Seoul Life

Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village in Incheon is a free open-air photo village where old alleys next to Chinatown are covered in colorful murals and storybook characters. A 10-minute walk from Incheon Station, easy to pair with Jayu Park and Sinpo Market …

Incheon Open Port is a modern-history district in Jung-gu, Incheon still marked by the 1883 Jemulpo port opening. From the Open Port Trail within walking distance of Incheon Station to the free Incheon Art Platform and the Wolmido harbor cruise and Green Beach seaside course, even foreign visitors …

TEX CAMP in Hwajeong, Goyang is an authentic Texas BBQ spot where a US-trained owner low-smokes the meat for 14 hours. From platters piled with brisket, beef rib and spare rib to the camping-mood outdoor seating…

Wolmido is Incheon's signature seaside spot. From a stroll along Wolmido Culture Street to Wolmi Theme Park's ferris wheel and Viking, the pink-rabbit photo spot, and grilled-clam street food …

An honest review of Cheonondam, a hanok-style cafe in Hwajeong, Goyang. In a space blending a tiled roof, lattice lighting, onggi teaware, an indoor garden and forest views, I enjoyed the logo-etched signature …

An honest review of Jangteo Jogaegui, a Wolmido grilled-clam spot in Incheon — scallops, abalone and green mussels plus butter shrimp, cheese and unlimited soft-serve at this all-you-can-eat seafood hall.

Seongsu Wandang Konkuk honest review. From Seoul-style cloud wonton noodles in a chicken-beef blended broth to mugwort dumplings and perilla-oil bibim noodles — here is the full menu, prices, hours and waiting info for this Konkuk Univ. wonton noodle spot.

Neungdune Wonheung (Neungdune Seooreung) honest review. 8-hour Jeju black pork bone, soft shell crab Poo Pad Pong curry and Pad Thai — a full guide to this Goyang Thai restaurant's menu, prices, hours and parking.

An honest review of Dumulmeori Yangpyeong, where the North and South Han Rivers meet. A near-Seoul day-trip guide covering the 400-year tree, picture-frame photo spot, sailing boat, river mist, access and parking.

Lee Chunbok Tuna Euljiro is a Seoul bluefin tuna sashimi spot. Lunch from 23,000 KRW, dinner courses from 38,000 KRW. An honest review of a tuna restaurant running since 2003 …