1. Sikga (Eungam Daerim Market) Sikga, in Eungam’s Daerim Market, where I’m already on my Nth visit! It’s completely hidden in an alley, but there are always a lot of people there.Today I was watching Poongyangjung on the YouTube channel…

A place I found while looking for somewhere to spend a cool day this summer without traveling far. It’s Hyundai Premium Outlet Space1 in Namyangju. The biggest advantage of this place is that, thanks to its spacious and comfortable indoor…

Today I headed to Gangnam to catch the Haruki Murakami exhibition — with just one day left before it closed. Suggested route: Platform L → Nonhyeon Son Kalguksu (about a 10-minute walk) → Popular Coffee (about a 7-minute walk) 1.…

1. Did Kkotdongsan (디드 꽃동산점) I heard the Kkotdongsan branch opens early in the morning, so I went for an opening run. It’s located in a red brick building, and the white window frames matched it well. The exterior was…

Bulgwang Mungo (Suryeon Branch) — A Neighborhood Bookstore, Back Again Bulgwang Mungo, a bookstore that had been loved in this neighborhood for a long time, has come back in a new space. It opened in 1996 and stood as a…

Hongdae isn’t just known for its cafés. If you love drawing, love stationery, or love fragrance, you can put together a shopping course here that’ll make half a day disappear before you know it. This time, I’m introducing a Hongdae…

One place I always want to visit when I’m in Wonju is Sogogi-golmok — literally “Beef Alley.” This time, I went for a hearty beef lunch in the alley and finished the afternoon with coffee at a café nearby. It…

A Perfect Day in Hannam-dong: Brunch, Art, and Coffee No matter how many times I visit Itaewon and Hannam-dong, I always end up discovering a new corner of the neighborhood. This time, I put together an easy, unhurried day that…

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…

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. I…