

August 17, 2022
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Namhae (남해), the 5th largest island in South Korea, in my opinion, is one of the destinations in the country that is,

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Daejeo Ecological Park: Experience Busan’s Beautiful Spring Day

July 15, 2022
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It was May and we found ourselves back in Busan. It was an unexpected and rather impromptu trip, but we felt very

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A Visit to Geumga Plaza: Filming Location for Netflix’s Drama Vincenzo

July 10, 2022
Drama Filming Sites/Play/Seoul/Seoul: Euljiro 을지로

If you are a Netflix K-drama fan, chances are that you had already known this place through the popular drama series Vincenzo

Hakrim Dabang: The Oldest Cafe in South Korea

September 8, 2021
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Coffee is a big deal in South Korea. Statistics have shown that 120,000 tons of coffee were imported into Korea in 2013,

Cherry Blossom in Seoul: Namsan Park Half-day Itinerary

March 29, 2021
Eat/Hanok Restaurants/Itinerary/Nature/Play/Seasons/Seoul/Seoul: Myeong Dong 명동/South Korea/Spring

When the cherry blossom season in Seoul approaches, I would receive questions on my Instagram DM or Facebook messages and the questions

10 Hidden Winter Wonderlands in South Korea

January 1, 2021
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While the world is in a travel lockdown due to the pandemic and many had to deal with pangs of frustrated wanderlust,

Daegwallyeong Yangtte Sheep Farm

June 29, 2019
Daegwallyeong/Gangwon-do/Nature/Play/Pyeongchang 평창

Pyeongchang (평창), a county of Gangwon Province located some 3 hours’ drive away from Seoul, known as the ski and snowboard capital

Timeless and effortlessly chic: Biker Starlet new bags review

January 5, 2019
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Happy 2019! I am back, and this time I am going to review two of the Biker Starlet’s latest bags collection. I believe

UDUL Studio: DIY Jewellery Experience in Daejeon

June 17, 2018
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Hello everyone! It’s been awhile, isn’t it? I am finally back to blogging after a long hiatus. Today I am writing about

Blooming Azaleas: Wonmi Mountain Azalea Festival

April 14, 2018
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Its spring and flowers are blooming everywhere in South Korea! However, it has been raining continuously these few days in Seoul and

5 Classic Biker Starlet Handbags Korean Celebs Are Carrying

December 11, 2017
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Biker Starlet. An independent South Korean handbag label by designer Jacey Chae that specializes in leather arm candies that are meticulously crafted,

Lotte World Tower: Seoul Sky Observatory

May 10, 2017
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Hello! It’s spring, my favourite season in Korea and we’re here in Jamsil, where the beautiful Seokcheon Lake is located. It is

Under Stand Avenue: New Shipping Container Cluster at Seoul Forest

May 4, 2017
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Love the vibe at South Korea’s first shipping container store the Common Ground near Konkuk University? You may like this shipping container cluster

Your Ultimate Guide to Filming Locations of Drama “Goblin”

January 2, 2017
Drama Filming Sites/Gangneung/Gangwon-do/Play/Provinces

Drama Goblin, 쓸쓸하고 찬란한神-도깨비 is the recent hot topic in Korea. Boy, the drama is full of surprises. The suspense plot, witty

#InsiderKR: 4 Best-Kept Secret Places to See Autumn Foliage in Korea

November 22, 2016
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Ever wondered where is the best place to view autumn foliage in Korea? Ditch the Nami Island, this #insiderKR post is going

Hanbok and Architecture: The Clash of Tradition and Modernity

November 28, 2015
Experiences/Play/Seoul/Seoul: Dongdaemun 동대문

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

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Hidden Gem in Seoul: SNU Abandoned Pool

September 22, 2015
Off The Beaten Track/Play/Seoul/Seoul: SNU 서울대입구

I was sorting out the files in my computer and discovered some of my modelling photos taken this early summer. These series

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Autumn Glamping in South Korea

September 16, 2015
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Autumn is arriving. The lush greenery of summer has given way to the tints of autumn. Although the best dates to admire

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