Valentine’s Day With A Korean Touch

SeoulTheJourney wants to offer you a couple of treats for a lovely romantic day with a Korean touch. Toronto Treats For a romantic date, Torontarians should head to High Park for a romantic morning stroll with a delicious morning brew from the lovely Korean cafe Cosette Coffee where you can order a Dalgona Coffee and

No Better Way to Start The Day!

In the heart of the trendy Seongsu-dong neighbourhood in Seoul, there are many treasures to be discovered, yes – take a look at one of our previous posts here. Maple Top is an iconic location deserving of a mention by itself! The location is vibrant and lively from the moment you arrive. The design work

Broker breaks into Canada

The 2022 South Korean drama film, Broker (브로커) was screened at numerous national cinemas across Canada in January 2023. The film was written and directed by the Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kor-eda and explores the complex issues around baby boxes and the ‘adoption black market’.  The film touches on numerous social problems facing South Koreans, not

The Art Scene of Korea

SeoulTheJourney loves the art vibe offered by Seoul and South Korea. Without a doubt, the MMCA, and the Whanki gallery are among our favourites. The art scene in Seoul, South Korea is diverse and vibrant, with a mix of traditional and contemporary art on display throughout the city. The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary

Five Things To Get You Started In Seongsu-Dong

SeoulTheJourney is addicted to Seoul, the coffee shops, the art galleries, and endless things yet to be discovered! Seongsu-Dong is a vibrant neighbourhood served by Ttukseom Station (뚝섬역) and Seongsu Station (성수역) on the Seoul Metro network, and it is a neighbourhood that is super accessible. It was named the ‘The Brooklyn of Seoul’. SeoulTheJourney

The Hyundai Seoul Is More Than A Department Store

The Hyundai Seoul opened back in 2021. It was in good view for fans of Penthouse that filmed in the trendy Fairmont Hotel and for shopping fans, art fans, foodies, coffee addicts, the arty type and everyone – a great place to check out! SeoulTheJourney recommends visiting the Hyundai Seoul for a coffee, pizza or

Tempting Vegan Treats, Temple moments & KIM WHANKI

Earlier this year, Starfield COEX welcomed a brand new restaurant to the Gangnam shopping mall for vegan consumers. During a recent trip to South Korea, SeoulTheJourney was excited to have the opportunity to visit the new restaurant, let alone to try a handful of Pulmuone products available at stores across the country. Could it be

Exploring The ROM

Toronto is the capital of the Canadian province of Ontario and is viewed as a hub of business, finance, arts and culture. Toronto is home to around 54,000 Koreans, reports the Canada 2016 Census. The city is home to the famous Kim’s Convenience alongside a wide range of Korean experiences and artwork as it happens.

More than meets the eye!

Gangnam is a vibrant neighbourhood and it is blessed with numerous shopping malls namely – Starfield COEX Mall, Lotte Tower-World Mall and The Express Bus Terminal (aka, Shinsegae Central City)- alongside a wealth of coffee shops, restaurants, art galleries and so much more! Not to forget the iconic aquariums and in this blog, we will

Break out, Chill out around town

Luckily for a visitor to South Korea, the countless opportunity to experience something new and inspiring is easily achieved. Exploring the city, you will come across fun sculptures, markets and much more! Take the chance to walk around the lovely neighbourhood of Bangbae and enjoy sculptures such as this one sitting outside the offices of