If you’re looking for authentic Korean food in Seoul, a good rule of thumb, which I've mentioned here several times, is to go to places that specialize in just a few dishes. When a restaurant focuses on only a handful of menu items, you know they’ve mastered them. One perfect example is Gobong Samgyetang. Located in Myeongdong, …

I’ve been listening to N.Flying for a while now, especially after hearing 'Star' from the soundtrack of the K-drama 'Lovely Runner'. Even before I got into K-pop through BTS, I was always into band music, even during my teen and young adult years. So when I started listening to N.Flying more seriously, their sound fe…

Spending 10 days in London and 5 days in Edinburgh gave me a good feel for what traveling around the UK is actually like. Before the trip, I had the usual questions about transport, safety, payments, and how different things would be compared to the Philippines. After two weeks there, a few practical lessons stood out. These aren’t …

Edinburgh and bookshops just make sense together. With the city’s literary history and strong reading culture, it’s not hard to find independent bookstores and big chains tucked into historic buildings. I always try to visit at least one bookstore when I travel, and in Edinburgh, Waterstones was the obvious choice after seeing sever…

Edinburgh has a reputation for being expensive, and it can be if you’re buying tickets for every major attraction. But I quickly realised you can see and experience a huge part of the city without spending much at all. Some of my favourite moments there were completely free. Dean Village If you’re planning your trip around a budget,…

I didn’t expect to spend that much time at the National Museum of Scotland, but it ended up being one of the most worthwhile stops in Edinburgh. It’s one of those places you can pop into “just for a bit” and then realise an hour or two has passed. The Grand Gallery What I liked most is that it doesn’t feel niche or overly academic. …