Stories
Explore small towns, local food, and practical tips for discovering Korea beyond the usual tourist routes.
Viral Sari Gomtang Pasta: Creamy Korean Cup Noodle Recipe
Read More →: Viral Sari Gomtang Pasta: Creamy Korean Cup Noodle RecipeSari Gomtang was one of my favorite ramyeon flavors when I was a child. At the time, I could barely handle spicy food, so while…
Viral Yareu Buldak Recipe: Buldak Stew Type with Cheese
Read More →: Viral Yareu Buldak Recipe: Buldak Stew Type with CheeseI like Buldak. There is something strangely satisfying about eating something seriously spicy when I am stressed. For a few minutes, at least, I am…
Korean Highway Rest Stops: Food, Facilities & What to Expect
Read More →: Korean Highway Rest Stops: Food, Facilities & What to ExpectIf you are taking a road trip in Korea, a highway rest stop can be much more than a quick bathroom break. Korean highway rest…
How to Order at a Korean Bunsik Shop: Tteokbokki, Sundae, Twigim & Eomuk
Read More →: How to Order at a Korean Bunsik Shop: Tteokbokki, Sundae, Twigim & EomukA Korean bunsik shop can look a little confusing if it is your first time. There may be a large tray of bubbling tteokbokki, fish…
What to Eat at Kimbap Cheonguk: Kimbap, Rabokki & Jjolmyeon
Read More →: What to Eat at Kimbap Cheonguk: Kimbap, Rabokki & JjolmyeonKimbap Cheonguk is the kind of casual Korean restaurant where you can sit down for a simple meal and choose from several familiar Korean dishes.…
Gunsan Travel: Modern History, Iseongdang & Local Food
Read More →: Gunsan Travel: Modern History, Iseongdang & Local FoodGunsan had been on my travel list for a long time, but this visit was almost completely unplanned. We were on our way to Seocheon…
Seocheon Family Trip: 1 Night with Kids, Nature & Local Food
Read More →: Seocheon Family Trip: 1 Night with Kids, Nature & Local FoodA firsthand Seocheon family trip with the National Institute of Ecology, Janghang Pine Forest, Skywalk, grilled fish, and practical tips for visiting with kids.
Where to Eat in Geoje: 6 Food Stops I Actually Tried
Read More →: Where to Eat in Geoje: 6 Food Stops I Actually TriedSix places I actually tried in Geoje, from thin-skinned dumplings and meat kalguksu to pork cutlet, hot dogs, octopus bread, and an ocean-view cafe.
Geoje Island Day Trip by Car: 7 Stops We Visited in One Day
Read More →: Geoje Island Day Trip by Car: 7 Stops We Visited in One DayA firsthand Geoje Island day trip by car, including Mongdol Beach, Windy Hill, Geoje Botanical Garden, local food stops, parking tips, and more.