Category: Travel

The lantern displays were just one component of the week-long festival leading up to the Buddha’s birthday celebration, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Traditional Korean rice cakes and pour over coffee for breakfast

Food
Travel

July 19, 2023August 30, 2023 Alvin Lee

Rice is a staple in many Asian countries. Besides being the main source of carbohydrates, it’s also used to make different types of sweets.

For jeongmal delizioso Korean fusion food, head to Banjoo Iksun

July 15, 2023August 30, 2023 Alvin Lee

Beautifully browned potato dumplings and generous chunks of smoky bacon floated on a pool of vibrantly green perilla leaf cream.

A relaxing afternoon interlude at Tteuran Teahouse in Ikseondong

Drink
Travel

July 8, 2023June 26, 2023 Alvin Lee

As you step through the heavy wooden doors, you can’t help but feel a sense of serenity sweep over your entire body.

Masan Seafood and their ugly delicious agujjim

Food
Travel

July 5, 2023September 3, 2023 Alvin Lee

Monkfish may possibly be the ugliest fish in the world, but it also happens to be one of the most delicious.

Comforting pork soup at Donsubaek for our first meal in Seoul

Food
Travel

July 1, 2023May 4, 2024 Alvin Lee

After a six plus hour flight and faced with an unexpected drop in temperature, a piping hot bowl of pork soup really hit the spot.

Ryse Hotel is right in the heart of bustling Hongdae

Travel

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 Alvin Lee

During our previous trips to Seoul, we stayed in Myeongdong, Dongdaemun and City Hall. This time, I decided to try a new neighbourhood in the Western part of Seoul.