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…
Gluten Free Snacks at Convenience Stores in Korea: Part 1
Eating gluten free in Korea can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be! Find out which snacks to enjoy in Korean convenience stores (part 1)
Best Fruit Cakes in Seoul at Rice Dessert Cafe Chamsae!
Rice Dessert Cafe Chamsae has the freshest and creamiest (gluten-free) fruit cakes in Seoul, made of rice flour, unrefined sugar and creamy butter.
Delicious Gluten Free Cakes at Another Ssong in Seoul
Another Ssong (어나더쏭) is a gluten-free café with a cozy, vintage-chic charm, only 7 minutes from Gunja Station. Lettering cakes are also available upon order!
(Gluten Free) Crumble Cake at Riff Coffee in Suwon, Korea
Suwon is the perfect destination for a weekend trip away from Seoul and it also has a variety of gluten-free places to offer. Riff Coffee in Suwon is one of them.
Gluten and Sugar Free at Zero Cafe in Hongdae, Seoul
“No added sugar, but we are sweet!” Zero Cafe is about a 10-minute walk from Hongdae Station, located at the end of a side street off the bustling main shopping street. It is a bit far away from the fashion stores in the same street, but once you approach, you won’t be able to miss it thanks to its eye-catching orange exterior. It’s also in proximity to Honik University. Note: This cafe states that their products are sugar free and gluten free. What’s unique about Zero Cafe, as the name suggests, is that it’s not only gluten-free but also entirely sugar-free. Another great thing is their many cream and soda…
Gluten Free Chicken and Walnut Pastries in Dangsan, Seoul
South Korea is famous for its chicken and there are actually some places that offer healthier and gluten-free chicken, made of rice flour. Oh, and if you visit Dangsan, don't forget the gluten-free walnut pastries!
How to Survive Gluten Free in South Korea
Travelling or living abroad can be a thrilling experience, but it can also be frustrating if you have to eat gluten-free. This is a list with what to eat and what to avoid.
Gluten Free Coin Pastry at Songjeong Beach, Busan
If you are travelling in Busan, you might have heard about Songjeong Beach (and if not, you should put it on your list.) This blog is about a famous Korean gluten-free snack just 5 minutes away.
Gluten Free Bella.bosco Camping Cafe And A Stroll At Seoul´s Waterfall
Bella.bosco is not only a camping themed cafe, they also offer a variety of creamy cakes which are made 100% of rice flour. Note: While the cafe emphasizes that they use only rice flour, it doesn’t explicitly declare itself as gluten-free. Please be careful if you have a high sensitivity to gluten or are concerned about contamination. Those cakes are also called 떠먹는 케이크 (Ddeomeongneun keiku), which means “scoopable cake” and that´s just how fluffy they are! A spoon is really all you need.*You might want to remember the word 떠먹는 (Ddeomeongneun), as there is also 떠먹는 피자 (Ddeomeongneun pija) which is “pizza to scoop up” . In many cases…
