Seoul has a little something for everyone, whether you're a history buff, a foodie, or a lifelong lover of K-pop. The city is one of the biggest in the world, so when it comes to where to stay in Seoul, it's important to keep in mind what you want to …
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Interview: Emily Paek, Founder of Public Chocolatory
"I think even if the [cacao] beans are all the same, but the makers are different, the outcome is very different."-Emily Paek, Founder of Public ChocolatoryEmily Paek was one of the first craft chocolate makers in Korea, and quite frankly, it's …
Daytrip From Seoul: Hani Lavender Farm (하늬 라벤더 팜)
Have you ever wanted to wander through a lavender field in full bloom, and then lamented not being in Europe in the summertime? Enter: Hani Lavender Farm. Welcome to the late springtime flower fields of your dreams, located just south of the DMZ, in …
Chocolate On The Road: South Korea
"In those days, suddenly in Korea, the specialty coffee is booming. So, why just only coffee? Because, you know, cocoa is a more interesting item. So for the first time, I introduced bean to bar chocolate to Korea."-Eddie Kim, Co-founder of Bonaterra …
Korean Chocolate Culture: From Bean to Bar & Beyond
Korean chocolate is a topic close to my heart, as I've been living in South Korea for the last three years, and watched the local market blossom. However, South Korea is rarely— if ever— associated with great chocolate. It's not that Korean chocolate …
South Korea Itinerary: 2 Weeks Or Less (From A Local)
I have so many feelings about South Korea. Two weeks in Korea? Try three years. That's how long I've lived here by now, discovering the country's beautiful places and the people who live there. So while I could write a South Korea itinerary centered …
How & Why to Visit CoEx Coffee Expo in Seoul
If you've ever been to Seoul, you've seen the evidence of thousands of coffee shops, one or two per corner. Over the last couple of decades, coffee has also managed to invade the homes of millions of Koreans, and stage several annual coffee festivals …
Busan Chocolate Guide: 9 Shops To Check Out
The Busan chocolate scene is all over the place. Unlike chocolate in Seoul, Busan chocolate shops are all ridiculously far apart via public transportation. It took me a few several trips to Busan to be able to visit them all, so whether you're a …
Where To Stay In Busan + Itinerary From A Local
For Koreans, Busan is a popular weekend getaway, especially from Seoul. It's got the beach & ocean vistas, abundant seafood, and the most famous living village in Korea: Gamcheon Culture Village. If you hate flying, you can take a bus or a train …
How To Visit A Korean Chocolate Festival: Seoul Salon Du Chocolat
Every January in Seoul, either the second or third weekend of the month is dedicated to the Seoul Salon Du Chocolat, held in Gangnam's CoEx Mall. The 4-day show features a chocolate fashion show, several international & local craft chocolate …
