Public Garden: Jongro

Along the Cheonggyecheon stream in Jongro, there is an entrance to a small indoor market. On a weekend at midday, the market is eerily...

Apr 4, 2023

Comfort: Huamdong

One clear evening, right up to the top of the hill past Haebangchon and on the outskirts of Huamdong, I found myself in front of a large...

Mar 12, 2023

House Plant: Hanam City

On a sunny fall afternoon I found myself in Hanam City, a new city right on the outskirts of Seoul. In a small factory area outside the...

Mar 8, 2023

Tacit: GoSeong

On a trip to the eastern coast of Korea near Goseong, I took a drive early one morning to Cheonggan beach. Just ten minute drive from...

Mar 1, 2023

East Side Vibe CluB: Goseong

If you make your way to the east side of Korea is a hot destination for vacationers, especially in the summer time.North of the more...

Jan 3, 2023

Anthracite: Hanlim, Jeju Island

While still on my Jeju trip, I headed to the north west side of the island around Hanlim. In a open country area is a long industrial...

Dec 3, 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...

Nov 27, 2022

Baekya: Mullae-dong

With the smell of machinery and cut steel on a summer's day, I found myself wandering the streets of Mullae-dong. In the neighbourhood...

Sep 21, 2022

Conhas Yeonhuidong: Yeonhuidong

In the residential part of Yeonhui-dong along a quiet street amongst beautiful villa homes, is a huge concrete building. Conhas...

Jul 9, 2022

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

Good News Cafe: Samgakji

Around Samgakji and Namyeong stations is a recent hot bed of new life. Tucked in-between old restaurants and buildings, new spaces are...

Apr 3, 2022

Fond Coffee: Seogyo

In the uncertain residential area where Seogyo, Mangwon and Hapjeong meet is a quaint café with a mini jungle out the front of it. While...

Feb 2, 2022

Type Samcheong: Anguk

Back at the end of summer, my friend and I took a stroll around Seoul’s palace and gallery territory. If you take a side street off the...

Dec 29, 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

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...

May 15, 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 18, 2021