I’d tried makgeolli,  a traditional Korean rice wine,  before and really liked it, so when my friend suggested Sannulim 1992 for drinks, I was more than happy with their choice. The place has a huge selection of makgeolli to try, along with Korean dishes made for sharing and pairing with your drinks. The interiors had a rustic, cozy…

Ikseon Chwihyang is a popular restaurant in Ikseon-dong known for its Korean fusion dishes, particularly its pasta. It’s also known for having long queues, so when my friend and I went around lunchtime and only had to wait about five minutes for a table, I’d say we got pretty lucky. The restaurant itself has a cozy, rustic and homey…

I’ve been to Seoul several times, and the War Memorial of Korea was one of those places I eventually decided to add to my itinerary because I wanted to see something a little different. If you’re interested in history, particularly war history, there’s a lot here to explore, and you could easily spend a few hours going through the e…

Rain Report had been on my list of cafes to visit in Seoul mostly because of its unusual concept – it rains there every day, regardless of the actual weather outside. In winter, they switch things up with artificial snow instead, which honestly makes me want to come back just to see it. There are two locations in Seoul, but I visite…

The N.Flying Fan Con was the main reason I went to Macao in the first place. When N.Flying initially announced their fan meet in Seoul, I wanted to go, but my schedule didn’t permit it. Taipei and Japan were announced later, but neither of those dates worked for me either. Then came Macao, which was finally a stop that fit my schedu…

Away from the huge resorts and bright lights of Cotai, Macao’s old town shows a completely different side of the city. This is where you’ll find historic streets, Portuguese-influenced architecture, temples, churches, small shops, and many of Macao’s best-known landmarks. at the Ruins of St. Paul's The historic center is also co…