Beyond the Bathroom: What to Expect at a Korean Rest Stop(휴게소)

Exterior of the Mungyeong highway rest stop at night.

Hello. Today, I am going to introduce the Korean Highway Rest Stops. What kind of place do you think of when you hear ‘Highway Rest Stop’? Usually, you probably think of a brief rest or using the bathroom. However, Korea’s Highway Rest Stops are a little different. They offer diverse convenience facilities beyond simple bathroom … Read more

Lotte Hotel Gimhae (Busan Area): Local’s Best Value 5-Star Review

Hello! I recently took a short vacation to the Busan area, and today I’d like to introduce the fantastic accommodation where I stayed “Lotte Hotel Gimhae”. It’s located near Busan and offers an incredibly affordable price despite being a 5-star hotel! Let’s dive right in! (Disclaimer: This review is not an advertisement or sponsored content. … Read more

A Local’s Guide to the Easiest Tteokbokki Recipe(Korean Spicy Rice Cakes)

Hey everyone, I’m DaeLee! This is going to be my very first post about cooking. Seriously, the Tteokbokki recipe I’m sharing today is, the absolute simplest one you’ll find in Korea. Let’s get started right now! Ingredients (‘T’ means a Korean rice spoon measurement, about 10ml) I’m using wheat rice cakes (Mil-tteok), but if you … Read more

Korean PC Bang Guide: Do It Like a Local

A DaeLee wearing a headset

Today, I’m going to introduce you to Korean PC bangs(피시방) and show you how to use them just like a local. If you’ve ever been to Korea or seen a Korean drama or movie, you probably know what a PC bang is. All those monitors packed into a dark room, and all those people getting … Read more

A Local’s Pick: The Best Value Steakhouse in Seoul (Yeouido)

Today, I want to introduce a best value steakhouse I found in Yeouido, Seoul. This will be the first post on my blog. As you can see on the About Me tab, my name is DaeLEE, and I was born in and currently live in Korea—I’m 100% Korean. So, let’s start today’s story. The restaurant … Read more