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Housewarming gift room diffuser my friend loved: PURE5 Lovely Bouquet

PURE5 Lovely Bouquet is a room diffuser made to be given as a housewarming gift. The writer gave the PURE5 Lovely Bouquet diffuser to a close friend who had just moved, instead of the usual toilet paper or detergent, and the friend loved it most of all for its pretty packaging, soft natural scent and a design that suits a living room. Verdict: if you want a housewarming gift that isn't predictable but won't feel like too much, the PURE5 Lovely Bouquet room diffuser is a good choice.

Written Apr 22, 2026Product provided
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Sejong Italian after a Lake Park walk: carbonara & fresh OJ, Olivus

Olivus Compagno Sejong Boram Branch is an Italian restaurant in Boram-dong, Sejong, right next to Sejong City Hall. On a weekend family outing, the blogger stopped in with a child for the signature potato soup (₩9,900), carbonara and aglio e olio (₩12,900 each), cinnamon pear gorgonzola pizza (₩17,900), passion fruit ade and fresh-squeezed orange juice; high chairs and kids' tableware made eating out with a little one easy. Olivus Compagno is a solid pick for a family meal after a walk around Sejong Lake Park and Eungdari Bridge.

Written Apr 30, 2026Sponsored
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Sodam-dong, Sejong sushi: California roll & futomaki at Sushi Resto

Sushi Resto Sejong Sodam Main Branch is a sushi restaurant at Icom Star City, 93 Sodam-ro, in Sodam-dong, Sejong. On a friend's recommendation, the writer ordered futomaki (thick sushi roll), a California roll and a 12-piece inari, egg and shrimp sushi set, and was pleased with the large pieces, generous fillings, clean dining room and friendly service. For hearty sushi in Sodam-dong, Sushi Resto Sejong Sodam Main Branch is the first place worth thinking of.

Written Apr 27, 2026Sponsored
ProductSwitch OnFood & snacks

Zero-sugar protein shake in 4 flavors, matcha wins: Switch On Diet

Switch On Diet Protein Shake is a Korean pouch-type meal-replacement protein shake sold in four flavors: grain, almond, chocolate and matcha. The writer received the Switch On Diet shakes from the brand, tried all four flavors and found the roomy pouch leaves space for extra water or milk without spilling. Matcha was the clear favorite, good enough that the writer ordered another box.

Written May 6, 2026Product provided
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Sejong Korean restaurant: herbal pork & chive pancake, Bapkkot Hansang

Bapkkot Hansang (밥꽃한상) is a Korean restaurant on the 3rd floor of the Sejong Machi building near Sejong Lake Park in Sejong, known for cooking without MSG or seasoning powders and using ingredients prepared the same day. The writer tried chive pancake (10,000 won), herbal boiled pork (15,000 won), octopus and shrimp rice bowl (15,000 won) and spicy stir-fried pork (10,000 won), praising the pork with no gamey smell and the savory but never harsh flavors, and found the 3 hours of free underground parking convenient. For a healthy meal before or after a walk around Sejong Lake Park, Bapkkot Hansang is a good fit.

Written May 5, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeo-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Dunsan-dong, Daejeon sushi omakase: kaiseki lunch with parents – Sori

Sori is a sushi omakase and kaiseki course restaurant in Dunsan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. On a weekend, the writer took their parents to Sori for the lunch kaiseki omakase, which runs from hojicha tea through hassun, dry-aged sashimi and sushi, grilled fish and Spanish mackerel pot rice to dessert, and both parents were delighted with the flavor, the portions and the neat plating. With its quiet atmosphere and classic, gently seasoned course, Sori is a restaurant worth recommending for a meal with parents or older family members.

Written May 12, 2026Sponsored
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Pork belly & neck BBQ, sprout salad bar in Sejong: Chung-sil Hoegwan

Chung-sil Hoegwan (충실회관) is a kimchi stew and fresh pork BBQ restaurant across from the post office in Hansol-dong, Sejong. Drawn in by the smell of grilling meat on a walk, the writer came early with a child and ordered 1 serving of pork belly and 1 serving of pork neck. Braised semi-dried pollock and doenjang (soybean paste) stew came included, and the self-serve corner offered sprout salad plus ramen noodle and rice cake add-ins. With its spacious dining room and generous side dishes, Chung-sil Hoegwan is a pork belly spot in Hansol-dong worth revisiting for a family meal with kids.

Written May 12, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJeonju, JeonbukThings to do

Jeonju foot bath café with parents and a travel guidebook: Manjok

Anma Jogyok Cafe Manjok is a foot bath café on the 2nd floor of 56 Eunhaeng-ro, behind Gyeonggijeon Shrine in Jeonju Hanok Village. On a weekend walk with her parents, the writer chose the ₩15,000 basic course at Anma Jogyok Cafe Manjok: peppermint and rosemary aroma foot baths, a shoulder massage, iced burdock tea and an Americano, then planned the next stops using the Jeonju travel guidebook on the table. A satisfying way to ease parents' tired legs in the middle of a Jeonju Hanok Village trip.

Written May 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJeonju, JeonbukRestaurants

Jeonju beef BBQ worth a short weekend wait: galbisal, Hoseongjeong

Hoseongjeong (Hoseongjeong Butcher's Restaurant) is a butcher's-style Korean BBQ restaurant on Dongbu-daero in Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, where diners pick hanwoo (Korean beef) from a meat fridge, pay, then grill it at their table. The writer visited Hoseongjeong with family on an early weekend evening and, after a short wait, grilled hanwoo top blade (salchisal) and galbisal (rib finger meat), whose marbling and juiciness pleased the whole family. With a spacious, clean dining room, baby chairs and no break time, Hoseongjeong is a beef restaurant worth recommending for family meals out in Jeonju.

Written May 23, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJeonju, JeonbukThings to do

Jeonju hanbok rental with courtyard & alley photos: Gwijok Uisangsil

Gwijok Uisangsil (귀족의상실) is a hanbok and early modern costume rental shop on Choemyeonghui-gil in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonju. On a family weekend trip to Jeonju, the writer picked a skirt and jacket at Gwijok Uisangsil, had daenggi (ribbon-tied braid) and flower hair styling, added a snap photo shoot for ₩10,000 per person, and got a free all-day rental upgrade by booking on Naver. Gwijok Uisangsil suits anyone who wants crowd-free photos in its spacious courtyard and the alley behind the shop's back door.

Written May 23, 2026Sponsored
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Sejong café for group gatherings with separate group seating: Apere

Apere is a Geumgang River-view café on the 4th floor of River Picnic in Boram-dong, Sejong, with a quiet area kept separate from a group seating area. After running errands in Sejong's 3-saengwon district, the writer stopped by Apere with a child and ordered an iced Apere Bamspenner (chestnut einspänner), a coconut smoothie made without cinnamon, and brioche served with strawberry jam and butter. Apere satisfies on view, parking, space and menu, making it an easy pick for group gatherings or outings with kids in Sejong.

Written Oct 29, 2026Sponsored
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Sejong Asian restaurant for family meals: Mekong set at Mekong Thai

Mekong Thai Sejong Naseong Branch is an Asian restaurant on the 2nd floor of 133-9 Naseong-ro in Naseong-dong, Sejong. The writer's family ordered the Mekong set, pad thai and brisket rice noodle soup (brisket pho), and the spacious group seating and basement parking made the meal easy. Mekong Thai Sejong Naseong Branch serves mild food without overpowering spices, a safe choice for a family meal with parents or kids.

Written May 27, 2026Sponsored