Seoul Free Travel

Found a spacious, clean, and comfortable guesthouse in Hwagok-dong (though it surprisingly didn’t have an elevator, so we had to carry three large suitcases upstairs 🧳). The weather in early April was still chilly, so after exercising, we went to a nearby restaurant to enjoy spicy beef stew. I remember the name of the restaurant had the words "Five Blessings" in it, and the food was absolutely delicious! We even happened to catch their makgeolli happy hour☺️
In the evening, we passed by a barbecue restaurant that seemed quite popular, so we decided to give it a try. It exceeded our expectations! (After checking, it turned out to be a chain restaurant called "Throat Water Celery BBQ"). The average cost per person was around 500 TWD, and they offered grilling services. The pork belly, side dishes, and condiments were all of excellent quality. The only downside was that the celery had fibers that were a bit too tough to chew, but overall, I highly recommend it! I still miss it after returning to Taiwan...
Later, we visited Yeouido and Seoul Forest Park to see cherry blossoms and 🦌. The cool weather made for a very pleasant stroll! I also had yet another cup of Vienna coffee—it was delicious but quite sweet 🐜.
Near the guesthouse, we bought some fruit and met a Mandarin-speaking shop owner who recommended we try samgyetang in Apgujeong. The soup was rich, but it didn’t seem to taste better than the ones from big brands (⁎⁍̴̛ᴗ⁍̴̛⁎). The next day, we wandered around the area again and found a place for dinner serving authentic Korean cuisine. We discovered The Giwa, which had great ambiance and food. I particularly recommend their layered hot pot 🍲!
This trip was a spontaneous decision with my family, so we didn’t do much planning. However, the lack of a detailed itinerary brought its own kind of fun. Looking forward to exploring and discovering more treasures next time✌🏾

Post by rchiiii | Sep 29, 2025