streetfood snack from a stall at seogwipo maeil olle market on jeju island

Jeju Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market, Everything You Need to Know

February 20, 2024
On the southern side of Jeju Island, lies the Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market (서귀포매일올레시장). Though not as large and flashy as the Dongmun Market, I certainly wouldn't just write it off. This market has been around since the early '60s and personally, we have found it to have more of those traditional market vibes we love. You can tell it's a place where locals go to shop and it just happens to have some of those touristy stalls sprinkled in there.
Korean Street Foods Worth the Price of a Plane Ticket

Korean Street Foods Worth the Price of a Plane Ticket

January 30, 2024
You can judge any city by their street food. Okay, maybe that's an overstatement. But they're certainly a window into the place you're visiting. There are the skewered kebabs of Chiang Mai, delicious takoyaki in Osaka, and... well, questionable fare you might find in the streets of Hollywood. But Seoul? *Chef's Kiss* Here are a few of our favorites that are more than worth the price of a plane ticket. No matter where you're coming from.
Everything We Ate in Yeosu, South Korea – Part 2

Everything We Ate in Yeosu, South Korea – Part 2

January 22, 2024
We were only in Yeosu for three days. THREE DAYS and we ate more food in those three days than we do most weeks. And that's why we travel. To break out of our regular habits and try something new. So without further ado, here's part 2 of Everything We Ate in Yeosu.
Everything We Ate in Yeosu, South Korea – Part 1

Everything We Ate in Yeosu, South Korea – Part 1

January 21, 2024
Yeosu is an absolutely magical city with so much to see and eat that... well, we stuffed ourselves to the point of bursting. And then we ate some more. It's really the best compliment we can give to a city. Every restaurant had something amazing that we'd never seen before. Or maybe a beloved dish with a different interpretation we couldn't wait to try. Or maybe something so weird and strange we just couldn't help ourselves. Whatever it was, we indulged. And this? This is everything we ate in Yeosu, South Korea.
Tongin Market: Old-School Korean Eats

Tongin Market: Old-School Korean Eats

December 25, 2023
As one of Seoul's smaller traditional markets, the narrow alley offers a nice selection of foods, snacks and drinks. But for anyone who's ever wanted to eat a little bit of everything, Tongin Market is a dream come true.
Everyday, Sundae Gukbap

Everyday, Sundae Gukbap

December 13, 2023
Korean food comes in all shapes and colors, but for my money, there’s nothing that beats a savory stew. That’s why I want to introduce you to one of my…
Christmas Dinners in Seoul

Christmas Dinners in Seoul

November 27, 2023
There's nothing quite like digging into cuts of smoked turkey while the Christmas tree lights sparkle and your family struggles to stay awake after gobbling up plates of mashed potatoes.…
Michelin Guide Seolleongtang in Seoul

Michelin Guide Seolleongtang in Seoul

November 25, 2023
My earliest memories of take out aren't McDonalds or KFC, they're of styrofoam tubs of savory seolleongtang (설렁탕), or ox bone soup. And ever since, it's literally been my favorite…
Chicken Kalguksu for the Seoul

Chicken Kalguksu for the Seoul

November 10, 2023
Kalguksu (칼국수) is a mainstay among traditional Korean dishes. Unlike other noodle dishes like ramen or even Italian pastas, the noodles in kalguksu are cut by hand using comically large…