Hello everyone!
Two weeks ago we visited the province of Gangwondo (강원도) at the East Coast and it was great. Nothing like the fresh breeze of the sea, the East Sea (also called Sea of Japan but let's not give it that name...)!
I took way too many pictures so I think it would be boring for you if I made a master post ahah, so I decided to show you my ultimate highlights~
Two weeks ago we visited the province of Gangwondo (강원도) at the East Coast and it was great. Nothing like the fresh breeze of the sea, the East Sea (also called Sea of Japan but let's not give it that name...)!
I took way too many pictures so I think it would be boring for you if I made a master post ahah, so I decided to show you my ultimate highlights~
I finally tried this gem! I was so curious about it but at the same time skeptical because the original fish shaped snacks are filled with red beans (my worst nightmare) so even knowing this was just ice-cream had never tried it.
It's so delicious!! ㅠㅠ 10/10!!! The fish tastes likes a waffle so it's even better than your average ice-cream cone!!~ It had almonds in the bottom and the only thing I didn't like was the sprinkled coconut, which I didn't notice until I tasted it ㅠㅠ
I would eat this ice-cream every day.
Location: Sokcho Tourist Fish Market (속초 중앙시장)
I also tried hotteok (호떡) for the first time. I had been looking forward to try it since last year before I came to Korea. Unfortunately I came on summer and I couldn't find it anywhere. Now that it's starting to get cold I can finally get this glorious treat.
Korean street food is really something... 10/10
Location: Sokcho Tourist Fish Market (속초 중앙시장)
Raw squid! Honestly I wasn't sure what to expect ahaha but it's actually pretty good!!!
It's a little hard to chew on, like a chewing gum that doesn't let you chew enough but the taste is good! 8/10
Location: Sokcho Tourist Fish Market (속초 중앙시장)
I have no words to describe this chicken. Before I came here I didn't pay much attention to fried chicken. It's not something to go crazy over in Spain. We have KFC and alike but for some reason I can't step inside a KFC without feeling sick.
Korean fried chicken is definitely something that will drive you crazy. And what's better than a chicken restaurant surrounded by other chicken restaurants? They all want to be the best so I assure you chicken restaurants with competition are the greater deal.
A good way to embrace Korean culture while in your trip? Try chimaek (치맥)! It stands for chikin (치킨) and maekju (맥주), chicken and beer!
When you try it you will know what I'm talking about~
This is the chicken restaurant we visited, we chose it over others because we were provided free "samples" to compare and they seemed like the best (we were right!).10/10
Location: Jung Ang Market (강릉 중앙시장)
We took a peaceful walk on the beach in the morning. It was really cold but it was very relaxing~ fresh air, the sound of the waves...
And you have a lot of nice coffee shops near as well as Motels. What's better than waking up one day, grabbing some mocha and enjoying this view?
Location: Sokcho Beach (속초 해수욕장)
(by oppa)
(by oppa)
We saw people selling the freshest fish ever right next to these waters. I'm not a huge fish fan but if I was I would've definitely cleaned this place up. NOMNOMNOM
Location: Yeonggeumjeong (영금정)
(By oppa)
We visited a farm and took quite a long walk. To go to the peak of the mountain we have two options: hiking (in a pretty easy way to be honest) and taking the bus. It was very cold and we had to run to make sure we got to the bus line before all the other people. The line was truly long, we would have had to wait for at least four buses but we rode the second. Once up we enjoyed the view and the fresh air and decided to go down on foot but it was our last day and we had quite a long way home so we ended up cheating and getting the bus twice to advance our way down...woops~
Location: sheep farm, EcoGreen Campus
(by oppa)
Another nice point to catch your breath and sit back and relax...
Location: Hajodae (하조대)
I really enjoyed this trip and I hope you see these pictures of my favorite moments and get a little inspired on where to go the next time you get some free time or if you're traveling in Korea~These pictures are nothing compared to reality. You have to be there to feel it.
♥︎♥︎♥︎Stick around to see my future posts about my life in Korea, traveling, food, culture, fashion, makeup, etc. See you next time!♥︎♥︎♥︎
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