Monthly Archives: October 2013
Fresh Seafood at Noryangjin Fish Market 노량진수산시장
Getting there: LINE 1 Noryangjin Exit 1 (Walk 100m over the bridge) Noryangjin Fish Market is the largest wholesale and retail seafood market in Seoul and is definitely a place teeming with tourists. The market is opened 24 hours, with wholesale auctions starting early in the morning and fresh seafood ready to be served at […]
Hangang (Han River) Parks
I love watching Korean dramas (and TV shows) and one impression of Seoul that I get from watching these shows is that the Hangang (gang=river) is the place to go to meet people, for a romantic date, just be sad (basically it’s where everyone goes for everything). With that in mind, we decided that we […]
Marugame Udon 丸亀製麺 마루가메 제면 – Hongdae
Is it sad to say that we had been in South Korea for over a week and a half and never stayed out past 9pm? I’m serious! We wake us early (at first because of the jet lag) and just get tired relatively early every night. With only a couple days left in Seoul, we […]
Gangnam Style: Garosugil – Shopping, Coffee, and Ice Cream
What trip to South Korea is complete with out making our way to Gangnam (after the famous Gangnam Style)? Well, with that said we made out way there. There are several places to go to when you say you’re heading to Gangnam and it all depends on what you are looking for. It may not […]
Korean BBQ: Samgyupsal and More
When we think of Korean food, most of us will immediately think of Korean Barbeque. That was also the number 1 thing my friends and family told me to try before leaving for Korea. During my trip to South Korea, we went to three different cities; Daejeon, Jeju, and Seoul. In each of these cities we made sure to have barbeque; more specifically samgyupsal (my favorite).
Myeongdong: Shopping, Site Seeing, and a Snack
Shopping in Myeongdong Getting there: LINE 4 Myeongdong Exit 5, 6, 7, or 8 OR LINE 2 Euljiro1 (il)-ga Exit 5. Myeongdong is a big shopping district in Seoul and if you want to shop this IS the place to go! You will find cosmetics stores, small boutiques, department stores, foreign brands (such as Zara, […]
N Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower): 360 Views and Lots of Love
N Seoul Tower formally known as Namsan Tower named over the mountain it sits on was renamed after a big renovation in 2005. I have been to several other towers like this around the world but this one is a little different. It sits on top of a mountain and almost looks as though the […]
Yeolbong Jjimdak: Se7en’s Spicy Chicken 열봉찜닭 이대점 – Ehwa
Where (Phone Number and Address): 02-6338-1033 Daehyun 27-4, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul Click here for a Map and directions This restaurant was made famous after many A-list Korean celebrities started posting pictures of them eating at this restaurant – owned by idol singer Se7en. It specializes in a spicy braised chicken dish, and when I say it’s […]
Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, Bridge to Saeseom, Oedolgae Rock
A waterfall, a bridge, and a big rock; all within 5 minutes of each other. These three destinations are almost all next to each other, and if you’re in a time crunch or looking for a place to hike just outside of Seogwipo check out Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, Saeseom Island, and Oedolgae. Cheonjiyeon Waterfall Legend has […]
Wander Around the O’Sulloc Tea Museum
Located a little further away from almost everything towards the west of Jeju Island (in the middle of nowhere) is the O’Sulloc Tea Museum. There were a couple small exhibits near the entrance of the museum and we walked directed into what looks like the main exhibit. It’s a small exhibit of tea cups, tea […]
Green After the Rain 