South Korea Blog

Korea has a special place in my life. I was adopted from Korea as a baby, and over the years I have returned many times. Each trip has made me fall even more in love with the country. The food, the atmosphere, the mix of old and new, and the people who make every visit feel memorable.On the blog I share my experiences from my trips. The meals I still think about, the places I always return to, and the moments that make travel in Korea so much fun. If you are planning a trip or just curious about the country, I hope you find some inspiration here.

Korea: Patbingsu at Cafe Dal in Jeonju Hanok Village

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When Ella and I visited Jeonju Hanok Village, we came across a small café right in the middle of the village. It was one of those blazing hot summer days, …
South Korea: Jeju Island and Hallasan for beginners

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

We came to Jeju for beach life and relaxation, but after arriving, it didn’t take long before we decided that of course we also had to get to the summit …
Korean Fish Cake (Eomuk) at Masan Fish Market

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When I was visiting Ella in Korea, we went to Masan Fish Market, which is close to Ella’s old home. The market is a real foodie paradise, with so much …
Seoul: Lunch at Oneunjeong – Pork Rib Restaurant

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

It was Shinae who introduced us all to Oneunjeong on a trip to Seoul a couple of years ago. According to her, it is one of the best places to …
South Korea: Delicious Bibimbap at Hankook Jib in Jeonju

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

In Jeonju, we had dinner at Hankook Jib, which is a restaurant famous for its bibimbap. Bibimbap is a Korean dish with rice and various toppings including different kinds of …
Pyeongtaek: Attending a Korean wedding

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When AC and I were visiting Korea, my Korean friend Shinae asked if we wanted to come to her brother’s wedding. At first, we were a bit hesitant to accept …
Dalgona in Seoul

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Dalgona (달고나, ppopgi in Korean), is a traditional Korean candy that goes back to the 1960s and 1970s, when kids in Korea would spend their pocket money on dalgona after …
Korea: The night we ate a grilled fish head

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

We were walking around in Hyeopjae Beach, Jeju Island, looking for a place to eat, when we stumbled upon this cozy seafood restaurant. It was a very casual place, but …
Seoul: Suraksan – A hike to the top

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

One of the first days in Seoul, I decided to go hiking at Suraksan. Hiking is very popular in Korea, and it can get really crowded on the trails on …
Gaebul – Korean Penis Fish

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When I was visiting Ella in Korea, she took me to a traditional Korean seafood restaurant right across from Gijang Haenyeo Village. Haenyeo refers to the female divers who used …
My first dojang (Korean name stamp/name seal)

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

In Korea, the name stamp traditionally holds a special place. Known as dojang 도장 in Korean, these personal stamps/seals serve as an extension of your identity, much like a fingerprint …
Korean food: Chonggak Kimchi – Ponytail/bachelor kimchi

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When I was visiting Ella at her home in Masan, South Korea, last year, I was very fascinated by her kimchi fridge, which was an entire fridge full of boxes …

Hotels in South Korea

Hotels in South Korea are often surprisingly affordable, and they really go all in on the amenities. Even budget stays usually come with fresh slippers, toothbrushes, and those cute little bottles of shampoo and body wash—everything you need, and then some. It’s the kind of attention to detail that makes travel feel easy.

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Korean hotdog with sugar

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When I was visiting Ella in Korea, she wanted to show me all the nicest places in the area around Busan and Masan, so we spend a lot of time …
Seoul: House 740 – Nice guesthouse in Hongdae

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When I travel far, I am usually so jet-lagged that booking anything else, than the most basic crash pad, would be a waste of money. Of course, the room has …
Seoul: Creamy Orange Ice Flakes at Imi in Hongdae

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I arrived in Seoul a few days before Pia, so I had booked a couple of nights in a guesthouse in Hongdae, which is a young and vibrant neighborhood close …
Jeju Island: Donato’s – Excellent pizzas in Hyeopjae

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When we got back from our crazy Hallasan hike, we went straight to bed and slept for 12 hours. The following day our legs and feet were hurting like hell, …
Seoul: Yeouido Hangang Park – Biking along Han River

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Before jetting off in different directions, AC, Peter, Shinae and I had a couple of days together in Seoul, and one of the days, we decided to go biking along …
Seoul: Chimaek at K-pub – YG Republique

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

The first couple of nights, we stayed at Loisir hotel which is smack in the middle of bustling Myeong-dong. The area mostly caters to tourists and teenagers, and the big …
Gangnam in style – Classy cocktails at Sahm in Seoul

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Located down one of the more anonymous side streets in glitzy Apgujeong, Sahm’s got the vibe of an NYC speakeasy. The small room doesn’t fit more than a handful of …
Seoul: Din Tai Fung in Myeong-dong

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

AC and I both have a weakness for xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and Din Tai Fung, and it was AC, who introduced me to both, when we were visiting …
Seoul: Hello Myeong-dong!

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I flew from Bali via Kuala Lumpur to Seoul, and since I had a 3-hour wait in KL, I decided to go to the airport lounge that I had access …
Seoul: Korean BBQ at Maple Tree House in Itaewon

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Pia and I both love Korean BBQ, so we ended up having it for dinner every single day in Seoul. Our fist BBQ session was at Maple Tree House in …
Seoul: Gyeongbokgung in a rented hanbok

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

One of our highest priorities in Seoul was to wear a hanbok, which is the Korean traditional dress. Several photo studios across Seoul offer sessions, which includes hanbok rental, make-up and …
Lunch in Seoul: Tofu soup and nureun bap

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When I was studying business in Sweden, I did an internship at a Danish company in Seoul, and my Korean boss, David, made it his mission to teach me as …

Seoul: Tteokbokki in Hongdae

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Hongdae is a vibrant area around Hongik University. There are a lot of nice cafes and restaurants, but Hongdae is probably best known for the nightlife, which doesn’t get much …

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My Guide to Hiking Hallasan – South Korea’s Highest Mountain

Korea: Patbingsu at Cafe Dal in Jeonju Hanok Village

South Korea: Jeju Island and Hallasan for beginners

Korean Fish Cake (Eomuk) at Masan Fish Market

Seoul: Lunch at Oneunjeong – Pork Rib Restaurant

South Korea: Delicious Bibimbap at Hankook Jib in Jeonju

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Korea: Patbingsu at Cafe Dal in Jeonju Hanok Village

South Korea: Jeju Island and Hallasan for beginners

Korean Fish Cake (Eomuk) at Masan Fish Market

Seoul: Lunch at Oneunjeong – Pork Rib Restaurant

South Korea: Delicious Bibimbap at Hankook Jib in Jeonju

Pyeongtaek: Attending a Korean wedding

Dalgona in Seoul

Korea: The night we ate a grilled fish head

Seoul: Suraksan – A hike to the top

Gaebul – Korean Penis Fish

My first dojang (Korean name stamp/name seal)

Korean food: Chonggak Kimchi – Ponytail/bachelor kimchi

Korean hotdog with sugar

Seoul: House 740 – Nice guesthouse in Hongdae

Seoul: Creamy Orange Ice Flakes at Imi in Hongdae

Jeju Island: Donato’s – Excellent pizzas in Hyeopjae

Seoul: Yeouido Hangang Park – Biking along Han River

Seoul: Chimaek at K-pub – YG Republique

Gangnam in style – Classy cocktails at Sahm in Seoul

Seoul: Din Tai Fung in Myeong-dong

Seoul: Hello Myeong-dong!

Seoul: Korean BBQ at Maple Tree House in Itaewon

Seoul: Gyeongbokgung in a rented hanbok

Lunch in Seoul: Tofu soup and nureun bap

Seoul: Tteokbokki in Hongdae

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