Feb 7, 2023

Department.en: Yeonnamdong

On a beautiful sunny day in early autumn, I took a trip to the fringe between Yeonnamdong and it’s quieter cousin Yonhuidong. Along one...

Nov 27, 2022

Neobeun: Seogwipo, Jeju Island

While on my trip to Jeju Island I headed down south to Seogwipo, the second largest city on the island. Just a five-minute walk away from...

Oct 23, 2022

Bunk Off: Seongnam City

While in Seongnam, a city just south of Seoul, I found myself in a newly developed apartment town outside of the city centre. On the...

May 1, 2022

Cafe Beyond Moon: Gyeongridan

Tucked in a small alleyway behind the main street of Gyeongridan gil, there is a white latticed brick wall with a high wooden door. If...

Feb 27, 2022

Volver: Hapjeong

On one of Hapjeong’s large main roads, lined with trees, there is a weathered white brick building. In the building is a stairway lit...

Sep 22, 2021

Moritzplatz: Hongdae

Back at the beginning of summer, my friend and I took a walk in the scorching afternoon sun in the area between Hongdae and Sinchon....

Aug 2, 2021

Sonydo: Dangsan

Just south of the Han River is Dangsan, an area filled with apartments and franchises. Not far from the train station you can find a...

May 15, 2021

Sandy Beach: Hongdae

On the border between Hongdae and Seogyo you will find a large grey multi-story building with a courtyard. This is the café and bakehouse...

Apr 18, 2021

Staff Picks: Seocheon

Part of Seocheon, the quiet neighbourhood on the left-hand side of Gyeongbokgung Palace, right opposite an elementary school, you can...

Apr 3, 2021

Tajagi: Haebangcheon

In the hills of Haebangcheon, either taking the bus or braving it on foot, you will encounter a small market. This once derelict market,...

Feb 6, 2021

Coalmine: Hongdae

Just down from the main shopping area of Hongdae, you can spot the dark brick arched exterior of Coalmine. This wasn’t the first time I’d...

Jan 12, 2021

Glomoedo: Jeju Island

Before leaving Jeju Island, my friend and I had a chance to stop by a little cozy café near Iho Taewoo beach. Glomoedo is in the coastal...

Dec 31, 2020

Fangsuojeong: Hapjeong

In the back streets of Hapjeong, tucked in between a residential area, you will come across the building of Fangsuojeong. This small cafe...

Nov 9, 2020

Café Sanrae: Gangbuk-gu

If you take the subway to the end of the Ui-Sinseol Line, you’ll be at the most northern part of Seoul. Though technically in Seoul,...

Nov 1, 2020

Turn Down Service: Yeonnam-Dong

Walking down to the further end of Yeonnamdong in a small side street, you can find the dark façade of Turn Down Service. The café and...

Oct 19, 2020

Almost Home CAFE: Gyeongridan

If you get off at Noksapyeong station and follow the street away from Itaewon, will find yourself on Gyeongridan-gil. The street and it’s...

Oct 11, 2020

Plouf: Yeonnam-dong

In what was once Hongdae’s quieter cousin, Yeonnam-dong, even despite corona, the neighbourhood is a hot spot for dates with cafes and...

Sep 29, 2020

Apartment Kiroon: Dongguk Univ.

In a somewhat strange location, down a small side street near Dongguk University station and in what looks like small business complex,...

Sep 17, 2020

Gwandongohrijin: Incheon

Here is the last café that I visited on my Songdo trip. My friend and I rented a car and drove about 30 minutes to Shinpo-dong, a very...

Aug 25, 2020

Grotto Coffee: Gongdeok

Down a small alleyway, behind Gongdeok’s high rises is where you will find the rock façade of Grotto Coffee. And even before you enter...