Yeonnam-dong is not only a place to take Instagram photos, but also a place to eat deliciously and deliciously for a variety of tastes. From the entrance to the food, it seems that those who are serious about taste can’t help but taste everything they touch. Many places reinterpret common menus in their own way or introduce creative new recipes, making weekend mealtimes something to look forward to. Sunny days, rainy days, and the atmosphere […]
My husband and I change our residences every two years because we want to experience the diverse and exciting world. There's a huge difference between passing through and actually living there. Just having a fixed end has changed the density of time. Now, it feels more like a long journey than living in a neighborhood. Until last week, we lived in Yeonnam-dong. It felt strange to live with a partner in a place I'd lived alone in college. I'd taken it for granted, but I hadn't noticed it before. […]
As soon as I arrived at my accommodation, I went to a nearby izakaya. The skewers were absolutely delicious. I usually can't eat liver, but the dish was so good that I suddenly realized, "Oh, this is liver!" After trying some beer, I understood why people sing Japanese beer songs. I was also surprised to find that smoking was still allowed indoors. There are plenty of casual places near my accommodation, Shimokitazawa, where I could enjoy a casual meal. […]
*I hope Turkey, devastated by the devastating earthquake, recovers quickly. I arrived in Istanbul late at night. Even deep into the night, the narrow, steep streets were packed with people, and the shops were packed. Around the clubs where the house was being played, there was so many people that I couldn't even move. Considering the sheer number of people, I thought the place was surprisingly quiet. What I hadn't noticed was the sheer number of cats. Cats were wandering the streets, and there were cats in front of stores […]
'Travel Wallet' is a recharge/payment service that allows you to recharge 38 foreign currencies and use them overseas without fees. I used it while traveling and was surprised. You can apply for a card, recharge with the app, use the card as you would in Korea, and withdraw cash from an ATM when needed. It's so simple that you don't need anything in between. They say that an interface without an interface is the best, and this time I experienced the best UX with Travel Wallet. If you're going on a trip, you should definitely use it. If you go to a bank in Korea in advance, […]
When I arrived in Barcelona, the bright sunshine and neat streets were pleasant. I felt the Mediterranean breeze in Barceloneta, where beautiful yachts stood. The paella I ate as soon as I arrived was really delicious. It was nice to see so many cute shops gathered in a narrow alley. It was fascinating that the old building that served as the backdrop for Notre Dame was intertwined with modern times, and the past and present overlapped. It was amazing that several buildings were added to the medieval building, so that the past and present overlapped. Throughout the narrow alleys, there are sensuous […] ]
Ho Chi Minh City is my second trip to Vietnam. My first was Nha Trang, where I remembered the luxury resorts and the exhaust fumes of motorbikes. This time, I felt like I had truly experienced Vietnam. This time, I've compiled my thoughts on the typography, graphics, and architecture I encountered in Ho Chi Minh City. *This time, the couple documented their trip from their own perspectives and methods. Check out Sophie's Ho Chi Minh City travelogue, which examines the city from a social science perspective, including historical, economic, and political perspectives! Ho Chi Minh City Travelogue 1 – Sophie's Vietnam […]
When I travel to a new city, the first thing I do is visit a bookstore. I think that bookstores are a great way to find out what the people living there are interested in and value. Among them, I tend to look for bookstores that have been in the same place for a long time, maintaining their special character. When I visit a bookstore, I am filled with anticipation of making new discoveries. The atmosphere of the street from my accommodation to the bookstore, the […]
I took a train from Paris to Bordeaux. To be honest, I didn’t even know where Bordeaux was in France. I only vaguely knew it as a city of wine. Bordeaux is a port city in southwestern France, and its shape resembles a crescent moon, so it is also romantically called Port de la lune. It is located between La Garonne, the Garonne River that flows from the Spanish Pyrenees to the Atlantic Ocean, and the elegant Palais de le Bourse […]
I have finally come on a trip. It’s been 8 years since I went to Paris. There was a lot to prepare for my first long-distance trip in a long time. Flying to the other side of the world is tiring after all. It is the beginning of summer in Paris, and the sky is wide and high, and the days are sunny. Last time I came to Paris, it was winter, but this time, the sun is shining brightly. I felt like all the hard times had been washed away. I was very nervous because I didn't know what the coronavirus situation was, but when I arrived, I completely relaxed. In the basement of the hotel […] ]
