Today I went back to a place I used to visit on school field trips as a kid: Donggureung. Back then it felt like the same boring class outing over and over again. Now, years later, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Guri’s proudest landmarks — and honestly, walking through it as…

Two of Seoul’s Best Japanese Fruit Sandwich Cafes: POL vs. Yeonhui Espresso Bar If you’re visiting Seoul and want to try authentic Japanese-style fruit sandwiches (fruit sando) without traveling to Japan, these two cafés are excellent places to start. The four-leaf clover fruit sando was priced around ₩9,000, and the iced Americano was ₩5,500 —on…

Best Restaurants and Cafés in Wonju, South Korea If you’re looking for an easy day trip from Seoul, Wonju is a destination that deserves a place on your travel list. Located in Gangwon State, Wonju combines excellent local restaurants, specialty coffee, and beautifully designed cafés, making it a wonderful city for food lovers and café…

Cafe near Bulgwangcheon Looking for a great café near Bulgwangcheon Stream in Seoul? Whether you’re taking a leisurely walk, enjoying a bike ride, or simply searching for a quiet place to relax, Bulgwangcheon is home to many charming independent cafés. From specialty coffee to cozy interiors and delicious desserts, each café offers its own unique…

eungam station‘masugu- ramen&tohagaroa’ If you’re looking for a satisfying meal followed by a relaxing coffee break near Eungam Station in Seoul, this combination is well worth adding to your itinerary. Start with a rich bowl of tonkotsu ramen at Masugu Ramen, then take a short walk to Tohagaroa, a cozy specialty coffee shop with a…

There is never really a wrong season for good bread, but some days I find myself craving a freshly baked baguette or a simple sandwich.On this trip, I spent the afternoon walking from Yeonhui-dong to Yeonnam-dong, stopping at two bakeries that many locals recommend. Neither is a café where people linger for hours. Instead, both…

I’ve visited Gurye several times, yet every trip leaves me wanting to return. Unlike destinations packed with famous attractions, Gurye feels slower and quieter. Mountains, temples, old houses, and locally owned cafés come together to create a rhythm that encourages you to slow down and enjoy the moment. If I were introducing Gurye to a…

A Slow Day in Mukho Mukho has never felt like a place that demands a busy itinerary. There is something about the town that naturally slows me down. Watching the sea, wandering through old alleys, and finding places to rest along the way somehow become enough. During this trip, I spent less time checking famous…

A Thoughtful Day at the National Museum of Korea One of the places I return to most often in Seoul is the National Museum of Korea. Although admission is free, every visit leaves me with something new to think about. On this particular day, I spent the morning exploring the museum before stopping for dumpling…

Some of my favorite days in Seoul don’t involve famous attractions or packed itineraries.Sometimes, all it takes is a comforting meal, a good cup of coffee, and a leisurely walk through the city. I hadn’t planned this walk in advance — it started as a craving for seolleongtang and turned into one of those unplanned…