Exploring Local Markets in Seoul

For food and shopping, I like to veer away from shopping malls and fancy restaurants. That's why, in Seoul, I did a lot of walking around streets and local markets. There is so much to find in local markets, but it's not as convenient and systematic as those in commercial hubs, so you get a … Continue reading Exploring Local Markets in Seoul

Dark Side of Seoul: Not-Your-Ordinary City Tour (A MUST!)

It was a good, cool Saturday night in September. The weather was comfortable enough to wear thin clothes, for others shorts and sleeveless tops, depending on one's weather tolerance. I was wearing a long sleeve top and a sort of palazzo pants. At 8 pm, Anguk was hushed and uncrowded, a few wayfarers here and … Continue reading Dark Side of Seoul: Not-Your-Ordinary City Tour (A MUST!)

Kaldi Coffee in Seoul (Hongdae)

Before this, I went to Baek Jong Myung White Coffee in Yeonnamdong Kaldi Coffee is a premier producer/distributor of charcoal coffee in South Korea and other countries, especially Japan. As I understand it, Kaldi Coffee in Hongdae is its first-ever shop, and it also has a coffee "factory" in Gyeonggi-do. In Hongdae, Kaldi Coffee is … Continue reading Kaldi Coffee in Seoul (Hongdae)

Baek Jong Myung White Coffee in Seoul (Yeonnamdong)

Before this, I went to Lee Donghae's Haru & One Day On my third day in Seoul, I transferred from Jongno-gu to Mapo-gu, particularly in the Hongdae area. I can still vividly recall a bright and sunny day that perfectly matched the vibrant and youthful atmosphere of the district. Before I came to Hongdae, all … Continue reading Baek Jong Myung White Coffee in Seoul (Yeonnamdong)

Haru & One Day — Donghae’s Chic Cafe in Seoul (Seongsudong)

Before this, I was in Seungri's AND.Here Cafe Just like Seungri, Lee Donghae (Super Junior) is also a crush I found from watching Running Man. I wasn't a K-pop music listener. Even before I went to Seoul, I had never listened to any of their songs. They really just became my crush because I found … Continue reading Haru & One Day — Donghae’s Chic Cafe in Seoul (Seongsudong)