As Jeju is an island surrounded by the sea on all four sides, you can find ports throughout the island. In Aewol, you can find “Aewol Port,” which is conveniently located along the way, so I decided to make a stop. “Jeju Aewol Port” Located in Aewol-ri, Aewol-eup, Jeju City, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Aewol Port is a coastal port. ...
In Jeju Island, there are many cafes where you can enjoy a view of the sea, but it can be somewhat challenging to find them when you’re actually looking. However, in Aewol, there are quite a few cafes with sea views. When it comes to the most famous sea view cafe in the Aewol area of Jeju Island, it’s “Bomnal ...
In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find a variety of cafes, both large and small. From large franchise cafes to smaller, independently operated ones with unique character, you can find a diverse range of cafes all in one place. The Gwanghwamun area can be considered one of Seoul’s major office-dense districts, where you can encounter numerous office workers. As a ...
During this trip to Jeju Island, I rented a car from “Blue Line Rent Car.” When I traveled to Jeju three years ago, the company was called “Blue Rent Car,” but over the past few years, they changed their name to “Blue Line Rent Car.” The location of their office has also changed slightly. In the past, I had to ...
The airline I used for my recent trip to Jeju Island was “Jeju Air”. Surprisingly, I had never flown with Jeju Air, which is considered one of the representative airlines for traveling to Jeju Island. I had used Jeju Air once before when I was going to Tokyo, but when traveling to Jeju Island, I usually opted for Korean Air ...
To the southeast of Seoul National University Entrance, there’s a small alley called “Sharosu-gil.” It’s known for its quaint and diverse restaurants and cafes, making it a popular destination for couples on dates. The name “Sharosu-gil” is a combination of “Shar” from Seoul National University’s symbol and “Garosu-gil” (Tree-Lined Road). In the past, it was known as “Naksungdae Market,” which ...
Baek Jong-won, a renowned culinary researcher, has launched a diverse range of dining brands. Among them is the franchise restaurant “Hong Kong Restaurant 0410,” which specializes in Chinese cuisine and can be found all over Korea. “Seoul National University Entrance Chinese Restaurant, Hong Kong Restaurant 0410” You can also find Hong Kong Restaurant at “Seoul National University Entrance.” To locate ...
Chueotang is a traditional Korean dish made by boiling loach, a type of freshwater fish, in a broth. It’s said that Chueotang is best enjoyed in the autumn, when loach is considered to be most flavorful. This is why Chueotang is sometimes referred to as “Chu” (autumn) + “otang” (fish soup). Chueotang, along with Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), is known ...
Kimgane is a franchise restaurant specializing in “kimbap.” In the past, cheap kimbap restaurants like Kimbap Heaven were common, but at some point, they became less visible. Instead, relatively higher-priced kimbap places with a bit more quality, such as “Kimgane” and “Baruda Kim Seonsaeng,” started to emerge. You can also find Kimgane across from the Gwanak-gu Office near Seoul National ...
Godiva is a global company based in Belgium that operates over 700 stores in more than 100 countries. The brand name “Godiva” is derived from Lady GODIVA, an 11th-century English noblewoman. The lady depicted sitting naked on a horse, which is the symbol of Godiva, was indeed Lady GODIVA. She bravely protested against her husband, who was planning to impose ...
In Sillim-dong, there is a restaurant that has been in business for over 20 years, serving delicious dishes using the uncommon combination of squid and pork belly. It’s called “Ocheomji.” “Seoul Sillim Ojingeo (Squid) Dish Specialty Restaurant, Ocheomji” The food you can taste at Ocheomji is centered around “squid.” Here are some of the menu items featuring dishes made with ...
On July 27, 1999, Starbucks landed in South Korea by opening its first branch in front of Ewha Womans University. In the early days, there was controversy due to the coffee being more expensive than a meal. However, now Starbucks has firmly established itself in South Korea. It has become a global company following in the footsteps of McDonald’s, creating ...