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  • Seafood and the Ocean in Incheon, South Korea
    Blog,  Gluten-Free,  Other,  Seoul,  South Korea

    How to spend a day at Incheons beaches with coffee and (gluten-free) seafood

    Since I came to Korea, I kept hearing about how beautiful the ocean is, especially in winter. So, last November, I finally took the opportunity to visit the beaches in Incheon with a friend. Since Incheon is an island, the beaches are conveniently close to the airport. This makes Incheon an ideal destination, not only for those living or traveling in Seoul and the nearby, but also for those with a layover at Incheon Airport, wanting to make the most of their several hours of downtime. You can take the Airport Railway train from Seoul Station or Hongdae to Incheon Terminal 1 in just around 45 minutes. From there, it’s…

  • Christmas Market in Osan, Gyeongido, South Korea
    Blog,  Other,  South Korea

    2023 Christmas Market In Osan, Close To Seoul

    The Christmas market in Osan is located right in front of Osan Station and is just over 1 hour away from Seoul. This Christmas market is outdoors and in addition to offering food, drinks, accessoires and decoration it also features events and performances on specific days. I stumbled upon a few Korean blogs mentioning that Osan’s Christmas market is smaller compared to others like the one in Jamsil, which gave me a pause for thought. Yet, I was yearning for a genuine open-air Christmas market vibe. Reflecting on last year’s “Christmas market” at the Hyundai Department Store – aesthetically pleasing, but more of a photo session with a daunting 4-hour…