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Top 10 Things to Do in Seoul

Sun, 09/07/2014 - 10:44 - SeoulSearching

I've been writing Seoul Searching for just over five years now and although I've mentioned a lot of great places to visit, it recently came to my attention that I have yet to put together a list of the best things to do in the city. Of course, "best" is a highly subjective word, and while everyone has their own ideas of what a visitor should experience during his or her stay, I have my own personal favorites. So, without further ado, here are the top ten things you should do on your stay in Seoul:

10. Tap into your artsy side

Dae-oh Book Store 33 Cafe: A Place of History, Culture and Family

Wed, 08/06/2014 - 19:40 - SeoulSearching

When I first moved to Korea, I spent every minute of my free time getting lost in the neighborhoods of Seoul. Wandering the unknown became a hobby and through it, I was able to learn a lot about my new home and discover many a hidden gem, whether it be a cafe, an interesting sculpture or a peaceful green space to sit and rest for a while.

As time went on and I grew accustomed to my new city, the neighborhoods lost a bit of their magic and I became slightly jaded. Over the past few weeks, however, I began to miss those afternoons spent in solitude and discovery and decided to get back to exploring the streets of the city. The historic district of Seochon-dong was first on my list. I had no expectations, which is probably why I was so delighted to have stumbled upon Dae-oh Book Store 33 Cafe.

Jeondae Gamdaek

Mon, 05/19/2014 - 15:39 - mmpkorea

Name: Jeondae Gamdaek (전대감댁) Location: Gyeongbukgung (경북궁) Reviewed by: Makgeolli Mamas and Papas on 12th April. Thoughts: Down the winding alleyway near Gyeongbukgung station, passing an intersting mix of traditional […]

Asan Folk Festival 2013!!

Mon, 12/02/2013 - 22:34 - mmpkorea

This time of year is always a busy season for Makgeolli, and we are only now getting the time to collect ourselves and reflect on the past few months. Back in October we had the annual Asan Folk Village Festival weekend. MMPK teamed up with the always awesome Susubori Academy, along with their expat brewing instructors Becca Baldwin and Dan Lenaghan, to offer a weekend of open air makgeolli classes.

Free Makgeolli Making Class at Asan Folk Festival!!

Mon, 10/07/2013 - 20:03 - mmpkorea

It’s here again! Last year we teamed up with Susubori Academy to host free makgeolli making classes at the Asan Folk Village as part of their annual festival. It was a truly excellent time, and we had so much fun brewing makgeolli in the outdoors and enjoying each other’s company. And this year it’s happening again!

"Dreams come true" trip to the Myeongjae mansion at Nonsan

Wed, 09/25/2013 - 12:21 - meoww

Hanok Hideaways

Tue, 01/08/2013 - 18:47 - SeoulSearching

The creak of old wooden floors. The sliding of beautifully crafted doors. The upward curves of tiled roofs and the enchanting calm of courtyards. Hanoks, or traditional Korean houses, are delightful dwellings where those who enter them can't help but be hypnotized by their charm. Constructed in accordance with nature and geographical location, hanoks were the preferred type of home by Koreans until last century. Due to population growth and lack of space, Koreans in bigger cities have since been forced to build upward and live in unattractive cement structures. This is especially true in Seoul, where residents prefer more modern homes with larger living spaces. Still, there are a few places in the Korean capital where visitors can bask in the beauty of the hanok.

WKB Tour - Day 4

Tue, 11/13/2012 - 00:49 - GiselaVerdin

We woke up early and had breakfast at the Guest House :) I can only remember eating rice, soup and banchan but I don't recall exactly what it was, I was still sleepy and I didn't have any cameras with me to document my food haha, we packed all of our stuff and were told our bus had arrived.... OUR BUS!....because we are cool like that we didn't have a VAN...nop we had a WHOLE bus forthe 11 of us... it was like being a Rockstar ~~(Ok no)~~ hahaha... I still remember Grace feeling shy telling us we were not taking a small bus or a van but a bus.... I know we all liked it :D

Story of the Blue Star (푸른별 주막)

Tue, 10/09/2012 - 23:16 - mmpkorea

Name: Story of the Blue Star (푸른별 주막)

Location: Insadong

Reviewed by:Mamas ’& Papas on: 22nd September, 2012

Thoughts: Story of the Blue Star has had a lot of positive write ups, the Huffington Post even calling it “One of the coolest little bars in the whole world”. It is a rustic and relaxed little spot, hidden in the back alleys of Insadong in a converted Hanok. It’s run by a famous stage and film actor, Choi Il Soon, whose true passion is travel. The food is all organic, the makgeolli fresh and unique, and the atmosphere cozy and comfortable.

Destination: Jeonju, part 1 (Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do)

Thu, 03/17/2011 - 08:36 - oneweirdglobe

Jeonju has just enough to offer for a full weekend – not so much that you feel overwhelmed, but enough that you like you saw it all. There’s enough variety in the sights, enough walking, and enough places to take pictures for your friends back home. There’s even a couple of local dishes worth trying. It ain’t perfect, but as a weekend getaway it’s hard to beat.