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I write about visits to cafes in Gangwon. · Writes about: Beauty products · Cafés · Restaurants · Food & snacks · Hair & beauty salons · Stays · Bars

PlaceYeongwol, GangwonStays

Yeongwol caravan with terrace mountain view and fire pit: Deo Swim X1

Deo Swim (영월 더 쉼) is a caravan pension on Donggang-ro in Yeongwol-eup, Yeongwol, Gangwon, with 12 caravans, X1 to X12, spaced apart and all facing the same direction. The writer stayed one night for two in X1, the end unit on the highest ground, and enjoyed its terrace mountain view, a kitchen with a water purifier and waterfall faucet, a ₩25,000 wood fire pit in the bug-screened BBQ area, and the self-service shop. After countless caravan and glamping trips, the writer calls Deo Swim the most satisfying yet and would return without hesitation.

Written May 13, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangnam, SeoulHair & beauty salons

Seolleung 11mm C-curl extensions after DIY removal: On The Boutique

On The Boutique is a lash extension, lash lift and waxing salon near Seonjeongneung Station Exit 4 in Gangnam, Seoul. After pulling off old extensions at home and losing almost all the lashes at the outer corners, the writer got a new set of lash extensions at On The Boutique in a C curl with a maximum length of 11mm. Verdict: even on thin, patchy lashes the On The Boutique set looked natural and full, and it was still holding several days later.

Written May 17, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJeju, JejuRestaurants

Gwakji Beach black pork BBQ, high chair booked ahead: Nopo Dwaeji

Nopo Dwaeji Aewol (노포돼지 애월) is a black pork geungogi (thick-cut pork) restaurant near Gwakji Beach in Aewol-eup, Jeju, known for staff who grill the straw-seared pork for you from start to finish. On an early weekday lunch with a baby, the writer booked through Naver, found a high chair already set at the table, and ordered the 2-person lunch special (55,000 won) with Jeju yellow crab doenjang stew made without Cheongyang chili. Nopo Dwaeji Aewol is an easy, comfortable Gwakji BBQ spot for families eating black pork with a baby.

Written Jun 27, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangnam, SeoulCafés

Sinsa dessert café: matcha latte & Dubai butter sand, Butter & Shelter

Butter & Shelter Gangnam-Sinsa is a dessert café on Garosu-gil in Gangnam, Seoul, less than a 5-minute walk from Sinsa Station Exit 8. The writer came only for drinks, but the dessert showcase won out: a Dubai butter sand (₩4,500) and a Basque cheesecake (₩7,500) with an iced americano (₩4,500) and an iced matcha latte (₩5,500). Butter & Shelter Gangnam-Sinsa is a good pick for dessert in a calm setting, with reasonably priced drinks.

Written Jul 12, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangnam, SeoulRestaurants

Weekend beef BBQ lunch sets in Seolleung, Seoul: 3 cuts at Hwaseol

Hwaseol Seolleung Direct Branch (화설 선릉직영점) is a Korean BBQ restaurant for beef and pork in the Seolleung Station food alley in Gangnam, Seoul. On a weekend, the writer booked a lunch table at Hwaseol Seolleung Direct Branch through Catch Table and ordered three lunch sets: flower cut (kkotsal) for 35,000 won, wagyu sirloin for 34,000 won and fresh short rib meat (galbisal) for 21,000 won. The writer also tried doenjang stew, cold mul naengmyeon noodles and pot rice. The Hwaseol lunch special can be ordered on weekends and includes a meal, so it balances meat quality with good value.

Written Jul 12, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangnam, SeoulBars

Gangnam Station private-room lunch: misutgaru pudding, Jusindang

Jusindang Gangnam is a dining bar near Exit 11 of Gangnam Station in Seoul, themed around the dragon of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals. The writer, who had visited Jusindang Gangnam before for cocktails, returned at lunch and ate the C course (cold cheese tomato salad, obang skewers, braised pork jowl with napa cabbage, a rice or noodle dish and pudding) in a private room with soda instead of alcohol. Verdict: Jusindang Gangnam is a satisfying lunch course spot, not just a cocktail bar.

Written Oct 7, 2026Sponsored
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