This mystical island seems to have the best of both worlds. The ocean providing islanders with abundant amount of seafood. There you can find the freshest abalone, juiciest cuttlefish and tastiest mackerel. Its fertile volcanic soil is also the perfect condition for the growing of tangerines, mushrooms and tea. Besides its fresh produce and seafood, Jeju is also famous for its black pork. One of the most popular meals is black pork barbecue which is not to be missed. As I speak and write no korean, I’ll be categorising by food and showing pictures of the names of the restaurants. Hopefully you will be able to find these restaurants and get to understand the food culture of this mystical island. Abalone porridge and seafood soup Tel: 782-1089 This is my favourite restaurant in Jeju. It is conveniently located near Seongsan Ilchulbong and is extremely popular amongst tourists and locals. The abalone porridge there is delicious! The seafood soup had a generous amount of seafood with five whole juicy abalone in it. It’s just too good …

This pretty volcanic island situated at the south of Korea is a holiday destination not to be missed. I visited the island twice, once in summer and once in winter. Both experiences were different and unforgettable. If you are thinking of visiting the island, it would be more convenient to rent a car with a GPS (left-hand drive and international drivers license is needed). It is really easy to drive in Jeju – the road signs are in both Korean and English and to get to the destination, all you need to do is to key in the telephone number of that place into your GPS. However, the locals there speak very minimal English but so far I had not much difficulty getting by except once where I had to draw a picture of a fish and chicken in the restaurant because the waitress couldn’t understand English. One thing I love about Jeju is the fresh produce. Remember to try the tangerines, persimmons and abalone! For accommodations, I would recommend Tae Gong Gak Inn. The …

2014 marked the turning point in my life. It was the year that I decided to move to Australia in pursuit of my dreams of being a Dietician. It was a year filled with uncertainties, insecurities and struggles. Through these challenges, I’ve met the most wonderful people in Melbourne that have welcomed me into their lives and helped me adapt to the new environment. Even though my time in Melbourne has come to an end as I look forward to moving to Newcastle, but I’ll never forget the friends and memories made in 2014. As a little present to all of my friends, I’ve decided to share my 10 favourite cafes in Melbourne. Most of these cafes are located away from the hustle and bustle of the city. They are what I would call the hidden gems of Melbourne and I hope that you would fall in love with this city like I did. 1. Left-handed Chef 2/219 Park St South Melbourne VIC 3205 (Closed on Tuesdays) Recommendations: Green Breakfast and smoked salmon brioche. Click here to enter their …