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…
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Rakkojae Seoul: A Hanok Stay at a 130-Year-Old Property at Bukchon Hanok Village
Staycation’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…
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Cherry Blossom in Seoul: Namsan Park
When the cherry blossom season in Seoul approaches, I would receive questions on my Instagram DM or Facebook messages and the questions are usually:…
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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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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 hot pot meals to warm up my stomach. If you…
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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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Tokkijung: Cream Curry Udon Craze in Gangnam
Cream 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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