Useless Adult: Anam-dong

On a bright midday I took a trip to Anam-dong, a quiet neighbourhood north-east of Seoul’s centre. There is a path that follows one of...

Jun 6, 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...

May 1, 2022

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...

Aug 2, 2021

Mudaeruk: Sangsu

In the trendy residential area between Sangsu and Hapjeong stations is a hot spot for cafes. One of the biggest in the area is called...

Jul 11, 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,...

Apr 3, 2021

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 29, 2020

Hakrim: hyehwa

If you make your way up to Hyehwa, along the main street of Seoul’s old theatre district, you will see an old moss green sign with the...

Aug 17, 2020

Conhas: Hapjeong

From first glance, Conhas looks like a western style house. And that’s what it is, at least it was. The café, in Hapjeong was converted...

Aug 17, 2020

Pouring Out: Yeonhui-dong

Just above Yeonnamdong, in a quiet neighbourhood called Yeonhuidong, you can find one of my personal favourite cafes. Pouring Out is a...

May 17, 2020