In Seoul where everything changes so fast, it is not easy to find a cafe with ’60s and ’70s vibes. Hakrim Dabang is one of those few. This retro cafe opened in 1956 in Daehangno. Since then, very little has been changed. The cafe is on the second floor of the building. There is a narrow wooden staircase to the second […]
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Buying Glasses at Namdaemun Market
There are still good shopping items to attract you even though shopping in Korea is not as cheap as you would expect. I’d like to pick up glasses as one of shopping items having good quality with cheaper price than EU country. A friend of mine from France said that buying glasses was one of […]
Jongmyo Shrine – UNESCO Site
I went to Jongmyo Shrine last Thursday after 8 years. This cultural site itself has not been changed at all. It was still serene and tranquil, the reason why I loved this place so much. But! there was one big change which made me quite disappointed. Once, Jongmyo Shrine was my favorite historic site in Seoul. It was simply […]
Deoksugung and Changgyeonggung
Last Tuesday, I went to two palaces in Seoul, Deoksugung (덕수궁) and Changgyeonggung (창경궁). It was raining, cold and even windy, but still palaces were beautiful and I had good time. My first schedule of the day was Seoul City Walking Tour, which is run by the city of Seoul. It is free (!) and there are […]
Night Picnic in Ttukseom Hangang Park
One of the things I love about Seoul is the Han River. The fact that Seoul has the river is nothing unique since most big cities have rivers. What is so special about the Han River is its vastness and openness. This vast Han River bisects Seoul into north and south and there are 31 […]
Riding a Bike to Enjoy Seoul
If you are a bike rider, here are three recommended bike routes for you to enjoy the city. Seoul has fantastic biking trails along the Han River. Ride along the riverside of the Han River flowing through the heart of Seoul. Best 3 Bicycle Trails 1.Along Han River (Hangang) Cruise the […]
Daelim Contemporary Art Museum
To endure banalities of everyday life, I regularly need to see beautiful things. I escape to museums, art galleries, concert halls, theaters, etc. Daelim Contemporary Art Museum is one of the places where I go casually when I am in need of an inspiration and eye candies. Daelim Museum is the first photography museum in Korea and it’s […]
Wonderful Cherry Blossoms at Seokchon Lake
Spring has arrived! Finally! Cherry Blossom Season For me, the first sign of spring is buds of cherry trees, which can be seen in the late March. Cherry trees burst with amazing colors of light pink and white in early to mid April. When it is a peak season, the whole country celebrates these beautiful flowers in full bloom. […]
Restaurant – Myeongdong Kyoja
Myeongdong Kyoja is a famous noodle restaurant located in Myeongdong. Bibimguksu 9,000 won, Steamed mandu 10,000 won, Kalguksu 9,000 won. (from left) Restaurant may make you pay in advance when you order. Small bowl of rice, broth and kimchi are provided for free. If you want more, feel free to ask for some more rice or […]
Top Landmark – War Memorial of Korea
Top Landmark in Korea The War Memorial of Korea was ranked No. 1 landmark to visit in Korea by TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards 2015. It is also the largest of its type in the world. I was very surprised by this result done by TripAdvisor. As a citizen of Seoul, I had never visited this landmark before. […]