Narrow Path is a small cafe tucked away on the quieter side of Hannam-dong. It has a more relaxed feel compared to the busier cafes in the area. When I visited, it wasn’t crowded at all, which made it a nice place to slow down for a bit after doing some shopping. From the outside, the place already has a lot of character. The brick …

Chompi had been on my list for a while, partly because it’s owned by the brother of BTS’s Suga. I ended up stopping by while spending time in Hannam-dong. It’s a cafe and restaurant that serves mostly lighter, healthier meals. The space has very clean, minimalist interiors with a bright and simple layout. It feels very modern, and t…

Dakgalbi is one of my favorite Korean dishes, so whenever I’m in Seoul, I try to have it at least once. On one of those visits, I ended up at Yoogane Dakgalbi, a well-known chain with several branches around the city, including a few in Myeongdong. I went to one of the Myeongdong locations during lunch. Even though Yoogane is quite …

Many people assume Seoul is an expensive city to visit, and in some ways, that reputation isn’t completely unfounded. Flights can be pricey depending on the season, and hotels in central areas like Myeongdong or Hongdae can add up quickly. But once you’re actually there, you realize that a lot of the best things to do in the city do…

After watching &Con4 in Singapore, I already knew I wasn’t done with this tour. When they announced Taipei as the last stop, happening on January 25, I told myself I had to be there. It felt right to end the tour where it would officially close. Securing the ticket was its own saga. Ticketing was through KKTIX, and I had to jump…

LeNu Chef Wai’s Noodle Bar has several locations around Singapore, and I happened to have one right across my hotel at City Square Mall. After a long day of sightseeing, I just wanted something filling and local for dinner. I stood there for a while debating where to eat because I didn’t want to default to fast food.  When I saw LeN…