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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
Bonghwangru Observatory
Travel Guide

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
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
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