Highlights - Springs Flowers
23 Mar – 19 Apr 2026We soon learn that Spring in Korea had so much more flora to offer ... Plum, Pear, Peach Blossom in various shades of white, pink, red. Giant Magnolia trees in full white and purple. The yellow of Sansyure and Daffodils, the red and pink Camellia and so much more.
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Highlights - Food
23 Mar – 21 Apr 2026A consolidation of all the nice stuff we ate on this trip.
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Singapore Changi Airport T4
22 Mar 2026Having a late dinner at the airport, and hopefully would feel less hungry on a 1.30am flight. What Singapore food would we miss for a month? Tough choices ...
Last minute catch-up on our dramas before we go on the road :P
Last minute catch-up on our dramas before we go on the road :P
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Singapore - Incheon - Gwangju
23 Mar 2026Smooth flight and had a tasty breakfast onboard before landing.
Guess it was "post BTS" fever, we cleared customs in about 15 mins, no crazy queues like what we saw on the internet.
Had to try multiple ATMs, before finding one that want to works with my card.
Sorted that out and onwards to the next travel segment.
More snooze time, catching up for the red-eye flight. 4hr direct bus ride to Gwangju with a 15 mins toilet stop at Hongseong Reststop.
Guess it was "post BTS" fever, we cleared customs in about 15 mins, no crazy queues like what we saw on the internet.
Had to try multiple ATMs, before finding one that want to works with my card.
Sorted that out and onwards to the next travel segment.
More snooze time, catching up for the red-eye flight. 4hr direct bus ride to Gwangju with a 15 mins toilet stop at Hongseong Reststop.
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Gwangju Tea Ceremony
23 Mar 2026Took an afternoon walk with our guide to this tea house which also has its own tea factory.
Ordered their popular matcha with red ginseng and the huang cha (yellow tea).
Ceremony here are more relax than the Chinese or the Japanese.
Tea "espresso" was the most interesting, just enough water to wet the green tea leaves to extract about a 5ml sip. Very "smooth and creamy" and burst of unami.
Chasaengwon [Naver Map]
Ordered their popular matcha with red ginseng and the huang cha (yellow tea).
Ceremony here are more relax than the Chinese or the Japanese.
Tea "espresso" was the most interesting, just enough water to wet the green tea leaves to extract about a 5ml sip. Very "smooth and creamy" and burst of unami.
Chasaengwon [Naver Map]
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Gwangju - Gajok Hoegwan
23 Mar 2026Our first full course korean set dinner at this 40 year-old restaurant serving the specialities of the Jeolla Province.
Pretty unique are their signature dishes
- Fermented skate fish, eaten with kimchi and pork belly
- Sashimi flounder layered with preserved veg and raw garlic
- Barley-aged Dired Yellow Croaker
- Nakji octopus with apple and cucumber salad
- Jello-like marinated carb
Gajok Hoegwan [Naver Map]
Yummy and worth the 2km walk back to the hotel via the Gwangju civilisation center.
Candied walnut and draft makgeolli back in hotel for night cap
Pretty unique are their signature dishes
- Fermented skate fish, eaten with kimchi and pork belly
- Sashimi flounder layered with preserved veg and raw garlic
- Barley-aged Dired Yellow Croaker
- Nakji octopus with apple and cucumber salad
- Jello-like marinated carb
Gajok Hoegwan [Naver Map]
Yummy and worth the 2km walk back to the hotel via the Gwangju civilisation center.
Candied walnut and draft makgeolli back in hotel for night cap
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Gwangju ACC Design Hotel and Around
23-24 Mar 2026Boutique art hotel nested in the mids of the financial district and cultural center. In-house art gallery, no short of shopping and food.
K-pop street behind the hotel and 5 mims to a famous bakery, for their dinosaur egg bread and butterfly twist.
Gungjeon Bakery Chungjang Branch [Naver Map]
K-pop street behind the hotel and 5 mims to a famous bakery, for their dinosaur egg bread and butterfly twist.
Gungjeon Bakery Chungjang Branch [Naver Map]
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Gwangju - tteokgalbi (Grilled Short Ribs Patties)
24 Mar 2026Short train ride to this stall to savour Gwangju's local delicacies, the Grilled Short Rib Patties patties π This shop was recommend by our guide as it still serves a very hearty beef bone soup.
μμΈκ³±μ°½ [Naver Map]
μμΈκ³±μ°½ [Naver Map]
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Gwangju - Remember Me Cafe
24 Mar 2026After lunch, took a walk and found a nice cafe for coffee with Tiramisu ball. Exploring the old neighbourhood around Songjeong Park Station.
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Gwangju - Pancakes and Makgeolli Night
24 Mar 2026"Real" Makgeolli (no preservatives, no sweeteners, made with glutinous and normal rice, nuruk), paired with beef jeon in a hanok setting. Nothing better than great food in a great local setting π.
Hwangtotgil Main Branch [Naver Map]
Hwangtotgil Main Branch [Naver Map]
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Boseong - Daehan Tea Plantation
25 Mar 2026A rainy morning, so we did not get to see the usual bright green fields. Instead we got a sense of misty and clam as we hiked the tea fields in the light rain.
Love the giant magnolia trees among the fields. Of course, we had to end the walk with the best macha ice cream in the area.
Daehan Tea Plantation [Naver Map]
Love the giant magnolia trees among the fields. Of course, we had to end the walk with the best macha ice cream in the area.
Daehan Tea Plantation [Naver Map]
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Boseong - Tea Museum
25 Mar 2026A quick visit to the museum, getting an overall of the history, 101s of green tea and some interactive displays.
The viewpoint cafe was closed, but the views were always available.
Guide was very kind and big-hearted. We stopped to say hello to the locals and giving their doggies a treat before proceeding to the next stop.
The viewpoint cafe was closed, but the views were always available.
Guide was very kind and big-hearted. We stopped to say hello to the locals and giving their doggies a treat before proceeding to the next stop.
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Boseong - Nakji Octopus
25 Mar 2026For lunch, another local delicacy, Nakji octopus caught off the boseong mudflats.
Equally flavourful was the pen razor clam as a soup. Firm texture with creamy taste, sort of similar to scallops. Sweet unami in the broth.
This store does their own catch and all banchans are authentic made in the stall.
Boseong Ara Octopus [Naver Map]
Equally flavourful was the pen razor clam as a soup. Firm texture with creamy taste, sort of similar to scallops. Sweet unami in the broth.
This store does their own catch and all banchans are authentic made in the stall.
Boseong Ara Octopus [Naver Map]
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Boseong - Chunun Seook Hanok Cafe
25 Mar 2026Cafe stop before we go for a hike.
This hanok was built in joesan dynasty, was a cultural heritage but was neglected. A private owner took over and trying to built it up as a cultural arts cafe.
Chunun Seook [Naver Map]
This hanok was built in joesan dynasty, was a cultural heritage but was neglected. A private owner took over and trying to built it up as a cultural arts cafe.
Chunun Seook [Naver Map]
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Bibong - Reservoir Hike
25 Mar 2026Simple hike around the reservoir. The area used to be a small village of about 10 families. They were relocated to make way for this reservoir to supply the nearby rice farms.
Historically, the town area mines a special stone that is used for traditional floor heating. The stones are transported from the mountains using bullock carts, hence the symbols of the bull and cart all over town.
Historically, the town area mines a special stone that is used for traditional floor heating. The stones are transported from the mountains using bullock carts, hence the symbols of the bull and cart all over town.
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Choru Vinegar Park
25 Mar 2026The primary reason we came to hike this reservoir was to visit this vinegar park.
The building spots a modern minimalist design. Designed to be "hidden", which explains why I cannot a full-view shot of the building.
Situated in the vicinity of good ground water and good local rice, making it a good candidate to produce high quality vinegar.
We pre-ordered the tasting set,
- vinegar drink (Oolong yuzu, berry vinegar) with a set of vinegar snacks.
- Rice Lees with Red Bean, rice cake balsamic mango vinegar, rice crisp, pumpkin seed with vinegar, sesame with yuzu.
Of course, you need to check out the toilet, a tastely designed "vinegar themed" outfit.
The building spots a modern minimalist design. Designed to be "hidden", which explains why I cannot a full-view shot of the building.
Situated in the vicinity of good ground water and good local rice, making it a good candidate to produce high quality vinegar.
We pre-ordered the tasting set,
- vinegar drink (Oolong yuzu, berry vinegar) with a set of vinegar snacks.
- Rice Lees with Red Bean, rice cake balsamic mango vinegar, rice crisp, pumpkin seed with vinegar, sesame with yuzu.
Of course, you need to check out the toilet, a tastely designed "vinegar themed" outfit.
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Boseong - Cockles Dinner
25 Mar 2026Cockles harvested from the mudflats of boseong, another local speciality. Spicy cockles salad, cockles with egg, steamed cockles, tempura cockles ...
Discovered a very efficient tool to open the cockles.
Heyeon Korean d'hote [Naver Map]
Discovered a very efficient tool to open the cockles.
Heyeon Korean d'hote [Naver Map]
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Naganeupseong Folk Village
26 Mar 2026This UNESCO heritage cultural site is one of the 3 remaining villages built during the Joesan dynasty. It is the only one that is an active village with residents still living in it.
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Kurye - Mountain Vegetables Lunch
26 Mar 2026Lunch today at the foot of Hwaeomsa Temple was a set meal of 20+ banchan made from the mountain vegetables of the area.
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Kurye - Saseongam Temple
26 Mar 2026Dedicated to the medicine buddha.
Was a good workout climbing up the small temple on the rock cliff.
Was a good workout climbing up the small temple on the rock cliff.
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Kurye - Hwaeomsa Temple
26 Mar 2026The temple houses a 300 year old hot-pink plum tree. While it is yet to be in peak bloom, it was already drawing a large crowd.
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Kruye - Drums of Hwaeomsa Temple
26 Mar 2026Really appreciate our guide
Veronica Kim
, who timed the visit in the late afternoon so that we can attend the drum ceremony at 1820hrs. π That was definitely a highlight for us.
The ceremony was conducted by 3 monks who took turns at the giant drum. After which, another monk then rang the temple bell 33 times to complete the daily ritual.
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, who timed the visit in the late afternoon so that we can attend the drum ceremony at 1820hrs. π That was definitely a highlight for us.
The ceremony was conducted by 3 monks who took turns at the giant drum. After which, another monk then rang the temple bell 33 times to complete the daily ritual.
[Tripadvisor Link]
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Suncheon Wetland Reserve
27 Mar 2026We decided to reverse the usual recommended route and do the Wetland Reserve prior to the National Garden.
The boardwalks in the reeds field were very enjoyable. Enjoying the vastness of the area and the intermittent flocks of ducks flying overhead.
The boardwalks in the reeds field were very enjoyable. Enjoying the vastness of the area and the intermittent flocks of ducks flying overhead.
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Suncheon - Hooded Cranes
27 Mar 2026Hooded Cranes were feeding in the rice fields, about 100+ when we arrived. We are obviously not hardcore birders, did not get there early enough to see entire flock of 800+ π
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Suncheon Bay Yongsan Observatory
27 Mar 2026Made the 20mins /130m climb up the hill to the Observatory for a great pano view of the reeds field and sea.
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Suncheon - Crab Lunch Set
27 Mar 2026To save time, we decided to check out the cluster of restaurant just outside of the wetland carpark
Ordered a Blue Carb marinated set and a mudskipper stew.
The crab roe on rice was awesome. Tasted like very creamy uni. The mudskipper stew has quite strong an unami smell, surprisingly tasted much better than it looked. π
Ordered a Blue Carb marinated set and a mudskipper stew.
The crab roe on rice was awesome. Tasted like very creamy uni. The mudskipper stew has quite strong an unami smell, surprisingly tasted much better than it looked. π
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Suncheon National Garden
27 Mar 2026Took a SkyCube which connects the Wetland Reserve to the National Garden.
The garden was extremely huge and very well maintained. Tulips for spring. Strolling along the river under the willow and cherry blossoms.
Relaxing with an ice americano in the french garden cafe, before we continue to explore the other country themed gardens.
The garden was extremely huge and very well maintained. Tulips for spring. Strolling along the river under the willow and cherry blossoms.
Relaxing with an ice americano in the french garden cafe, before we continue to explore the other country themed gardens.
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Cherry Blossoms in the Korean Garden
27 Mar 2026In the korean garden, we found a quiet corner with 2 weeping cherry blossoms and zero crowd π
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Sunset at the Suncheon National Garden
27 Mar 2026After an entire day of walking both the wetland and the garden, it was nice to sit on a bench and watch the sunset over the garden lake.
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Suncheon Dinner
27 Mar 2026Looking for a small meal, this restaurant came up. Sea squit and ume bimbidap and pork cutlet from the local pork.
Jeongje [Naver Map]
Jeongje [Naver Map]
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Suncheon to Tongyeong
28 Mar 2026No direct bus from Suncheon to Tongyeong. Did a transfer in Jinju. Caught our bus with 5 mins to spare ... phew π
Tongyeong is a small town, so can only buy tickets at the bus terminal manned- ticket booth. Even the self-service kiosk in Jinju did not list the ticket, no wonder I could not find it in the online booking systems.
Tongyeong is a small town, so can only buy tickets at the bus terminal manned- ticket booth. Even the self-service kiosk in Jinju did not list the ticket, no wonder I could not find it in the online booking systems.
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Tongyeong - Grilled sea eel
28 Mar 2026Happy to chance upon this place.
Was looking for a sashimi place, came across this family-owned restaurant, so decided to venture. We now know that Tongyeong is also famous for fresh sea eels.
Made an initial order, but finally deciphered the menu and managed to change our order to the coastal rock eel.
Dramtic rigormortis as the eels are being grilledπ¬. The smell of grilled eel fats dripping on charcoal, and its chewy texture is just amazing. Dip sesame oil with a dash of salt, wrap with a perilla leaf ... woo hoo.
Donghae Broiled Eel [Naver Map]
Was looking for a sashimi place, came across this family-owned restaurant, so decided to venture. We now know that Tongyeong is also famous for fresh sea eels.
Made an initial order, but finally deciphered the menu and managed to change our order to the coastal rock eel.
Dramtic rigormortis as the eels are being grilledπ¬. The smell of grilled eel fats dripping on charcoal, and its chewy texture is just amazing. Dip sesame oil with a dash of salt, wrap with a perilla leaf ... woo hoo.
Donghae Broiled Eel [Naver Map]
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Tongyeong Fortuna Hotel and Around
28-30 Mar 2026Hanging out in this small port town for the next 3 nights. We like the laid-back vibe and the sea-view rooms.
Nice cafe and restaurant next door. 500m to the undersea tunnel that links to the harbour area across the waterway.
Nice cafe and restaurant next door. 500m to the undersea tunnel that links to the harbour area across the waterway.
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Abalone and Eel Stew
28 Mar 2026Live abalone and sea eel in a 48hr stew. Super friendly and enthusiastic owner, who was surprised that we completely clean-out her pot. Warm, yummy and nourishing feel.
Tema Charcoal Broiled Eel [Naver Map]
Tema Charcoal Broiled Eel [Naver Map]
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Tongyeong Harbour and Around
28-29 Mar 2026The POIs for Tongyeong harbour and downtown area are quite compact. Great to explore on foot.
- The fishing port and its commercial facilities
- The music street of Isang Yun
- Admiral Yi Sun-Sin monuments
- The fishing port and its commercial facilities
- The music street of Isang Yun
- Admiral Yi Sun-Sin monuments
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Tongyeong - Dongpirang Mural Village
29 Mar 2026Dongpirang Village
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Tongyeong - Traditional Markets
29-30 Mar 2026Soaking up the buzzing vibe and nostalgia of the traditional markets of Jungang and Seoho.
Feels like doing Fish ID on dive trip as we stroll along the live fish market π
Feels like doing Fish ID on dive trip as we stroll along the live fish market π
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Tongyeong - Lunch at Jungang Market
29 Mar 2026Comms was quite challenging in the market. Glad to find a friendly store owner who was happy to use the translator. Finally ordered
- 1 x mackerel sashimi
- 9 x Meongge (aka sea pineapples aka sea squits)
- 5 horned conch
The mackerel had a firm crunchy texture. Conch shell was chewy and the squits was a tad "full of the sea" taste. Pairing it with whatever soju they had there ... lol
Yokji Mackerel Chungcheongdo Ajumma [Naver Map]
- 1 x mackerel sashimi
- 9 x Meongge (aka sea pineapples aka sea squits)
- 5 horned conch
The mackerel had a firm crunchy texture. Conch shell was chewy and the squits was a tad "full of the sea" taste. Pairing it with whatever soju they had there ... lol
Yokji Mackerel Chungcheongdo Ajumma [Naver Map]
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Tongyeong - Cafes and Snacks
29-30 Mar 2026- Omisa honey bread, the signature bake of Tongyeong
- Sammundang Coffee Company, local coffee roaster, for espresso and coffee stout
- Mugwort and seaweed ice cream
- Salt bread and tarts by workstudio45
- Sammundang Coffee Company, local coffee roaster, for espresso and coffee stout
- Mugwort and seaweed ice cream
- Salt bread and tarts by workstudio45
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Tongyeong Local Pub
29 Mar 2026Feeling a bit overwhelmed with large set meals in the past few days, decided to find something different today.
Found this small local pub, great homemade tofu with broiled pork, 2-year aged kimchi. Guess what came as a side dish ? π
Makgeolli Ano [Naver Map]
Found this small local pub, great homemade tofu with broiled pork, 2-year aged kimchi. Guess what came as a side dish ? π
Makgeolli Ano [Naver Map]
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Tongyeong to Jinhae
31 Mar – 2 Apr 2026There was no intercity bus that served this area, so we decided to take a taxi from Tongyeong to Jinhae. 1hr 15mins ride for about 80k won. Saved a lot of time and 3 rounds of luggage transfers.
The scenic taxi ride into town through tunnels of cherry blossom trees looks very hopeful that we arrived in time for the peak blooms.
Quick lunch around the Jinhae station area with some Jeju specialities before we took the free shuttle bus to the festival area.
The scenic taxi ride into town through tunnels of cherry blossom trees looks very hopeful that we arrived in time for the peak blooms.
Quick lunch around the Jinhae station area with some Jeju specialities before we took the free shuttle bus to the festival area.
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Jinhae Festival Area
31 Mar 2026A first recee to the festival area. 3.2 million visitors are expected this week. Despite the crowd, the mood was festive and everyone was politely queuing up at the popular photo spots.
Will be back tomorrow morning to check it out with less crowd.
Will be back tomorrow morning to check it out with less crowd.
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Jinhae Nfrdi Environment Eco-Park
31 Mar 2026A small park at the end of YeojwaCheon stream makes a nice rest-stop.
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Traditional Hanwoo Dinner
31 Mar 2026Decided that we should try a beef house with a more traditional setting.
This place has only 1 thing on the menu, an assorted platter of Hanwoo cuts of grade 1++/1+, and the complimentary beef blood soup as part of the banchans.π
Had to take over the grill, as the staff was going too fast.
Beef Jangsa
[Naver Map]
This place has only 1 thing on the menu, an assorted platter of Hanwoo cuts of grade 1++/1+, and the complimentary beef blood soup as part of the banchans.π
Had to take over the grill, as the staff was going too fast.
Beef Jangsa
[Naver Map]
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Gyeonghwa Station
1 Apr 2026Visited the Gyeonghwa Station a 2nd time this morning at 8:30am.
Much less crowd but a relatively gloomy day. π
Much less crowd but a relatively gloomy day. π
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Kyeonghwa Station Cafe
1 Apr 2026Best way to enjoy the flowers, is to sip coffee under the trees and enjoy hot egg tarts from a nice quaint cafe.
Kyeonghwastationcafe [Naver Map]
Kyeonghwastationcafe [Naver Map]
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Streets of Jinhae
31 Mar – 1 Apr 2026We had the luxury of 2 days in Jinhae. Moving away from the main festival area, slowly exploring the back lanes, and resting in quiet cafes as we try to slow down.
Every street was filled with cherry blooms and naturally everything there was cherry blossom themed.
Every street was filled with cherry blooms and naturally everything there was cherry blossom themed.
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Cherry Blossom Beef Ribs
1 Apr 2026Trying out a more "fine dining" styled Hanwoo restaurant to compare it with the traditional experience.
Ordered 2 set lunches so that we can compare their signature Hanwoo Beotkkot-galbi (λ²κ½κ°λΉ) ( aka their cherry blossoms hanwoo beef ribs, marinated with honey harvested from cherry blossom, only available in this restaurant in Changwon)
vs Myeongga Special (λͺ κ°νΉμ ), their standard marinated beef ribs.
I am never a great fan of marinates but I must say I am impressed. It was mildly sweet/tart and compliments the meat taste without overwhelmingly it.
Banchans were also well made, Iced kimchi, Gondre rice with thistle leaf and perilla oil, etc.
[NAVER Maps]
seongsan myungga jinhae [Naver Map]
Ordered 2 set lunches so that we can compare their signature Hanwoo Beotkkot-galbi (λ²κ½κ°λΉ) ( aka their cherry blossoms hanwoo beef ribs, marinated with honey harvested from cherry blossom, only available in this restaurant in Changwon)
vs Myeongga Special (λͺ κ°νΉμ ), their standard marinated beef ribs.
I am never a great fan of marinates but I must say I am impressed. It was mildly sweet/tart and compliments the meat taste without overwhelmingly it.
Banchans were also well made, Iced kimchi, Gondre rice with thistle leaf and perilla oil, etc.
[NAVER Maps]
seongsan myungga jinhae [Naver Map]
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Jinhae - Sunlight upon YeojwaCheon Stream
2 Apr 2026A sunny morning. Perfect for another walk to YeojwaCheon stream before we check-out from Jinhae.
The sun bring a different hue to the trees and some were already gently snowing.
The sun bring a different hue to the trees and some were already gently snowing.
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Busan
2-4 Apr 2026Back to the city for the next 4 days.
After hanging out in small towns for the last 10 days, everything just felt a bit too fast paced for us π.
Hotel location was good, 300m to the subway and bustops. Pretty straight forward with Naver app and a Tmoney card for subway and buses.
After hanging out in small towns for the last 10 days, everything just felt a bit too fast paced for us π.
Hotel location was good, 300m to the subway and bustops. Pretty straight forward with Naver app and a Tmoney card for subway and buses.
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Momos Coffee Flagship Store
2-4 Apr 202640 mins subway ride from our hotel.
Ranked 22 globally in the World Top 100 Coffee Shops. The premises were crazy huge. The main building is a traditional hanok, with 2 other modern dual story houses surrounding a garden center.
Coffee was good, both the pourover and the espresso. A big variety of bakes.
Vibes were a tad chaotic, long queue to order, baristas were probably overwhelmed as coffee took more that 30-45 mins to be ready. Too many folks eagerly buzzing around trying to get their IG worthy shots π , so pretty difficult to chilled out at this place.
Took home the Busan Blend drip bags for the rest of our journey.
Ranked 22 globally in the World Top 100 Coffee Shops. The premises were crazy huge. The main building is a traditional hanok, with 2 other modern dual story houses surrounding a garden center.
Coffee was good, both the pourover and the espresso. A big variety of bakes.
Vibes were a tad chaotic, long queue to order, baristas were probably overwhelmed as coffee took more that 30-45 mins to be ready. Too many folks eagerly buzzing around trying to get their IG worthy shots π , so pretty difficult to chilled out at this place.
Took home the Busan Blend drip bags for the rest of our journey.
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Busan Charcoal Grilled Webfoot Octopus
2 Apr 2026Located in one of the back lanes. Old-school, no-frills, local vibes for grilled baby webfoot octopus, pancakes and makgeolli.
1st in queue with the number 1 wooden spoon and got in within 15mins.
Ttungbo Restaurant [Naver Map]
1st in queue with the number 1 wooden spoon and got in within 15mins.
Ttungbo Restaurant [Naver Map]
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Busan - Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
3 Apr 2026We did not get there early, so had to share the place with bus loads of other tourists π
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Busan - Coast Hike to Gongsu Village
3 Apr 2026After the temple visit, we found a track which takes us along the coast, around Sirangsan mountain to Gongsu Village. Easy walk on dirt tracks for about 2km.
In Gongsu area, several stalls selling Straw-fired eels, so we did a random pick.
On hindside, we should have listened to their recommendation of 1 portion straw fired and 1 portion seasoned. But we were feeling too sauced out in the past week. Ended up that it was quite overwhelming with a single flavour as the eel was pretty fatty.
Continue our coastal walk to Songjeong Beach.
Wonjo Straw Fire Eel Gijang Oegajip [Naver Map]
In Gongsu area, several stalls selling Straw-fired eels, so we did a random pick.
On hindside, we should have listened to their recommendation of 1 portion straw fired and 1 portion seasoned. But we were feeling too sauced out in the past week. Ended up that it was quite overwhelming with a single flavour as the eel was pretty fatty.
Continue our coastal walk to Songjeong Beach.
Wonjo Straw Fire Eel Gijang Oegajip [Naver Map]
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Busan - Coralani Cafe
3 Apr 2026Scenic 4-story seaside cafe with IG worthy views.
There were several big groups when we were there. Great that this place is really HUGE, so it was not difficult to find a quiet corner with the perfect view.
coralani [Naver Map]
There were several big groups when we were there. Great that this place is really HUGE, so it was not difficult to find a quiet corner with the perfect view.
coralani [Naver Map]
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Busan - Haeundae Beach
3 Apr 2026Since we had time, checked out the famous beach to get a feel of all the 5-star hotels and hundred-story Observatory housing the highest Starbucks in the world (at level 99).
$25 elevator tickets to get up there excluding drinks, so we passed. π€
Stumbled upon a shiopan stall. Would say that this stall is as good as Pain Maison Ginza, with an even more crusty shell.
Making friends with the Gorilla, the friendly local craft beer folks. Special "sea turtle" sour beer in blue. π
$25 elevator tickets to get up there excluding drinks, so we passed. π€
Stumbled upon a shiopan stall. Would say that this stall is as good as Pain Maison Ginza, with an even more crusty shell.
Making friends with the Gorilla, the friendly local craft beer folks. Special "sea turtle" sour beer in blue. π
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Busan - νμ Pajeon
3 Apr 2026A certified korean 100 yr old store, 4 generations specialising in serving νμ Pajeon - savory Korean pancake.
Sea snails are also one of their specialities. Stir-fried with bean sprouts and a creamy nutty sauce, guessing ground perilla seeds. We loved the sauce.
The snails tasted very different from escargot, they were sweet and literally burst with a sea-filled taste.
Dongrae Halmae Pajun [Naver Map]
Sea snails are also one of their specialities. Stir-fried with bean sprouts and a creamy nutty sauce, guessing ground perilla seeds. We loved the sauce.
The snails tasted very different from escargot, they were sweet and literally burst with a sea-filled taste.
Dongrae Halmae Pajun [Naver Map]
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Busan - BBQ Pork at Gohasoon
4 Apr 2026One of the best BBQ pork we had to-date. Great meat quality in a modern setting, and most importantly great enthusiastic staff that helped grilled the meat to perfection.
Aged special pork collar, pork ribs, pork jowl and the pork rind. Added the spring water celery.
Went well with the Hallasan Soju from Jeju and awesome banchans. Yummy.
gohasoon [Naver Map]
Aged special pork collar, pork ribs, pork jowl and the pork rind. Added the spring water celery.
Went well with the Hallasan Soju from Jeju and awesome banchans. Yummy.
gohasoon [Naver Map]
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Busan - Jeonpo Cafe Street
4 Apr 2026Modern, quirky or traditional ... several streets full of cafes to pick from depending on the mood of the day.
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Busan - Gamcheon Cultural Village
5 Apr 2026The place is known to get packed after 10am when the bus loads arrives. We got there at 8.30am but still was not early enough.
I am guessing everyone's favourite hot spot is the little prince statues π
I am guessing everyone's favourite hot spot is the little prince statues π
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Busan - Huinnyeoul Village
5 Apr 2026Huinnyeoul Village was a tad crowded, guessing it is getting popular and no longer a hidden gem. Still an enjoyable spot to cafe hop for ocean-view cafes.
Nice croffle with shaven brown cheese on vanilla ice cream at Lisboa cafe.
Nice croffle with shaven brown cheese on vanilla ice cream at Lisboa cafe.
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Busan - Hike from Igidae Cliff to Oryukdo Skywalk
5 Apr 2026The 5km hike turned out to be a more challenging than planned due to a detour, which forces us up another steep hill to go around a section that is under repair.
We got stronger thigh muscles now πͺ .
A clear sunny day with great views make the walk very much worthwhile.
We got stronger thigh muscles now πͺ .
A clear sunny day with great views make the walk very much worthwhile.
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Busan - Pork Soup Rice
2-5 Apr 2026There are so many stores in Busan serving pork meat soup with rice. While this dish originated here, each store has a different style, clear vs milky soup base, traditional vs fusion.
Overall, we prefer this modern fusion style, which we later found out was also a michelin select stall.
Overall, we prefer this modern fusion style, which we later found out was also a michelin select stall.
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Busan to Gyeongju
6 Apr 2026Our next hop was pretty nearby. 35 mins+ on the train got us there. Followed by a 15 mins taxi ride to the hotel.
The trains are faster but not as luggage friendly as the intercity buses.
The trains are faster but not as luggage friendly as the intercity buses.
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Gyeongju Hotel Palace and around
6-7 Apr 2026Hotel Palace Gyeongju is FANTASTIC, a lot of amenities, spacious room, quiet neighbourhood. They even provided personal lockers to secure your luggage before check-in and after check-out. Very well managed.
Was a rainy day, so decided to take a walk around the neighbourhood and check out the national museum.
Was a rainy day, so decided to take a walk around the neighbourhood and check out the national museum.
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Gyeongju - National Museum
6 Apr 2026A museum of numerous artifacts recovered from the tombs. The place was very nicely designed, blending of modern architecture, great use of lighting, and comprehensive documentations brought out the full glory of these ancient artifacts.
We spent 3 hours there, barely scrapped the surface and cant believe that it is free entry. #mustvisit
We spent 3 hours there, barely scrapped the surface and cant believe that it is free entry. #mustvisit
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Divine Bell of the King
6 Apr 2026Within the National Museum, holds the National Treasure No 29. The sacred bell that is now even more famous after BTS included its chimes into their latest album.
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Gyeongju - Forest Park
7 Apr 2026Hotel helped us arrange for a driver for a day so that we can visit the further attractions.
Along our way to Seokguram, stopped by this local park and nice drive as cherry blossoms lined the roads all the way.
Gyeongbuk Cheonnyeon Forest Garden
Along our way to Seokguram, stopped by this local park and nice drive as cherry blossoms lined the roads all the way.
Gyeongbuk Cheonnyeon Forest Garden
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Gyeongju - Seokguram Grotto to Bulguksa Temple
7-8 Apr 2026Seokguram hosts a UNESCO stone buddha craved out of a single piece of granite. No photos allowed inside, so only a postcard to show for it.
There is a 2km forest hiking trail that connects to Bulguksa temple, but it was too cold and windy, so taking the car down was a good idea.
Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple, aka Buddha land. Several designated National Treasure, the main buddha statues and the 2 pagodas of the past and present buddha. Several relics of the head monks of the temple enshrined here.
There is a 2km forest hiking trail that connects to Bulguksa temple, but it was too cold and windy, so taking the car down was a good idea.
Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple, aka Buddha land. Several designated National Treasure, the main buddha statues and the 2 pagodas of the past and present buddha. Several relics of the head monks of the temple enshrined here.
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Gyeongju - Bomunho Lake Area
7 Apr 2026A man-made lake built on the site of an old fortress in Myeonghwalsan Mountain. Lots of cherry blossom trees around the lake, outdoor modern art sculpture area and various tourist facilities e.g. swan boats, theme park rides, etc.
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Gyeongju - At Night
7 Apr 2026After a rest in the hotel, setting off just before sunset to catch the light-up in the major attractions. Obviously we are not the only ones there ... π€£
Had to hop on stone blocks over the river in the dark and cold to get better shots of the bridge π₯Ά
Had to hop on stone blocks over the river in the dark and cold to get better shots of the bridge π₯Ά
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Gyeongju - Ancient Tombs of Silla
8 Apr 2026Enjoyed the day exploring the "open-air museum" of the various tomb complex, the oldest Astronomical Observatory and the Royal Tombs.
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Five Royal Tomb
8 Apr 2026Venture slightly off the main attractions area, about 2km walk, additional entrance fee and you will get to enjoy a totally serene environment.
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Gyeongju - Cherry Blossom in Sunset
8 Apr 2026Taking the long route back to the hotel, strolling via the river to catch the sunset over the cherry blossom trees.
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Gyeongju - Food Specialities
6-8 Apr 2026DOHWADANG
[Naver Map]
Modern fusion noodle house, braised beef ribs and perilla seed noodles
Handa [Naver Map]
Grilled Hagfish and Marinated Seafood Platter.
Gyori Gimbap [Naver Map]
Local food - gimdap with noodle soup. First eat the wrapped rice roll and then drink the soup of the noodles together.
Gyeongju red bean bread.
Hanwoo tenderlion steak, western style in an english cottage house.
Modern fusion noodle house, braised beef ribs and perilla seed noodles
Handa [Naver Map]
Grilled Hagfish and Marinated Seafood Platter.
Gyori Gimbap [Naver Map]
Local food - gimdap with noodle soup. First eat the wrapped rice roll and then drink the soup of the noodles together.
Gyeongju red bean bread.
Hanwoo tenderlion steak, western style in an english cottage house.
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Gyeongju - Cafes
8 Apr 2026Cafe Eyst by House of Chou - arty cafe
Jays Coffee - Sipping coffee to falling cherry blossoms.
Jays Coffee - Sipping coffee to falling cherry blossoms.
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Pohang - Homigot Square
9 Apr 2026Rain was forecasted but we took the trip to the square anyway. Gloomy skies and strong winds greeted us there. Further than expected as it was 1 hour by taxi from the hotel.
The original plan was to have lunch at one of these crab restaurant. While it was quite early, 12.30pm, most of the restaurant along that row did not want to take in customers, guessing that they were catering to group bookings by the various tourist buses there.
The original plan was to have lunch at one of these crab restaurant. While it was quite early, 12.30pm, most of the restaurant along that row did not want to take in customers, guessing that they were catering to group bookings by the various tourist buses there.
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Pohang - Japanese Street
9 Apr 2026Braving the rain, we took a bus from homigot square to the Japanese Street since it was in the direction of the way back.
Bus driver was aptly playing the song "Raindrop keep falling on my head" ... LOL
Beside being a historical site, now converted to various tourist cafe. Fighting our umbrella in the gusty wind as we climb the famous stone stairs used in various k-drama.
Bus driver was aptly playing the song "Raindrop keep falling on my head" ... LOL
Beside being a historical site, now converted to various tourist cafe. Fighting our umbrella in the gusty wind as we climb the famous stone stairs used in various k-drama.
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Pohang - Red Crab Ramen
9 Apr 2026Modern noodle bar - Honggue Kalguksu (Hand cut noodles with red snow crab).
The 2 ladies who ran the place spoke good english. The crab broth was sweet and nicely balanced.
My favourite combination was adding the Crab miso to a scoop of rice, together with a scoop of crab broth. Super good.
Pohang Honggue Kalguksu [Naver Map]
The 2 ladies who ran the place spoke good english. The crab broth was sweet and nicely balanced.
My favourite combination was adding the Crab miso to a scoop of rice, together with a scoop of crab broth. Super good.
Pohang Honggue Kalguksu [Naver Map]
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Pohang-Space Walk
10 Apr 2026The space walk was built by POSCO a steel production company in Pohang.
Technically a manual rollercoaster that you walk it instead of ride it. We enjoyed the experience very much. Highly recommended.
PS: For those afraid of heights, the structure does sway a bit as you walked. They keep making announcements that the swaying is normal. π You get used to the feeling after awhile.
Technically a manual rollercoaster that you walk it instead of ride it. We enjoyed the experience very much. Highly recommended.
PS: For those afraid of heights, the structure does sway a bit as you walked. They keep making announcements that the swaying is normal. π You get used to the feeling after awhile.
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Pohang - Windy Hill
10 Apr 2026Everyone who knows Hometown Cha Cha Cha would probably know this scene.
Getting there was another series of stairs. Even if you dont watch kdrama, it was still a worthwhile climb for the view.
Nice and peaceful as we were the only ones there, slowly soaking in the view.
Getting there was another series of stairs. Even if you dont watch kdrama, it was still a worthwhile climb for the view.
Nice and peaceful as we were the only ones there, slowly soaking in the view.
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Pohang - Seafood Ramen and Cozy Corner
10 Apr 2026Lunch options are limited after trekking down from windy hills. We opted for a nearby ramen.
A quirky orange container by the harbour dishing out seafood ramen. Great bowl with lots of seafood, nice view, quiet harbour vibes ...
A Cozy Corner next door for coffee. Standard requirement in korea that every cafe needs a 2nd floor with a scenic view.
Not sure why, they had a huge espresso machine, but could only make an Americano but not an espresso?
DOLBBAK RAMEN [Naver Map]
A quirky orange container by the harbour dishing out seafood ramen. Great bowl with lots of seafood, nice view, quiet harbour vibes ...
A Cozy Corner next door for coffee. Standard requirement in korea that every cafe needs a 2nd floor with a scenic view.
Not sure why, they had a huge espresso machine, but could only make an Americano but not an espresso?
DOLBBAK RAMEN [Naver Map]
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Pohang - Hike to Igari
10 Apr 2026After figuring that the bus only runs twice a day, it means another coastal hike.
4km along the coast from Odohang Port to the Igari Anchor Observatory.
Passing by more Hometown Cha Cha Cha landmarks, the red light house and Yoon's dental clinic.
4km along the coast from Odohang Port to the Igari Anchor Observatory.
Passing by more Hometown Cha Cha Cha landmarks, the red light house and Yoon's dental clinic.
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Pohang - Igari Anchor Observatory
10 Apr 2026Obviously this anchor-shaped jetty was also another k-drama filming site. Got no idea which drama this is, my k-drama backlog building up π
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Pohang -Sunrise
11 Apr 2026Sitting by the window and absorbing one more great sunrise along Yeonggildae beach. We are now ready to move on from Pohang.
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Pohang to Gangnueng
11 Apr 2026Booked the train ride from Pohang to Gangneung. Labelled as the most scenic coastal train ride as this is the route where the train goes nearest to the ocean.
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Gangnueng - Hotel Gyeongpo Soo
11-14 Apr 2026Physically not the best of hotels we had for this trip, broken cupboards and split flooring etc. Folks are friendly and location is good, 20m to the beach and lots of restaurant around.
Guess the favourite hobby here is wave watching ...
Reminder, do not come to Gyengpo beach on a weekend, the traffic jam is crazy and all hotels are booked up. Much nicer experience on a weekday.
Guess the favourite hobby here is wave watching ...
Reminder, do not come to Gyengpo beach on a weekend, the traffic jam is crazy and all hotels are booked up. Much nicer experience on a weekday.
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Gangneung - Chodang Tofu Street
11 Apr 2026Most restaurant here serve the famous Chadong Tofu. Made with domestic soya and deep seawater.
The stall we went to was closed for renovation. Saw 3 korean ladies dashed across the road to a restaurant, decided to follow them and landed up in this authentic, traditional looking restaurant.
Ordered the set so that we could try all the different types of tofu, firm, soft, flavoured, and in a spicy hotpot stew. The tofu taste and texture is really outstanding.
Hometown Sancheon Chodang Soft Tofu [Naver Map]
The stall we went to was closed for renovation. Saw 3 korean ladies dashed across the road to a restaurant, decided to follow them and landed up in this authentic, traditional looking restaurant.
Ordered the set so that we could try all the different types of tofu, firm, soft, flavoured, and in a spicy hotpot stew. The tofu taste and texture is really outstanding.
Hometown Sancheon Chodang Soft Tofu [Naver Map]
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Gangnueng - Seafood Dinner
11 Apr 2026Gyeongpo beach is lined with nothing but seafood stalls. For us, every stall looks and sells the same stuff, cant really differentiate, so close your eyes and do a random pick.
Eventually, we want to eat the grilled hagfish. We ordered the set but soon realised it was not a good choice as the set meant for "tourist" who dont eat much raw or spicy, which is not our case. Fish was ok but the rest of the dishes were average at best.
Eventually, we want to eat the grilled hagfish. We ordered the set but soon realised it was not a good choice as the set meant for "tourist" who dont eat much raw or spicy, which is not our case. Fish was ok but the rest of the dishes were average at best.
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Gangnueng - Bohemian Coffee
12 Apr 2026A trip to visit Park I-Chun's Bohemian Cafe. The man who is known as the 1st generation barista that started the artisan coffee culture in korea.
Liked his philosophy and roasting style. Both pourovers I tried retained a good body (not overly light) and still had much flora and nuances. His style is labelled as "Italian/Japanese".
There is another Bohemian roasters outlet, but this is the main branch where he still serves on Thursday to Sunday only. Not an easy place to get to, I guess that why many described it as a coffee pilgrimage type of place π
Bohemian Bagichu Coffee Main Branch [Naver Map]
Bohemian Coffee Website
Liked his philosophy and roasting style. Both pourovers I tried retained a good body (not overly light) and still had much flora and nuances. His style is labelled as "Italian/Japanese".
There is another Bohemian roasters outlet, but this is the main branch where he still serves on Thursday to Sunday only. Not an easy place to get to, I guess that why many described it as a coffee pilgrimage type of place π
Bohemian Bagichu Coffee Main Branch [Naver Map]
Bohemian Coffee Website
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Gangneung - Flounder Mulhoe
12 Apr 2026Sacheon mulhoe village seems like the best place to try this dish. Almost every stall by the sea port sells Hoetjop (sliced raw fish), no clue which stall to try.
A big crowd of locals overflowing at this stall, seems like a good indication. We bravely wrote our names on the reservation list. Only English name on the list, another good sign that it is the real deal π
A specialist stall with only 3 items on the menu, uses only flounder and surely did not disappoint in terms of taste.
Super yummy cold raw fish slices in a spicy and tangy soup. π
Also order the rockfish seaweed soup, nice thick broth.
The banchan also had an interesting local corn.
Definitely worth the ride here.
Jangan Hoetjip
[Naver Map]
A big crowd of locals overflowing at this stall, seems like a good indication. We bravely wrote our names on the reservation list. Only English name on the list, another good sign that it is the real deal π
A specialist stall with only 3 items on the menu, uses only flounder and surely did not disappoint in terms of taste.
Super yummy cold raw fish slices in a spicy and tangy soup. π
Also order the rockfish seaweed soup, nice thick broth.
The banchan also had an interesting local corn.
Definitely worth the ride here.
Jangan Hoetjip
[Naver Map]
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Gangneung - Sacheon Port to Gyeongpo Beach
12 Apr 2026The local bus runs only every few hours. 6 km stroll along the beach to get back to the hotel. More wave watching at breakwaters and more beach IG photo booth.
Stopping by Terarosa Forest Cafe for an espresso and a short exploration of the Sunpo wetlands.
Stopping by Terarosa Forest Cafe for an espresso and a short exploration of the Sunpo wetlands.
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Gangneung - Fun Eats
11-13 Apr 2026- Veggie bread tasted as good as they looked.
- Soontofu ice cream.
- Bakery and cafes are usually museum-sized layout.
- Soontofu ice cream.
- Bakery and cafes are usually museum-sized layout.
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Gangneung - Haslla Art World
13 Apr 2026A quirky and fun outdoor modern art museum high up along the coast.
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Sokcho - Dongmyeong Port to Abai Village
14 Apr 2026Exploring the view points around Dongmyeong port.
Pre-lunch snack of Tempura π€ and perilla leaf along the harbour.
An easy walk to Abai village, an aging village which used to be part of north korean.
Pre-lunch snack of Tempura π€ and perilla leaf along the harbour.
An easy walk to Abai village, an aging village which used to be part of north korean.
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Sokcho - Abai Village
14 Apr 2026The specialities here are the squid sundae and the Abai Sundae, of pig blood, ground meat, various veg and glutinous rice. The Abai makgeolli (a lighter and sour style) made a great pairing for the sausages with the fermented pollack.
If you are very full, stuff the last piece in, and still thinks that it is extremely tasty, then it passes the litmus test of being called "Extremely Good" ... LOL.
2nd Generation Songnim Korean Sausage Restaurant Abaimaeul Main Branch [Naver Map]
If you are very full, stuff the last piece in, and still thinks that it is extremely tasty, then it passes the litmus test of being called "Extremely Good" ... LOL.
2nd Generation Songnim Korean Sausage Restaurant Abaimaeul Main Branch [Naver Map]
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Sokcho - Beach and Around
14-15 Apr 2026LeCollective Sokcho Beach, modern, clean, 5 mins to the beach, 15 mins walk to eMart.
Dinner in today, braised trotters with seang makgeoli.
Dinner in today, braised trotters with seang makgeoli.
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Goseong - DMZ Observatory
15 Apr 2026Last minute decision to visit the eastern part of the DMZ. No tunnels here but probably quieter compare to the DMZ trip from Seoul.
Passing the checkpoints that serves as "tank blocker", where they could drop this concrete wall to seal off the road in an "emergency".
Strolling through the DMZ museum with various artifacts, propaganda leaflets, etc from the war. They imported a piece of the original berlin wall, symbolising the desire for unification.
Unfortunately, the weather was not on our side and totally fogged out the North Korea view.
Thanks to a great guide Chan that made the trip relaxing and informative. [Tripadvisor Link]
Passing the checkpoints that serves as "tank blocker", where they could drop this concrete wall to seal off the road in an "emergency".
Strolling through the DMZ museum with various artifacts, propaganda leaflets, etc from the war. They imported a piece of the original berlin wall, symbolising the desire for unification.
Unfortunately, the weather was not on our side and totally fogged out the North Korea view.
Thanks to a great guide Chan that made the trip relaxing and informative. [Tripadvisor Link]
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Goseong - Wanggok Village
15 Apr 2026Lunch at a restaurant ran by a 3rd generation owner for typical north korean cusines.
After which, we went to the Wangkok Village. Home to 50 families, with subsidy from the government, preserved the original korean architecture. Set in a totally serene environment surrounded by mountains, it stops time.
We had a relax rest and chit chat by the lotus pond ... till we were ready to go back to sokcho.
Hwajinpo Bakposu Garden [Naver Map]
Wanggok Village [Naver Map]
After which, we went to the Wangkok Village. Home to 50 families, with subsidy from the government, preserved the original korean architecture. Set in a totally serene environment surrounded by mountains, it stops time.
We had a relax rest and chit chat by the lotus pond ... till we were ready to go back to sokcho.
Hwajinpo Bakposu Garden [Naver Map]
Wanggok Village [Naver Map]
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Sokcho - Seokransan National Park
16 Apr 2026Cable car ride and hike up the stony peak for a viewpoint of sokcho city.
Sharing the great views with lots of other folks there too π€£
After lunch, attempted the ulsanbawi route.
Sharing the great views with lots of other folks there too π€£
After lunch, attempted the ulsanbawi route.
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Enroute to Gyejoam Grotto
16 Apr 2026I especially like this temple carved into the rock. Understood that they selected the largest rock that is shaped like a ζ¨ι±Ό to crave into.
We were not successful trying to shake the Heundeul Rock (Rocking stone) π
We were not successful trying to shake the Heundeul Rock (Rocking stone) π
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Ulsanbawi Almost
16 Apr 2026We bailed π
with 600m of 45 degrees ascent left. Probably another 500+ more stairs or more to reach Ulsanbawi rock.
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Sinheungsa Temple
16 Apr 2026Located at the foothills of Seoraksan. The main dharma hall houses a wooden buddha from the Joseon period.
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Sokcho - Hanwoo Dinner
16 Apr 2026Craving for one more Hanwoo grill before we go back to Seoul. Beef quality here is expectational.
λ―Έμ³€μ (Michyeot Beef) [Naver Map]
λ―Έμ³€μ (Michyeot Beef) [Naver Map]
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Seoul - Arrived and Check-in
18-20 Apr 2026The express bus from Sokcho to Seoul was efficient and very comfortable.
Traffic jams, hot weather, crowded tourist streets, we were jolted back into reality π
Sunbee Hotel is as good as what the reviews online said. Good location and the front desk folks were fantastic and well prepared with all the necessary local area information in hardcopy and online. π
Did not managed to secure a reservation to the audeum museum, guess it would be a next trip then.
Traffic jams, hot weather, crowded tourist streets, we were jolted back into reality π
Sunbee Hotel is as good as what the reviews online said. Good location and the front desk folks were fantastic and well prepared with all the necessary local area information in hardcopy and online. π
Did not managed to secure a reservation to the audeum museum, guess it would be a next trip then.
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Seoul - Changdeokgung Palace and Secret Garden
19 Apr 2026Blazzing hot day.
We were lucky to get tickets onsite to the
Changdeokgung Secret Garden without reservations.
We were lucky to get tickets onsite to the
Changdeokgung Secret Garden without reservations.
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Gwanghuamun & Itaewon
18-21 Apr 2026Gwanghuamun Palace is closed today but we took a walk around the exterior compound and the museum of King Sejeong and Admiral Yi Sun-sin.
Realised that we did not try jjajangmen in korea yet, so decided to seek out a Chinese restaurant for lunch.
Short walk around Itaewon, quick shopping.
Realised that we did not try jjajangmen in korea yet, so decided to seek out a Chinese restaurant for lunch.
Short walk around Itaewon, quick shopping.
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Seoul - Coffee
18-21 Apr 2026RULICOFFEE
[Naver Map]
If you are serious about Geisha beans, then Ruli is the place to go.
DOZO ROASTERY COFFEE [Naver Map]
Dozo has a nice little roaster where you can purchase beans and it get roasted on the spot.
Fritz Cafe Wonseo [Naver Map]
Alto Coffee Bar [Naver Map]
If you are serious about Geisha beans, then Ruli is the place to go.
DOZO ROASTERY COFFEE [Naver Map]
Dozo has a nice little roaster where you can purchase beans and it get roasted on the spot.
Fritz Cafe Wonseo [Naver Map]
Alto Coffee Bar [Naver Map]
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Seoul - Food Places
18-21 Apr 2026Just a consolidation of various food places in Seoul for reference
KOONG [Naver Map]
Gobong Samgaetang Myeong-dong Branch [Naver Map]
SEOGWANMYWONOG [Naver Map]
Artist Bakery Anguk [Naver Map]
Jayeondosaltbread&house [Naver Map]
KISEKATSU ANGUK [Naver Map]
orenoramen insa [Naver Map]
KOONG [Naver Map]
Gobong Samgaetang Myeong-dong Branch [Naver Map]
SEOGWANMYWONOG [Naver Map]
Artist Bakery Anguk [Naver Map]
Jayeondosaltbread&house [Naver Map]
KISEKATSU ANGUK [Naver Map]
orenoramen insa [Naver Map]
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Korean Bagels
21-22 Apr 2026We were lucky to stay 300m away from this bagel stall, great fresh wood oven bagels for breakfast and packing some for the folks at home.
Kokkiri Bagel Insa-dong [Naver Map]
Kokkiri Bagel Insa-dong [Naver Map]
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Incheon to Singapore
22 Apr 2026Waiting for flight home, wrapping up a month of new experiences in a different country.
One more bibimbap for the road. π
Then it is Home-Sweet-Home
One more bibimbap for the road. π
Then it is Home-Sweet-Home
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Peak bloom last for 10 days, mother nature's lesson that beauty is transient. As the sun sets, orange hue on the trees, petals gently fall, as we watch the season draws to a close.