Ketki Gadre

As I planned my trip to Seoul, one thing kept popping up in every itinerary: its cafes. A visit to a café usually means a quick coffee run or snack between sights. But in Seoul, guides specifically recommend setting aside a few hours for the experience. That’s because cafes in Seoul are less about caffeine and more about creativity, design, and atmosphere.

Seoul’s café scene blends tradition and creativity, offering everything from serene hanok-inspired spots to quirky concept cafes. This vibrant mix makes the city a must-visit destination for coffee aficionados seeking both quality brews and unforgettable, Instagram-worthy experiences.

After checking into my hotel in the trendy district of Myeongdong in Seoul, the first walk to a nearby restaurant carried a strange sense of déjà vu. When the staff greeted me with a cheerful eoseo oseyo (welcome), my instinctive reply of gamsahamnida (thank you) felt oddly natural.

Like the kitchens of India, Korean temple cuisine carries a legacy that stretches back generations

આગામી લગ્નની મોસમ સાથે, પરિવારો ઓફબીટ સ્થાનો, ઘનિષ્ઠ શૈલીઓ અને લગ્નના અનુભવની શોધ કરી રહ્યા છે જે માત્ર લગ્ન કરનારા પરિવારો માટે જ નહીં પરંતુ આવનારા મહેમાનો માટે પણ ખાસ છે. તે દિવસો ગયા જ્યારે લગ્નો ભવ્ય બૉલરૂમ અથવા સામાન્ય રિસોર્ટ સ્થળો સુધી મર્યાદિત હતા. આજના યુગલો, ખાસ કરીને જેન ઝી, પ્રેમની ઉજવણી એવી પરિસ્થિતિઓમાં કરવા માગે છે જે ઘનિષ્ઠ અને અસાધારણ બંને હોયઃ સમુદ્ર તરફ નજર રાખતી ખડકો પર, સોનેરી રણની રેતી વચ્ચે અથવા લીલાછમ ખીણોની અંદર.

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