Euljiro is consist of markets of construction materials for a long time, so the place is a quite rough and old area. Since most of the buildings in the area is only 2 or 3 stories tall, it feels weird with clear view of the sky in the center of Seoul. Coffee Hanyankbang is hidden […]
Seoul
Bugak Palgakjeong
Seoul has many mountains, it’s over 100 mountains. I am sure of you knowing one of them, Mountain Namsan. Many of foreign visitors go to Namsan and visit N Seoul Tower. Locals? We are going to another stunning point when we want to see the city from above. It has awesome scenery, especially at night. […]
Cat cafe vs Dog cafe
There is unending rivalry between cat people and dog people. Which pet do you think is more loving? Whoever you are, a dog lover or a cat lover, you would love this special place. These are a cat café and a dog café. I bet you will have so much fun here. Nowadays, pet cafe […]
Getting hair done in Seoul
A few days ago Jiyon and I went to the hair salon together. She doesn’t like to go to get her hair done because of its time consuming procedures. But I do like it. That’s why I’d like to share our experience at hair salon. When you enter the hair salon, they ask you to […]
Souvenir Shopping at National Museum of Korea
When I travel, I usually buy some souvenirs for myself and for my beloved friends or family. I like items which are unique to that place. Likewise, when I go abroad and plan to meet friends, I bring presents which reflect Korean culture. My favorite place to shop Korean souvenirs in Seoul is National Museum of Korea. National Museum of […]
Legendary Korean Artist Lee Jung-Seob
Exhibition : The 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Korean Modern Masters Lee Jung-Seob 1916~1990 03 Jun 2016 – 03 Oct 2016 For anyone who has interest in Korean modern art, I would like to recommend this art exhibition held by National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) in Deokstgung Palace. MMCA has three […]
Daelim Changgo Gallery COLUMN
Daelim Changgo Gallery COLUMN is an art gallery and a cafe. It is in Seongsu-dong, the neighborhood called Korean Brooklyn. Seongsu-dong is a hip neighborhood with young artists and designers especially in the field of leather crafting. Daelim Changgo is housed in a red brick building which was once a factory and then used as a warehouse (the name Daelim Changgo means Daelim warehouse). From outside, it […]
Tongin Market and Dosirak Cafe
I like visiting traditional markets. Since I was a little kid, my mom used to take me to market. Everything in market made me wonder. Still I love to go to markets so I always plans to visit traditional markets or big marts in that country when I go travel abroad. You can get a […]
Defeat the Heat with Samgyetang Chicken Soup
Today was the hottest day of the year so far as the temperature rose up to 33.1ºC (91.6°F). July and August are the hottest months in Korea, which means hotter and more harsh days are to come. Argh… Well, summer is my least favorite season. Or, I would say summer is my least favorite season […]
Practicing Baseball in Batting Cages
Do you like watching a baseball game? Have you ever said that you could do more than a player while watching a game. Then, it is the place you can prove it! There are baseball batting cages in Seoul. It is usually seen around university areas or the center of downtown such as Insadong, Gangnam and Sinchon. […]