
Susanna’s Apron: A Hidden Hipster Bakery Cafe at Euljiro
Euljiro (을지로) has indeed become the rising hotspot in metropolitan Seoul. This area was the home ground of printing firms, lighting, tile, and metal…
Read MoreEuljiro (을지로) has indeed become the rising hotspot in metropolitan Seoul. This area was the home ground of printing firms, lighting, tile, and metal…
Read MoreStaycation’s popularity has peaked worldwide after the pandemic began. In South Korea, we see an ‘Oak-cance‘ trend (옥캉스) emerge since the pandemic. The word ‘옥캉스’ is…
Read MoreWhen the cherry blossom season in Seoul approaches, I would receive questions on my Instagram DM or Facebook messages and the questions are usually:…
Read MoreNight markets in Seoul are always full of surprises. Junk food and street delicacies, either local or international, they’re all so hard to resist….
Read MoreVisiting Yri Café (이리카페) was like stepping into a time machine. The vintage sofa, antique tables, gramophone records and endless collection of classic literature,…
Read MoreHello! 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…
Read MoreLove the vibe at South Korea’s first shipping container store the Common Ground near Konkuk University? Recently, another shipping container cluster — the Under Stand…
Read MoreCommon Ground 커먼그라운드 — I bet many of you have heard about South Korea’s first pop-up store built with shipping containers. This trendy shopping…
Read MoreSeoul is no doubt a gastronomic gem in Asia. Centuries of rich culinary tradition and globalization has enlivened the food scenes in the capital…
Read MoreIt’s official. The first-ever Michelin Guide of my favourite city — Seoul, had made its sizzling debut last week! I was so happy to…
Read MoreSpring is a good time to visit South Korea and one of the many enquiries I get is: When is a good time to…
Read MoreHow is the year treating you so far? As the new year is approaching, I am writing the “New Year Soup” in South Korea…
Read MoreKimchi Jjigae (김치 찌개), or kimchi soup is a Korean stew made of fermented kimchi, pork and tofu. Each Korean household has their very own…
Read MoreWhen 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…
Read MoreThe first snow of winter arrived today. As the weather turns colder, I am craving hot pot meals to warm up my stomach. If you…
Read MoreShhh… today I am sharing you a secret hideout tucked in the back alleyway of Itaewon, Seoul. It is a hidden cafe I pondered…
Read MorePerhaps it was the sweet and long-lasting aroma of the coffee that keeps me going back to the same café. For the past 5…
Read MoreKoreans have deep affection towards cafes, judging by the fact that there are about 6 cafes within a 3-minutes walking distance from my small…
Read MoreI was sorting out the files in my computer and discovered some of my modelling photos taken this early summer. These series of photos…
Read MoreCream Curry Udon, a recent trend in the South Korean food scene. Covered with a thick layer of whipped cream, this dessert-looking curry udon…
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