Trip Moments Recommendations
An Exotic Atmosphere at 55 Gallon
If you're looking for a large cafe with a unique vintage vibe, I highly recommend 55 Gallon! This vast space is filled with upcycled art and vintage interior pieces, offering a charm that's different from the usual emotional cafes you often see. If you want to experience the stylish flow of vintage, be sure to visit 55 Gallon.
🔹️56 Gallon
🚩Located at 1619 Gimpo-daero, Yangchon-eup, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, 55 Gallon Bistro Cafe
Highly Recommended Itaewon 'Local Villa Bagel' Over RunX Bagel
I was so satisfied that I found a life-changing bagel at Local Villa Bagel, which I visited without any expectations!
First of all, they don't have a set standard for bagel sandwiches; as soon as you order, they start making it, so you can really enjoy the chewy bagel with toppings like salmon and chicken.
It was so delicious that I spent about 100,000 won on takeout, and I highly recommend Itaewon's Local Villa Bagel!!!
Exotic Bread Pilgrimage in Busan: A Sentimental Cafe.
🔸Kurumi Confectionery
✔️Location: 71-1, Oncheoncheon-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan
✔️Hours: 11:00~21:00, Weekends until 19:00, Closed on Tuesdays
Kurumi Confectionery is a cafe in Busan that gives you the feeling of being on a trip to Japan with its exotic atmosphere. It's easy to find as it's right in front of the subway station and has won several Blue Ribbons. There are a few tables inside and some outdoor seating, filled with breads that bring an international vibe~ A must-visit dessert spot when you're on a bread pilgrimage. It's an essential stop on your Busan trip.
Busan Housing Renovation Style Sentimental Cafe.
🔸House Smell
✔️Location: 87 Gwangan-ro 49beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan, 1st floor
Located in Gwangalli, Busan, House Smell is a housing renovation style sentimental cafe. It's situated in the cafe alley of Gwangalli, decorated with a cozy and cute atmosphere, making it a great spot with many photo zones. It's also a good place for taking pictures and for dating with its serene ambiance. There are window seats available, so it's no problem to visit alone. If you're looking for a cafe in Gwangalli, this is the place to go!
A Place with a Charming Cozy Interior.
A cafe with a warm and cozy interior that leaves a strong impression, as if you've arrived in a European countryside village. Despite being a new cafe that opened last autumn, it has already become well-known thanks to its beautiful interior. The charming single-story building makes you feel as if you've been transported to Europe. I highly recommend this new and trendy cafe in Uijeongbu. Try to visit on weekdays as it gets crowded on weekends.
🔹️Two Hearts Bakery
🚩1800 Hoguk-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do
Cute Desserts and Signature Coffee at Yeonnam-dong's Sentimental Cafe 'Seethrough'
📍Address: 1st Floor, 266-6 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
☎️Phone: 0507-1480-9976
⏰Business Hours: Mon-Fri 12:30-22:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-22:00
Cute desserts with expressive faces and signature coffee personally drawn by the owner! Yeonnam-dong's sentimental cafe 'Seethrough'
Once surprised by the cute visuals of the desserts and twice surprised by the delicious signature coffee! If you go to Yeonnam-dong, Seethrough is highly recommended!
A Cozy Mole House Cafe in the Residential Alleyways
A cute and cozy space, the Mole House Chai was so comfortable!
The chai was really delicious.
Address
1st Floor, 8 Bangulnaero 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Recommended Menu
Iced Chai, Apple Walnut Scone
Average Price per Person
7,000 KRW
Rating
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Uijeongbu Sensibility Cafe Anakia.
Located in Uijeongbu, Anakia is a large cafe I'd like to introduce to you.
The building has four floors, filled with a variety of bakeries and also houses a restaurant.
It's a sensibility cafe where you can enjoy the view through the full glass walls.
🏠Anakia
📍Address: 22 Jandol-gil, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do
⏰Business Hours: 10:00-22:00
A serene cafe with a sentimental vibe in Seomyeon.
🔸Downt Classic
✔️Location: 12 Seojeon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan
✔️Hours: 11:00~22:00
Downt Classic is a sentimental cafe located in Seomyeon. As the second branch of the famous coffee spot Downt, it's renowned for its coffee menu which is the signature here. It's conveniently located near the station and on the roadside, making it easily accessible. The cafe spans two floors, offering plenty of seating space. There is a unique feature on the first floor where you can take four-cut photos for free. The cafe's atmosphere is perfect for solo visitors or for studying, making it a popular hotspot.
A cafe tour full of autumn vibes even in spring.
The large cafe Arles in Uijeongbu is charming with its interior that feels like you've stepped into Van Gogh's village. Despite visiting in spring, it felt as if it was brimming with the essence of autumn, leaving a lasting impression. Every space was as beautiful as if it could be the backdrop for a photo shoot. Thanks to this, I was able to create many beautiful memories and take numerous photos with my children.
🚩 Cafe Arles
🔹️Location - 204 Dongil-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do
BrickSand Cafe Annyeong Insa-dong Branch
BrickSand Cafe Annyeong Insa-dong Branch
49 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 1st Floor M Floor
Open daily from 10:00 to 20:30 / Open all year round
BrickSand from 2,000 KRW / Signature Chocolate 7,000 KRW / Abara 6,000 KRW
Soft and healthy desserts that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, freshly baked and sold every morning
The World's No.1 Coffee Brand Shanghai Branch
I visited the Pitz Coffee specialty store, a U.S. coffee brand that not only provided bean support but also training during the early days of Starbucks and is the undisputed leader in the global coffee market.
The reputation is as it is, and there were a lot of Western customers, and the coffee with a rich and deep aroma was impressive. :)
🟢Address: Yuyuan Road No.108 (Jing'an Temple Subway Station Entrance & Exit Pedestrian 220 Meters), Jing'an, Shanghai, China
🟢Business Hours: 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Maison de Marguerite, a Sensational Atmosphere Restaurant in Seongsu
Welcome to Maison de Marguerite, a place in Seongsu that's bursting with charm.
This tiny space will make you feel like you've stepped into Europe, and the bread is really delicious!
Address
14 Yeonmujang 3-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
Recommended Menu
Morning Glory Sandwich
Average Price per Person
5,000 KRW
Rating
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Jeju East Sensibility Cafe 'Uncle Pretzel House'
Jeju Jeju-si Jocheon-eup Hamdeok27-gil 18-2 1~2 Dong, 1st Floor
Located in Hamdeok, filled with Jeju sensibility, the Uncle Pretzel House!
They have a variety of pretzels, and I highly recommend the pizza pretzel 🤍
I noticed a lot of customers were taking pretzels to go ~
Behind the outdoor tables, there's a stone wall and a house with a red roof,
so you can take beautiful photos full of Jeju's charm!
On a nice day, be sure to take a life photo at the outdoor table
7 Nights 9 Days Trip to Sydney
Departed on Thursday, February 22, and arrived on Friday, February 23, at noon. Returned on the evening flight on Friday, March 1, the following week.
- Spent a full 8 days just in Sydney! I considered visiting Brisbane or Melbourne for 2 nights, but I don't regret it because the 8 days in Sydney were so good. I left a couple of days open to revisit places I liked, and it was a happy experience.
[Weather]
The weather was generally really good. The clouds in Sydney were so beautiful. It was hot but dry, which was comfortable.
However, the only disappointment was that it rained on the day I went to the Blue Mountains, so I couldn't see it properly. I chose to stay until the evening instead of going to Featherdale Wildlife Park because I wanted to see the stars, but it was a pity.
The day I went to Port Stephens, it hit 40 degrees, so it was a bit tough, but the sky was clear without a single cloud, so the photos came out well.
The rest of the days had the best weather.
[Flight]
- I used China Eastern Airlines for the flight, with a 2-3 hour layover in Shanghai both ways. The price was 750,000 won (booked through Trip.com).
- I purchased the flight tickets about a month and a half in advance.
- The Shanghai-Incheon round-trip flights are definitely cramped, but the Shanghai-Sydney round-trip flights were surprisingly spacious and very nice. The in-flight meals were also good.
[Recommended Restaurants and Cafes]
- A guide who has lived in Australia for over 20 years recommended a steakhouse on the first floor of a hotel called Sanctuary, and it was delicious (definitely a lot of locals there). You can eat a lot for just 50,000 won.
- Other places like the famous Hurricane's Steakhouse from Naver blogs or cafes were just okay.
- When you go to Sydney, make sure to ask your guides about tours to the Blue Mountains or Port Stephens. They will tell you about places that are famous among locals, not just those well-known in Korea.
- Next, for cafes, I thought Gumption Coffee was just okay, but the Grounds Coffee (latte), Skittle Lane (cappuccino), and Campos Coffee (latte or cappuccino) at the main store were delicious. Australian coffee with milk is definitely tasty.
[Recommended Photo Spots]
1. If you go to the side of the entrance of Luna Park, not inside, you can see the Ferris wheel, Harbour Bridge, and the Opera House. I like the 'triple set' so I also took a walking video there.
2. On the way to the Opera House in the evening, the palm trees are lit with yellow lights. Since you can see the Harbour Bridge from here, it's a great spot for taking photos from behind. Walking videos taken here turn out really pretty.
Sokcho's Best Ocean View Cafe, Cream Breeze.
- Location: Next to the beach breakwater right in front of Gangneung Topsten Hotel
- Address: 1st floor, 467 Heonhwa-ro, Okgye-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province
- Signature Menu: Injeolmi Latte and Espresso Variations, S'more Chocolate Cookies, etc.
- Features: Spacious seating, ocean view, 1st floor allows pets and children, 2nd floor is a no-pet, no-kids zone
- Nearby Hotel Recommendation: St. John's Hotel Gangneung
- Rating: 5.0/5.0
Located in a quiet area of Sokcho, this cafe offers the best ocean view where you can fully enjoy the scenery. The s'more chocolate cookies are delicious, and the building is large, giving a sense of openness and comfort. Highly recommended for a break during your travels in the Sokcho and Gangneung area!
A Cafe Nestled in Jeju's Stone Walls, Accompanied by the Sea and Plants
A slightly special cafe closest to the Hyupjae beach. 😊
It's such a beautiful place that I almost want to keep it to myself, with its pretty spaces, the main bar area of the cafe, and the perfect view of the sea from the yard. ✨ This place is most famous for its tea menu, making it a favorite spot for those who don't like coffee!
And for those who do love coffee, it's a special place where you can enjoy a variety of unique and delicious teas. ❤️
📍Hyupjae Botanical Garden
True to its name, the cafe is filled with plants everywhere, allowing you to feel the atmosphere of a cozy greenhouse within the stone walls, and it's a great place to stop by after visiting nearby restaurants with its well-matched blending tea menus. 🌳
The yard is a great place to take photos, and you can enjoy the diverse space with views of the Hyupjae beach beyond the stone walls!
A healing ocean-themed cafe where you can relax just by sitting, "A-Frame"
📍 20-1, Gahyang-ro, Jukwang-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
📍 Open daily 10:00-19:00
📍 Last order at 18:00
🩷 An ocean-view cafe in Goseong, Gangwon-do with an amazing beach view! The cafe is very large with floors, including a rooftop, and has plenty of seats :)
🩷 If you go inside on the first floor, the walls of the first and second floors decorated with surfboards are eye-catching!
🩷 The taste of the beverages and desserts is ordinary, but it was a cafe that was great for sitting and spacing out by the water ^^
Onomichi's Best Cafe & Bar, Atmosphere
Location: Onomichi Hill, Hiroshima
Address: 11-12 Higashitsuchidocho, Onomichi, Hiroshima 722-0033 Japan
Features: A stylish hotel, restaurant, and cafe converted from an old apartment
Nearby Attractions: Senkoji Temple, Cat Alley
Recommended Drink: Craft Cola (770 yen)
Rating: 5.0/5.0
This hidden cafe in Hiroshima Onomichi is becoming increasingly popular among Koreans. While the hotel and upscale restaurant are quite expensive, the cafe is the perfect place to enjoy the unique atmosphere and the view of Onomichi. The homemade cola comes highly recommended, and take your time to admire the building's stylish exterior and explore the garden filled with flowering trees. Highly recommended as a must-visit spot in Onomichi!
Miyajima's Best Scenic Cafe, Tenshinkaku (Heavenly Heart Pavilion).
- Location: On a hill near Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima, Hiroshima
- Address: 〒739-0588 Hiroshima Prefecture, Hatsukaichi City, Miyajima Town 413
- Price: Admission fee 550 yen, coffee 120 yen, lemon squash 330 yen, etc.
- Features: An open-air terrace with a panoramic view of Miyajima's scenic beauty, friendly owner service
- Opening Hours: From 12 PM
- Nearby Attractions: Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Omotesando, etc.
- Rating: 5.0/5.0
Once one of the hottest cafes on Instagram and other platforms, it remains a top cafe due to its breathtaking views. It offers a view of Itsukushima Shrine, the adjacent pagoda, and the quaint roofs of houses all at once. Although there is an admission fee, the drinks are affordable, so you can think of it as essentially paying for the drinks. Above all, the cleanliness of the store, the kindness of the owner, the beautiful view, and the taste of the drinks make you forget about the price. Be careful as there are many steps on the uphill path. Highly recommended for those who want a quiet rest during their trip to Miyajima!
National Assembly Building's Cost-Effective Cafe Rolpi
National Assembly Building's nearby cafe for Yeouido office workers.
You can enjoy a large Americano for just 3,000 won. You can choose from three types of beans: Nut Tendup, Dark Basic, and Berry Spirit. Overall, the cafe offers great value for money and the coffee tastes good.
🏷️Rolpi
📍Address: 1st floor, Machinery Industry Promotion Association New Building, 37 Eunhaeng-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
🕖Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30~17:00 / Closed on Saturdays and Sundays
📞Phone: 0507-1484-2038
Nationwide lowest price, taste guaranteed German bakery.
German Bakery Branch No. 1
Address: 168 Bamjeol-ro, Dangjin-gun, Chungnam.
Inquiries: 041 356 0403.
Closed every Sunday. Mon~Sat: 07:00~22:00.
Glutinous rice twisted doughnuts are only 500 won each. Not made of flour, but glutinous rice, and they're only 500 won! No greasy smell, great texture, and delicious. They sell out quickly, so you need to go early to get them. Parking in front of the store is free for up to 19 minutes. There's no separate parking lot, so if you want to enjoy your time leisurely, head to Branch No. 2.
German Bakery Branch No. 2
Address: 15 Wondanggol-gil, Dangjin, Chungnam.
Inquiries: 041 355 0403.
Closed every Monday. Tue~Sun: 09:00~20:00
The business hours and days off are different, so I recommend checking before you go. We went on a Sunday, so we went to Branch No. 2. We plan to visit the main branch on a Saturday or weekday. Nearby are Waemok Village, Solmoe Sanctuary, and Sinri Sanctuary, so stop by when you're out and about.
The basic glutinous rice twisted doughnuts are the same price at both places, but the prices of other types of doughnuts vary.
A large cafe with a botanical garden vibe.
🚩 Forest Outings Goyang Main Branch
📍 1124 Goyang-daero, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Forest Outings
☕️ The price range is a bit high - Americano for 6,800 won, a variety of bakery items
🅿️ Plenty of parking space
✔️ An overwhelmingly large-scale cafe
I recommend the Forest Outings cafe in Goyang for those who want to visit a mega cafe. It's incredibly large.
Enjoying Honey-flavored Coffee & Dessert with a Sea View
Enjoying honey-flavored coffee and dessert while looking at the sea view. Just quietly watching the sea can heal the mind.
I'll introduce you to a place in Namhae where you can solve both meals and desserts while looking at the sea. It would be nice to stop by the Pine Bliss Cafe on your way to the Island Garden, right? This completes one course, doesn't it?
Located near the parking lot entrance next to the Pine Tree Restaurant, the Pine Bliss Cafe is on the second floor. If you bring the same day's receipt from Pine Tree Restaurant, you can get a discount on coffee. They make their own desserts, so the menu changes a little every day, and they announce it in advance on Instagram. The drinks were all rich and delicious.
When we visited, we were greeted by the lovely mother and daughter owners, and since we visited around late lunchtime, three groups left before us, and it felt like we had the place to ourselves. :)
🟢Address: 1530 Nam-myeon-ro, Nam-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, Pine Bliss
Magnolia Cafe in Full Bloom in Incheon
Locallect Haebangchon Sentimental Rooftop Cafe near Incheon Freedom Park.
The magnolias are in full bloom in Incheon!!
It's Locallect, a Haebangchon sentimental rooftop cafe near Incheon Freedom Park.
I visited on a weekend morning and was able to take pictures leisurely.
📍46 Songhak-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
🚉715m from Exit 2 of Dongincheon Station
⏰ Business Hours
Wed, Thu 12:00 - 20:00
Fri, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 22:00
Break time from 14:00 to 15:00 on Wed to Fri
You may be in the store, but no orders can be taken
‼️Closed
Closed every Mon, Tue
🐶Outdoor dog accompaniment is also possible in Incheon!!
In spring, it's all about the gentle breeze and bagels, especially Earth Bagels.
📍 1st floor, 9-2, Geumosan-ro 12-gil, Gumi-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
📍 11:30 - 20:00 (Closed on Mondays)
I've brought you a famous bagel spot from Gumi!!!
This place in Gumi is known for its beautiful photo spots and is a great dating restaurant! If you bring a date here, you'll be showered with compliments! Let me introduce you to this place🙌
They have a wide variety of bagels and cream cheeses, so you can choose according to your taste, which is really great! On weekends, it's packed with customers from the moment they open. It's a happy dilemma that no matter how you take pictures here, they always come out beautifully...😆
The location was easy to find, but parking was a bit disappointing! There aren't many suitable parking spots nearby, so you'll have to park a bit further away and walk over!ㅠㅠ
How about a bagel for a Sunday weekend brunch date?🥯
Enjoying Tea in Dalian at teaatea
A serene teahouse discovered during my travels in Dalian.
In China, it's convenient to find good stores because Baidu Maps includes various rankings. I fell in love with the tea aroma and atmosphere while having Da Hong Pao and snacks. :) It seems not well-known among Korean tourists, but I recommend you to try it if you have a translator.
Momicafe: A Cafe That Sells Books and Stylish Stationery
Momicafe is a cafe that sells both stationery and books.
There are Momicafe locations scattered throughout Dalian :), and they also sell local souvenirs. Since it's a cafe, they offer a variety of drinks, making it a great place to take a break!
Postcards are a popular souvenir choice, and it's convenient to buy postcards of the city you're visiting right here.
A Taste of Tibet in Sajik-dong, That Store
In Seoul, you can fully experience the atmosphere of Tibet in that Sajik-dong store.
You can try everything from curry menus to lassi and chai, and the space has a Tibetan vibe.
It's also my favorite place in Sajik-dong!
You can even buy handmade Tibetan accessories.
Address
18, Sajik-ro 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Recommended Menu
Kadum soy chai, shrimp curry, salt lassi
Average Price
6,000 - 20,000 KRW
Rating
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Apgujeong Brunch Spot The Kitchen Il Porcino Cheongdam
646-2 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Open daily 11:30-22:00 / Open all year round
White Carpaccio 22,000 KRW / Pasta 21,000 KRW / Tiramisu 15,000 KRW
Authentic Southern Italian restaurant, offering grilled dishes, pasta, cafe menu (coffee, dessert), and brunch on the outdoor terrace