Hi, I’m Mel
Hi, I’m Mel
I’ve lived in Seoul for 4 years
I speak English, Mandarin and some Korean
I am Homemaker
Hi, I am Melissa, a former architect who has been living in Seoul for four years. When I first visited Korea years ago, I fell in love with the culture and food of the place. It amazed me how traditional and modern cultures could coexist so well. One of my favorite districts is Jongno, where you can find the historic Gyeongbok palace and surrounding hanoks juxtaposed against contemporary buildings. The nearby areas such as Insa-dong, Ikseon-dong (great for cafe-hopping), and Samcheong-dong (where I bring friends to visit a modern hanbok shop) are also must-see places! I am a foodie and I believe that Korea has more to offer than the usual bibimbap. Eating in Korea is often a shared bonding experience as there are many communal dishes where a group of friends would eat from the same pot. Perhaps we could also exchange stories over some of my favorite lesser-known dishes such as gamjatang, dakbokkeumtang, and dakhanmari! I'd love to share my favorite haunts with travelers looking for a uniquely tailored experience in Seoul. See you soon!
My knowledge & interests
Master of Arts (Architecture)
Street food
Local cuisine
Desserts
Food markets
Fine dining
Unique & unusual foods
Theater
Cinema
Art galleries & museums
Parks
Hikes
Social history
Portrait photography
Modern architecture
Classical architecture
Third wave coffee
Artisanal tea
High-end fashion boutiques
Department stores
Vintage shops
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Lifestyle culture
