I love Samcheodong, Bukchon and all the other “ons”.

August 22, 2007 at 6:08 am (Blogroll, Food, Travel) (, )

Finally the blog that I’ve been waiting for. My own!

I needed a new adventure, a new way of seeing things, so I moved to Seoul.
Of course I am going to write about the great people, food and culture I encounter on a daily basis. How could I not? I’ve lived in and traveled to many countries in Europe but never Asia, well not until now.
I hope to inspire, excite and encourage you to travel the world no matter where you are.
Let’s start in Seoul, first stop, a traditional tea house.

After walking in the scorching heat and ready to stroll ever higher in Samcheong-dong, I found at the foot of Bukchon, a tea house. Housed in a traditional Korean house or hanok, this tea house is a haven for those who love tea and those who love beautiful surroundings while drinking it. This is Omija tea, O (five) in Korean and mi (tastes). A naturally sweet tea, very refreshing, having many health benefits. One of my friends told me that it is popular with singers as it is good for the throat. I say, it’s just delicious and the color says it all.

Heaven in a bowl

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11 Comments

  1. thistimenow said,

    August 22, 2007 at 6:14 am

    I have a good feeling about this blog!

  2. thistimenow said,

    August 22, 2007 at 6:15 am

    Also, I will upload a different picture for the header soon.

  3. nicki said,

    August 22, 2007 at 5:11 pm

    What flavour tea was that…and is that a little jellyfish floating in it?

  4. Yusuf said,

    August 23, 2007 at 1:10 pm

    Hey, sis. Brother Y here. Great that you’re having a good time over there, expand your mind! Gorgeous tea house, too!

  5. thistimenow said,

    August 23, 2007 at 9:11 pm

    Thank you my brother!
    I’m going to do my bes! Love you and am so proud of you!

  6. Mary said,

    August 24, 2007 at 2:08 pm

    You have taken such good pictures.

    Wow…I didn’t know that you are a good photographer ! :-0

    -your student-

  7. thistimenow said,

    August 24, 2007 at 2:11 pm

    Thanks Mary! I’m going to actually start taking it with me everyday, even to work.
    Ciao!

  8. Elly said,

    August 28, 2007 at 4:09 pm

    Fe Fe-

    This is what we’ve always imagined for you! There are few words to express the joy I feel knowing you are continuing to live your dream. May God continue to guide, bless and keep you.

    Love Always and Forever,

    Elly
    P.S. I love that you’re utilizing that English degree too!(love your blog)

  9. Jeff said,

    August 30, 2007 at 8:33 am

    It’s hot on the street because there are indoor fans outside, showering the customers with a sliver of respite from the brutish, pervasive onslaught of the summer heat. You owe me an icecream!

    Later

  10. Cornelia said,

    March 8, 2008 at 4:14 am

    i have been to this one yesterday and absolut loved it AND
    right now, i know why i was there!!! bec of you!!!
    i read your article in seoul travel and culture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  11. S said,

    January 8, 2009 at 2:07 am

    I think I’ve been there!! Was that teahouse near Insadong???

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