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PlaceChuncheon, GangwonStays

Chuncheon deck campsite and Hongcheon River boat tour: Urban Slow City

Urban Slow City (어반슬로우시티) is a river-view family campsite in Nam-myeon, Chuncheon, Gangwon, with mountains on three sides, a river in front, and caravan, glamping and auto-camping sites. A family who has camped for 9 years pitched a Kolon hut tent on the Brown Deck, used the playground, the unmanned store, the clean restrooms and the private-stall showers, then took an Urban Water Leisure boat tour to the Hongcheon River the next day. The writer ranks Urban Slow City among the top 3 campsites the family has ever visited.

Written Apr 22, 2026Sponsored
ProductBoryeongFood & snacks

Squeeze-pouch milk thistle for liver fatigue: Boryeong Ganenpos M

Boryeong Ganenpos M is a liquid liver-health supplement in 15g squeeze pouches that combines milk thistle extract (silymarin) with vitamins and other ingredients. The writer tried Boryeong Ganenpos M for a few days when liver fatigue kept her from bouncing back, felt her condition improve, and now packs a pouch in her husband's bag every day because his liver isn't in good shape. Boryeong Ganenpos M is an easy, portable squeeze-and-go milk thistle for anyone with frequent work dinners and constant tiredness.

Written Apr 22, 2026Product provided
PlaceGangnam, SeoulRestaurants

Nonhyeon-dong restaurant with rosé risotto by a fountain: Anida Parc

Anida Parc is a European garden-style pasta and brunch restaurant on Seolleung-ro in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, near Gangnam-gu Office Station. Past a flower-decked entrance and inside a hall with a fountain, the tomato rosé risotto with meatballs and the salmon cream pasta were both delicious, and the wide spacing between tables made the meal comfortable. For a date or a get-together with friends that needs both atmosphere and a proper meal, Anida Parc is worth a visit; book a garden-view seat through Catchtable.

Written May 6, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYangju, GyeonggiRestaurants

Yangju galbi restaurant, bigger table for 2 extra guests: Manpo Galbi

Manpo Galbi Yangju Main Branch is a charcoal-grill galbi (short rib) restaurant on Songnang-ro in Yangju, Gyeonggi, and the writer's family goes there every time they visit Yangju. At a weekend lunch the family ordered marinated galbi and enjoyed yukjeon (pan-fried battered beef) and yukhoe (beef tartare) among the basic side dishes, charcoal-grilled ribs, complimentary naengmyeon (cold noodles) and puffed-rice ice cream at the exit, and when two more people came than booked, Manpo Galbi staff moved them to a bigger table. With taste, service and space all satisfying, Manpo Galbi is a Yangju galbi restaurant the writer recommends, one that even picky kids love.

Written Jun 10, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSokcho, GangwonRestaurants

Sokcho restaurant, octopus stew with Japanese cutlet: Deungdae Gotgan

Deungdae Gotgan (등대곳간) is a sea-view Korean restaurant on the 2nd floor on Yeongnanghaean-gil, near Deungdae Beach in Sokcho, Gangwon. The writer ordered nakji jjageuri (spicy stir-fried octopus stew) for 2 and a pork cutlet, then mixed the octopus into rice with sesame oil and bean sprouts. The Japanese-style cutlet balanced the spicy octopus stew well. Deungdae Gotgan is a dependable local spot for an easy, no-fuss meal on a Sokcho trip.

Written Jun 29, 2026Sponsored
PlaceNamyangju, GyeonggiRestaurants

Namyangju valley BBQ with a kids' hamburg steak: 2002 Witch's Arpeggio

2002 Witch's Arpeggio is an outdoor-style Korean BBQ restaurant right beside a valley creek in Wabu-eup, Namyangju, Gyeonggi. Because the children cannot handle spice, the family ordered three servings of the jar-aged tomato-sauce pork belly at the mildest of the three levels, plus a kids' hamburg steak that the younger child finished with an extra bowl of rice. Between the refillable japchae side dish and the torch fire show at the table, 2002 Witch's Arpeggio made for a satisfying outing with kids.

Written Aug 13, 2026Sponsored
ProductHEEDABeauty products

Glow serum on dry combination skin, 2 weeks: HEEDA Glutathione Serum

HEEDA Glutathione High-End Glow Serum (30ml) is a brightening glow serum that the writer, who has dry-leaning combination skin with redness and pigmentation concerns, used for about two weeks. The watery, almost viscosity-free texture sank in without stickiness, and makeup sat better when the HEEDA serum was applied first. A light, fuss-free glow serum for anyone who wants radiance without a heavy layer.

Written Sep 8, 2026Product provided
ProductHEEDABeauty products

Charcoal cleansing foam that removes waterproof mascara: HEEDA Jirisan

HEEDA Jirisan Moist Charcoal Water Cleansing Foam (150ml) is a Korean cleansing foam that the writer, who has sensitive skin, used for daily makeup removal. The foam didn't lather much, but it cleared base makeup and waterproof mascara in the writer's test and left skin feeling moist rather than tight afterwards. For sensitive skin, HEEDA's charcoal foam was a gentle, comfortable everyday cleanser.

Written Mar 31, 2025Product provided
ProductHEEDABeauty products

Make up cleansing balm for heavy makeup: HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal

HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal Cleansing Balm is a charcoal-based make up cleansing balm rolled onto dry skin to dissolve heavy color makeup. Made with charcoal powder and jojoba seed oil, the balm left little tightness after rinsing with lukewarm water and was used as a step for blackheads and skin texture. For heavy makeup days, HEEDA Jirisan Charcoal Cleansing Balm handled the job in one cleansing step.

Written Jan 7, 2025Product provided
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