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Chuncheon Dakgalbi: Griddle or Charcoal

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Choose among 7 Chuncheon dakgalbi restaurants, comparing griddle cooking and charcoal grilling, seasonings, portion weights, ordering rules and parking.

Griddle dakgalbi combines chicken, vegetables and rice cakes. Charcoal restaurants offer soy sauce, gochujang and salt seasonings, with bone-in and boneless options.
Todam lists 230g dine-in portions and a minimum of 2 meat portions per table. Jangho and Tongnamujip's main branch list 250g for their dakgalbi.
Jangho has dedicated parking outside the restaurant. Hupyeong-dong 1.5 Dakgalbi lists paid parking, while Wonjo Sutbul Dakbulgogijip directs drivers to the nearby Nagwon Off-street Parking Lot.

7 picks · researched Oct 8, 2026

Beginner Climbing Experiences in Seoul

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

7 climbing gyms in Seoul for adults trying their first session. Compare 40-minute lessons, per-person prices, shoe rental, same-day access and booking options.

Take a basic lesson, then keep practicing with independent climbing on the same day. Climbing shoe rental is included, so there is less need to buy shoes for your first visit.
Trial passes at Seoul Forest Climbing Guro and Jamsil also include chalk. Bring comfortable workout clothes and your own socks.
Trial sessions can be booked through Naver Booking. Consider both the journey from home and the lesson start time.

7 picks · researched Oct 8, 2026

Seoul One-Day Classes, October 10–11

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The featured dates have passed. A guide to 7 Seoul classes for October 10–11, 2026, with class content, costs at the time, and collection details.

For Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, check both the start time and making time to find a class that fits your weekend.
Choosing what you want to make—leatherwork, a painting, mother-of-pearl craft, baked treats, perfume, a silver ring, or pottery—makes it easier to pick a class.
For ring making, budget for both the deposit and the balance paid on site. The canelé class requires at least two participants.
Unlike small items you can take home the same day, handbuilt plates need time in the kiln. Check collection arrangements against the date you plan to give your gift.

7 picks · researched Oct 7, 2026

Roasteries to Visit During the Gangneung Coffee Festival

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

7 roasteries to visit before or after the Gangneung Coffee Festival, October 21–25. Compare pour-overs, blends, indoor and outdoor seating, prices, parking and closing days.

The 18th Gangneung Coffee Festival takes place October 21–25 on Gangneung Coffee Street. Local roasteries offer different ways to enjoy pour-overs and blends.
Choose from sea-view rooftops, interiors with full-height windows and an art shop where you can smell the beans. Consider both how you choose your coffee and where you want to sit.
Gerak closes on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays; Bohemian Bak Ichu Coffee Main Branch closes Monday–Wednesday. Plan visits around each shop's regular closing days and hours.

7 picks · researched Oct 6, 2026

Perfume Making in Seoul

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

From perfumer-led classes to video-guided sessions, compare seven Seoul perfume studios by format, what you take home, duration and cost.

Perfumer-led classes offer explanations as you work; self-guided sessions use guides and sample blends to help you finish your fragrance.
Some classes include a 50ml bottle plus a sample; others let you engrave a message on a 30ml bottle.
Sessions take about 1–2 hours. The price per person depends on the base bottle size and extra options.

7 picks · researched Oct 6, 2026

Fragrances for Men in Their 30s

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Seven fragrances for men in their 30s: floral musk for work, fruit and herbs for weekends, and woody scents for evening plans. Choose by taste and occasion.

For work, try floral and musky scents that evoke clean clothes. On weekends, add the freshness of fruit and green leaves. For evening plans, we recommend woody scents with a touch of warmth.
Choosing a bottle gets easier when you branch out gradually from scents you already enjoy. If you like florals, look at which flowers feature. If you prefer woody scents, consider what accompanies the wood.

7 picks · researched Oct 6, 2026

Pottery Experiences in Icheon

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Explore handbuilding, wheel throwing and painting at 7 Yespark pottery studios in Icheon, with session lengths, prices and details on receiving your finished pieces.

Pottery experiences in Icheon fall into three groups: shaping clay by hand, throwing on a wheel and painting bisque-fired pieces.
Toriseom Pottery quotes about 5 weeks, Deulkkot Maeul Pottery Studio about 1 month and Jeongdoga Icheon Pottery Studio about two months. If you have a gift date in mind, check when your piece will be ready.
You can take Ttuttillo Experience Center's transfer-printed mug home immediately. The collection timing differs from hand-painted pottery, which needs another kiln firing.

7 picks · researched Oct 5, 2026

iPhone 18 Pro MagSafe Cases

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Seven MagSafe cases for iPhone 18 Pro. Choose by clear materials, silicone or fabric, protective construction, and stand design.

These seven iPhone 18 Pro cases span clear materials, silicone, fabric, and protective designs with stands.
Smooth silicone, visible woven texture, and leather-like vegan materials offer different surface feels.
Choose between a rear kickstand for landscape video and an adjustable support around the camera.

7 picks · researched Oct 3, 2026

Walks in Seoul Olympic Park

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Walk along the earthen fortress and pause by lakeside sculpture. Choose among a flower-covered hill, ordered rose beds and a lone tree according to the view you want to enjoy.

7 picks · researched Oct 3, 2026