For someone who lives in the southwest of the Han River, Mokdong neighborhood is always on my radar when finding assorted matjib (맛집) which is a Korean made-up word for an eatery that provides delicious food. Last weekend, I, again, entrusted the area with hopes to celebrate the first night of the year with a …
Category: Food
Majangdong Kimssi: A Meat Lover’s Paradise for Samgyeopsal
Ever since relocating to the charming Sinjeong neighborhood last year, I’ve embarked on a delightful culinary journey, exploring various eateries in and around Yangcheon-gu, an enchanting region situated in the southwestern part of Seoul. Amongst these experiences, one restaurant’s name has consistently graced my credit card billing statement – Majangdong Kimssi Sinjeongnegeori Station Branch. In …
One Day in Gangneung – To-do List
After a well-spent night at Foursky Glamping, we woke up to the finest weather of Gangneung. The could-not-be-any-brighter sun was lingering in the indigo sky and it was the salty sea breeze that urged us into the fun expedition. Here is the list of what we did in one day in Gangneung city, not chronologically …
Weekend Getaway Outside Seoul – One Day in Danyang
It is doubtless that living in the city of Seoul, the bustling capital of Korea can give out many advantages and opportunities to connect with people. It comes with many conveniences. The fastest deliverly services, abundant public transports, and plenty of entertainment you could ever imagine are allocated. There is literally nothing Seoul cannot provide. …
Autumn in Korea – Glamping in Namyangju
Camping is known as a fantastic activity. It provides hours of enjoyment and a welcome opportunity to expose yourself to wild adventure as well as to connect with your loved ones. What if there is a way you can unwind and connect to nature without relinquishing your material comforts. I believe that is the foundation …
5-DAY HOKKAIDO AUTUMN ROAD TRIP – PART IV
Hokkaido distinctively has its own merits for each season not just its well-known fluffy snow in winter. As we ended up spending our trip in autumn, we were greeted by beautiful autumn foliages and very fewer tourists. I had learned from my first Hokkaido visit that it is truly vast with immense nature and untamed landscape. …
5-DAY HOKKAIDO AUTUMN ROAD TRIP – PART III
Hokkaido distinctively has its own merits for each season not just its well-known fluffy snow in winter. As we ended up spending our trip in autumn, we were greeted by beautiful autumn foliages and very fewer tourists. I had learnt from my first Hokkaido visit that it is truly vast with immense nature and untamed landscape. …
5-Day Hokkaido Autumn Road Trip – Part II
Hokkaido distinctively has its own merits for each season not just its well-known fluffy snow in winter. As we ended up spending our trip in autumn, we were greeted by beautiful autumn foliages and very fewer tourists. I had learnt from my first Hokkaido visit that it is truly vast with immense nature and untamed landscape. …
5-Day Autumn Hokkaido Road Trip – Part I
“Blue sky smiling at me, nothing but blue sky do I see” this very quote popped up in my mind when our plane had touched the runway of the New Chitose Airport on October 13th. I was so afraid that this short trip to Hokkaido would be volatile due to the landfall of the most terrifying …
Japan Year-end Getaway : Hello White Winter in Hakodate!
Thanks to limited-stop Hayabusa, Hokkaido Shinkansen, our trip from Japan’s northeast province to northernmost island was extremely interesting. The service from Sendai station to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station takes roughly three hours including penetrating through undersea Seikan Tunnel. This underground passage connects Aomori prefecture on the main land of Honshu with the island of Hokkaido. The plan …