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Seafood Jjamppong
Food & Drinks, Travel Guide

Ultimate food guide to Jeju Island – on a budget!

Jeju Island is the ultimate getaway heaven for Koreans. A short flight away from the mainland is a paradise on Earth, or known as the ‘Hawaii of Asia’. I had high hopes for the island seeing shows that document the daily catch by haenyeon, the breathtaking sunset scenes, the pretty stacked stone walls, tangerine farms and an endless list of beautiful nature. A spoiler alert: I ended up didn’t enjoy Jeju Island as much as I thought I would but…

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January 19, 2020
Jindo bus stop
Accommodation, Travel Guide

Homestay in Jindo – the tranquil island life of South Korea

For a true slow-paced life, there’s nothing like visiting an island, a homestay in the countryside that’s nowhere near the city life we are accustomed to. For that, we chanced upon a what you could say is a seemingly dubious Airbnb with tons of photographs taken with, perhaps a 2G phone but none of which is a clear photo of the room. You may question how did we still decide to go ahead with the booking? Well, what really appealed…

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January 11, 2020
Cheomseongdae observatory tower
Travel Guide

Here’s how lazy you can be in Gyeongju – 5 best things to do in Korea’s ancient capital

With so many day trips option available from Busan, we chose Gyeongju. An hour ride away, we arrived in the ancient capital of Silla dynasty also widely known as the museum without walls. Gyeongju is famous for its ‘photo spots’ among locals on Instagram but most importantly, it is home to several World Heritage UNESCO sites and of course, the traditional Korean meal and locally grown barley products. Most importantly, it is easier to take it slow in Gyeongju than…

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January 4, 2020
Gamcheon Culture Village
Travel Guide

Walk-through the history of Busan in 24 hours

Busan today is a thriving seaport and international financial hub. However, the second biggest city in Korea has her roots tied to a painful history from the 50s Korea war that lasted for 3 years and has not drawn an ideal conclusion just yet. In remembrance of her history, let us visit places and eat foods that were created as a result of the war when Busan was the provisional capital. You could also visit the museums that put together…

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December 28, 2019
Gwangalli Bridge
Travel Guide

5 tourist things to avoid in Busan – here’s what to do instead

Some people find joy in crowds and some have negative emotions tagged to it. Striking a balance between famous tourist attractions and hidden gems is no easy feat. It requires time and effort during pre-trip planning. Visiting tourist attractions have its benefits: easy to get to, plenty of food options, photogenic backdrops but some things for sure, they are definitely overcrowded and very likely, also overpriced. We clearly do not enjoy getting shoved around when travelling. With the same visiting…

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December 21, 2019
Dwaeji Gukbap
Food & Drinks, Travel Guide

What to eat in Busan – 10 representative foods of Busan

Busan is still not the first choice of city to visit for travellers in South Korea – most have to agree that Seoul is. This time round, we decided to focus a bulk of our time in this city and we discovered not only it is extremely tourist-friendly, the attractions are breathtaking but most importantly, what makes up the city is its delicious food. We are so excited to put together this article on our great finds in Busan, and…

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December 14, 2019
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