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Korean Marinated Raw Red Crab in Sokcho City
Food & Drinks, Travel Guide

6 famous foods in Sokcho – are they a hit or miss?

Sokcho, a charming coastal city nestled in the northeastern part of South Korea. The city is known for its fresh seafood and vibrant flavours. Beyond seafood, Sokcho is also celebrated for its unique local delicacies. After concluding my South Korea trip covering nine different cities, Sokcho is one of the best food cities. Despite some misses during my short stay, the hit dishes scored extremely high. If you only have a short stay in this city, consider prioritise your visits…

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June 18, 2023
Travel Guide

3 worthy reasons for you to get out of Hoi An Ancient Town

We had high expectations for Hoi An – a UNESCO heritage town also known as the magical town of Vietnam. Colourful, hand-painted lanterns hung all across the ancient town shophouses, adding a new charm to the well-preserved buildings at night.  However, we were overwhelmed and confused on the first day. Are we the only ones who think that this so-called magical town is dampened by the massive crowds and overpriced activities, street foods and even a bottle of water sold…

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October 25, 2020
Ho Chi Minh mausoleum
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Lazy 48 hours guide to Hanoi

If this article is not your first one with us, you probably guessed it – our itineraries revolve around food. Well, that’s how it works in Hanoi at least. Walk like 10 steps and you’ll reach a stall selling food.  Vietnamese food is arguably our favourite cuisine in the world. It is more than just Pho. Ever since we embarked our 2-week journey in Vietnam, we have completely forgotten about Pho. You will see what we mean if you had…

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June 13, 2020
Bonghwangru Observatory
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You only need half a day in Damyang – and it’s worth it

Damyang is located way out of the tourists’ radar. It seems to be in the middle of nowhere so much that some call their trip to Damyang ‘off-the-beaten’ track. Travellers usually don’t include Damyang as part of the itinerary. We too, initially. Until we by chance, had to transfer at the metropolitan city, Gwangju where it only takes 30 minutes to reach the beautiful bamboo forest in Damyang. We stored our baggage at Gwangju Bus Terminal (U-Square) and jumped on…

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February 22, 2020
Briquette Pepper Paste Grilled Pork
Food & Drinks, Travel Guide

5 delicious restaurants in Jeonju you haven’t heard of on the internet

Jeonju, the food capital of South Korea. Well-known for its street foods and generous side dishes, there is no possibility of going on hunger in this city. There is, however, a big concern for travellers like us. True delicacies of the city are being buried by the street foods whose popularity is blown up by the internet. So let’s say you are looking for something outside of the tourist epicentre (also known as Jeonju Hanok Village), you’re in the right…

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February 15, 2020
Tangerine farm Jeju
Food & Drinks, Travel Guide

A quick guide to tangerine picking in Jeju

High sugar content and thin rinds – the two distinct traits of Jeju’s tangerines that made it stand out from the rest of the World. On Jeju island, it is not unusual to see a tangerine tree planted in their backyard. We went ahead with our tangerine picking experience while we were in Jeju. This activity is a cost-efficient alternative for any travellers who would like to try the famed Jeju tangerines at affordable prices. Overview Tourist-friendly Tangerine Farms in…

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February 1, 2020
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