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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 …

An honest first-hand review of the Hantangang Y-shaped suspension bridge in Pocheon. The Y-shaped layout, the thrill of the grated floor, the canyon views of the Hantan River UNESCO Global Geopark, plus …

A complete guide to Cheongpyeongsa, the thousand-year-old temple you reach by ferry across Soyang Lake in Chuncheon. Soyang Dam pier ferry times and fares, …

Samaksan Lake Cable Car (Chuncheon) honest review. A lake-view cable car over Uiam Lake, standard vs crystal glass-bottom cabins, wait-time tips, tickets and a Seoul day …

Korean Lamb BBQ at Seongsim-eorin Ilsan: an honest review of bone-in lamb chops grilled on a tilted golden mesh and dipped in cumin powder …

Chuncheon Dakgalbi at Myeongdong Alley, an easy day trip from Seoul by ITX. An honest review of grilled and charcoal dakgalbi, cheese dakgalbi, and makguksu …

Joyang Bangjik is a giant retro vintage cafe in a 1933 textile factory on Ganghwa Island, Incheon — a perfect Ganghwa Island day trip from Seoul …

An honest review of The Bistro Chosun, a Korean fine-dining restaurant near Seoul in Ilsan (Goyang), a short walk from Tanhyeon Station. Its steak and …

Honest review of Forday Paldang, a Han River view cafe near Seoul. From sunset to night views on the riverside terrace, plus the signature strawberry cheesecake, pet-friendly tips and how to get there.