Godzilla Cafe in Korea: Cafe Ookii ( 카페 오오키이)

Over the years, especially throughout childhood, I found myself collecting all sorts of things from Beanie Babies and Disney figurines to McDonalds toys and Pogs (remember Pogs?). I’ve had a lot of collections, many of which still reside in boxes at my parents house, but none of them quite compare to Bae Tae Hyun’s Godzilla collection. Bae started collecting Godzilla figures back in 2014 after … Continue reading Godzilla Cafe in Korea: Cafe Ookii ( 카페 오오키이)

Adorable Bird Cafe in Osaka: Kotori Cafe

My constant need to be in the company of animals always seems to take me to the most interesting places. From dogs and cats to owls and meerkats, I just can’t seem to get enough. This time around, I found myself in Osaka surrounded by some adorable new feathery friends. Kotori Cafe is a cute little bird cafe that bares all the cuteness you would … Continue reading Adorable Bird Cafe in Osaka: Kotori Cafe

Jinhae Cafe: A Civic Center Coffee (어씨빅센터커피)

Any time I go anywhere, I always look for unique cafes in the area to check out. So, on our way to the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival, we decided to drop by cafe I had scouted out on Instagram, A Civic Center Coffee or ACCC. The cafe is located on top of a small hill and is completely surrounded by cherry blossom trees. Inside, the … Continue reading Jinhae Cafe: A Civic Center Coffee (어씨빅센터커피)

Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (진해군항제): Tips, Tricks & Pet Travel

My husband and I had been wanting to check out the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (진해군항제) for a few years now. It’s one of the most popular cherry blossom festivals in Korea, but it’s also a bit of a journey to get there, especially if you live in Seoul. This year, we finally decided to take the plunge and make the 7hr round trip to … Continue reading Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival (진해군항제): Tips, Tricks & Pet Travel

Picture Yourself @ Social Club Seoul (소셜클럽서울)

There is something very rewarding about finding pretty places on Instagram and then actually going to those places. While I do come across many of the cafes I blog about by chance, there are those that call to me from the alluring images on Instagram. Social Club Seoul was just such a place. I was at the gym looking at food pics on Instagram (like … Continue reading Picture Yourself @ Social Club Seoul (소셜클럽서울)

Hanok Tea & Coffee Shop: Cafe LN (카페 루덴로켄)

One of my favorite things to when I’m in Samcheong-dong (삼청동) is have tea in a traditional Korean house, aka a hanok. Actually, there are quite a few hidden spots down the quiet alleyways away from the hustle and bustle of Seoul’s fast paced life. Some are modern style coffee shops wrapped in the traditional exterior of a hanok, while others preserve the charm of traditional … Continue reading Hanok Tea & Coffee Shop: Cafe LN (카페 루덴로켄)

Return to Mr. Holmes

When Mr. Holmes Bakehouse first introduced it’s magical cruffins to Seoul, I was instantly hooked. All that flakey, buttery, sugared goodness… who could resist? I was particularly enchanted with their pillow soft brioche doughnuts. Don’t even get me started on their various cream fillings. Needless to say it was love at first bite, but sadly one cannot live off of cruffins alone. It has been … Continue reading Return to Mr. Holmes