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At daytime, you may never expect that this regular bridge, the Gwangandaegyo could transform into a world-class beauty and a must-see attraction when evening peeps in. Being the longest bi-level bridge over the ocean ever built in Korea, Gwangandaegyo is not just a quickway that connects Suyeong-do and Udong, but it also gives people a…
Truly a hidden paradise encircled by towering rocks, Soesokkak estuary, a must see Jeju destination where Mother Nature's tears seem to be collected as the water is precious and sparkling, is in lined with majestic cliffs and interesting lava formations, where pine trees are abundantly showcasing their fancy green colours. Located in the Seogwipo area…
The Korean ramyeon is a far cry from Japanese ramen is regardless of how phonetically close the two words are. Korean ramyeon basically translates to instant noodles and core to cooking this is the time you take for the curly noodles to cook. Overcooking it is marked as a failure – who wants to…
Hiking is a very challenging activity. Many daredevils would venture rocky and steep mountains carrying large gears in exchange for what they believe, a very promising and bold mountain experience. But an auspicious hiking experience doesn’t have to be extra dangerous to be considered ‘worth it’. All it takes is a little patience and perseverance.…
The Korean term for the dish raw crabs marinated in soy sauce sounds more like a tongue-twister: ganjang gejang. Repeat this ten times and familiarize yourself with the etymology. Gejang is two words, ‘ge’ being crab and ‘jang’ for condiment. The ganjang in the name refers to soy sauce in which the fresh and raw…
Ranked 9th among the most expensive shopping streets in the world, there is no doubt why Myeong-dong District have gained fame from all perimeters of the globe, attracting great numbers of fashion enthusiasts and shoppers year after year. The wide array of all your fashion and personal wants will surely make your head spin as…
The yukhoe is quite a delicacy when you consider it. Not many people can eat raw meat, but the Korean version of the fancily-named beef tartare is soft, tender, and flavorful. The meat is tenderized by way of marinating it in garlic, green onion, soy sauce, honey, ground black pepper, sesame oil and sesame seeds.…
If you wanted to experience the Joseon dynasty kind of living in Korean traditional houses also called hanok, the Bukchon hanok Village or North Village which dates to over 600 years of existence, is the best place to go. Located in between the famous palaces and ancient buildings in Seoul, you can also check out…
Originally built as an urban industrialization project, the Cheonggyecheon, which is a restoration of the stream that was once there before during the Joseon Dynasty, was praised as a major success in urban renewal and beautification and a center of cultural and economic activities. Was once a stream which was later on developed to an elevated highway,…
Jeyuk-bokkeum simply means spicy stir-fried pork, and the translation of this savory Korean dish would probably give you an idea how long – or how short – it would take you to create one. This still falls under the barbecue-type of Korean food, but as with many of the Korean dishes, this leans toward the…
Eggs are among the most versatile ingredients in the culinary world, sometimes involving a particularly complex and frustrating cooking method – but always a fulfilling choice when in need of a quick meal. In the world of Korean cuisine, there are several ways for eggs to be included in a meal but one that stands…
The kimbap is an important part of the Korean dosirak (packed lunch). Kimbap is simply rice rolls, perhaps best described as the Korean version of maki. There are fundamental differences between kimbap and the Japanese maki in manners of preparation and tradition. Kimbap is a popular choice for picnics as this log of goodness is…
Looking for a nice setting to experience bicycle tours, fishing, hiking, jet skiing, sight-seeing and many more fun activities? Its all in one place! Named after its resemblance to a lying cow, Udo island is situated off the eastern coast of Jeju Island, and it is also renowned as mini Jeju for it speaks of…
You don’t have to go all the way to the West for New York City’s Central Park because Songdo International City’s Central Park will give the New York vibe to you. The centerpiece of Songdo IBD’s green space plan, the Songdo Central Park is a public park inspired by New York City’s Central Park and…
Think rice meal in Korean food and you’ll most likely end up with bibimbap as its quintessential representative. Bibimbap means mixed rice and while it can be understood as anything as toppings, there still is a set of standard ingredients for a standard bibimbap. It is quite easy to deviate from the original, but the…
Snails are small and pretty much a slowpoke – but the amount of time you’ll take in eating golbaengi-muchim is anything but slow. This spicy moon snail dish is actually a salad in the Korean food language, with somen noodles served separately in nice, neat rows. It’s also an anju, or a food that you…
