South Korea Blog

15 March 2026 Day 2 began exactly as a relaxing holiday should: with a lie-in that turned breakfast into lunch. My only real plan afterwards was to explore Seongsu, browse a few shops and stop for something cute to eat. Little did I know that “a few shops” would keep me occupied for the rest of the day! BREAKFAST AT JOJO KALGUKSU CITY HALL BRANCH The motto for this Korea trip was to chill and relax, and I clearly took that seriously. I woke up so late that breakfast became lu

14 March 2026 HELLO, KOREA! My first day in Seoul was all about settling in and easing into the trip with a day of shopping in Myeongdong. There was no packed sightseeing schedule, just plenty of wandering, browsing and eating. From a surprisingly delicious convenience-store breakfast to my first taste of soy-marinated crab, the food certainly got the trip off to a good start! UNEXPECTED MEAL IN KOREA My first order of business after landing in Korea? Finding something to eat

Even before my Korea trip, I had already saved so many pretty cafés I wanted to visit! From beautifully decorated spaces to desserts that looked almost too cute to eat, I kept finding reasons to stop for another café break. I thought I’d put together a little collection of the cafés I visited, the things we ordered and the photos I took along the way. If you enjoy a pretty café as much as I do, you might find a few to add to your list! SEONGSU DALIM BREAD The little bear brea