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My South Korea travelogue so far Incheon + Jeju-do Self Drive Day 1: MAS, Car Rental Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival Jeju-do Self Drive Day 2: Yeongsil Trail at Hallasan National Park (Part 1) Jeju-do Self Drive Day 2: Jusangjeolli Cliff, Yongmeori Coast Cheonjiyeon Falls (Part 2) Jeju-do...
I knew I wanted to try patbingsu when I visited Korea. So when I was in Jeonju on day 7 of my South Korea trip, I visited a patbingsu shop by the name of Grandmas Best or 외할머니솜씨 (Oe Halmeoni Somssi). Loosely translated it means grandmas skill. The shop is actually...
When I planned to visit Jeonju, Jeonju bibimbap top my list of the food I want to eat. So on day 7 of my South Korea trip, I went to Gajok Hoegwan beaming with lots of expectation. We arrived at 12pm sharp and tables were just about 60% occupied. Wide arrays of banchan and gold []가족회관 Gajok...
When the owner of Bukyungdang Hanok Guesthouse, Mr Lee told us about the famous PNB Bakery in Jeonju Hanok Village, he advised us to try their famous choco pies. When in Jeonju Hanok Village, youll see visiting school kids, locals and tourist with a bag or two of PNB goodies in hand. Such is the...
We had kongnamul gukbap for breakfast on day 7 of my South Korea trip in Jeonju. Kongnamul gukbap 콩나물국밥 means soybean sprouts soup with rice. Its yet another famous food in Jeonju which you must try. Because soybean sprout contains asparaginic, it can help dissolve alcohol. Thats why...
When Asos had their summer sale recently, I took the opportunity to check out what they have to offer. I sincerely have not given up on Asos yet after my first purchase let down for Im loving my studded duffle bag tremendously albeit its low quality material. The parcel arrived today after exactly 2...
Gain Makgeolli Restaurant is yet another eating place recommended by our guesthouse owner, Mr Lee. We told him we wanted to try a makgeolli restaurant and he introduces this one which is just in the vicinity of Jeonju Hanok Village. Makgeolli 막걸리 is Korean traditional rice wine and is a well-known...
My South Korea travelogue so far Incheon + Jeju-do Self Drive Day 1: MAS, Car Rental Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival Jeju-do Self Drive Day 2: Yeongsil Trail at Hallasan National Park (Part 1) Jeju-do Self Drive Day 2: Jusangjeolli Cliff, Yongmeori Coast Cheonjiyeon Falls (Part 2) Jeju-do...
I came to know about Veteran all thanks to the recommendation of Mr Lee, the owner of Bukyungdang Hanok Guesthouse (my accommodation for 2 nights in Jeonju). As soon as we arrived at his guesthouse on day 6 of our South Korea trip, Mr Lee sat us down and asked us What is your plan...
My South Korea travelogue so far Incheon + Jeju-do Self Drive Day 1: MAS, Car Rental Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival Jeju-do Self Drive Day 2: Yeongsil Trail at Hallasan National Park (Part 1) Jeju-do Self Drive Day 2: Jusangjeolli Cliff, Yongmeori Coast Cheonjiyeon Falls (Part 2) Jeju-do...
My South Korea travelogue so far Incheon + Jeju-do Self Drive Day 1: MAS, Car Rental Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival Jeju-do Self Drive Day 2: Yeongsil Trail at Hallasan National Park (Part 1) Jeju-do Self Drive Day 2: Jusangjeolli Cliff, Yongmeori Coast Cheonjiyeon Falls (Part 2) Jeju-do...
I am fascinated by bungeoppang ever since I saw them in Korean dramas. I didnt know what its called until I saw a post made by Maangchi. This Korean Bungeoppang 붕어빵 is similar to Japanese fish pastry called Taiyaki 鯛焼き. Bungeo 붕어 means crucian carp and 빵 means bread.
Chesters eyes, the white part became red few months ago but it got better. Recently the redness came back. When he has red eyes, there will be mucus and crust formed. Also few months ago I also noticed Chesters eyes is kinda bluish. Initially I thought its because of light reflection...
Chester was given few packets of dehydrated treats courtesy from Barkery Oven recently (tsk my dog is more famous than me!). Barkery Oven owner is Chui Shia, a petite lady who I have the pleasure to meet at her dog booth in Publika recently. She is a dog treats baker specializing in wheat free treats...
Kitkat that can be baked??? Yup, thats right! Interesting eh? I first heard about this bakeable KitKat few weeks ago from my Instagram friend Benny. He sent some to me since its not available in Malaysia. KitKat Baked Mini Pudding Flavour. Not looking KitKat like because uhmmm it got mushy...
My South Korea travelogue so far Incheon + Jeju-do Self Drive Day 1: MAS, Car Rental Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival Jeju-do Self Drive Day 2: Yeongsil Trail at Hallasan National Park (Part 1) Jeju-do Self Drive Day 2: Jusangjeolli Cliff, Yongmeori Coast Cheonjiyeon Falls (Part 2) Jeju-do...
Busan is famous for gukbap 국밥 which is rice in soup (literally translated as soup rice). Near Haeundae Beach, there is a special road (Gunam-ro 21 beon-gil → road name) called gukbap alley. I read online there are two famous restaurants in this alley: 1. Haeundae Wonjo Halmae Gukbap...
I did a little shopping at Bangsan Market in Seoul, South Korea recently. Bangsan Market (방산 종합시장) which is just across the street from Gwangjang Market is quite a heaven for bakers as this is the place to go if you want to buy stuff like baking moulds, utensils, ingredients and equipments.
My DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom perfume is declining fast after more than a year usage. So when I was holidaying in South Korea recently, I knew this would be a good chance to grab a new perfume at the airport. Having tried Marc Jacobs miniature fragrances which I bought from Shanghai just last year,...
My South Korea travelogue so far Incheon + Jeju-do Self Drive Day 1: MAS, Car Rental Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival Jeju-do Self Drive Day 2: Yeongsil Trail at Hallasan National Park (Part 1) Jeju-do Self Drive Day 2: Jusangjeolli Cliff, Yongmeori Coast Cheonjiyeon Falls (Part 2) Jeju-do...