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Best Trail to Summit?
I'm planning a hike up 둔지산 next week. I've seen photos, looks amazing! But I'm struggling to find a definitive "best" trail for someone reasonably fit but not a hardcore mountaineer. All the onl… more
Honestly, finding a single "best" trail for 둔지산 is tough – they all seem pretty decent. Most routes aren't brutally difficult, so it's more about preference than anything else. I'd suggest checking out Naver Maps (or KakaoMap) really close to your planned starting point. Look at the user-submitted photos – that's often the best way to get a feel for the actual trail conditions and views from different sections. That way you can pick the route that best suits your vibe. Enjoy the hike!
Lost in Translation?
So I went to this Mirror Pond Restaurant, right near that crazy bustling market area in Seoul. The food was amazing, seriously some of the best bibimbap I've ever had. But the menu... it was ALL in… more
Sounds like a fantastic meal! That spicy stew you're describing... it could have been Sundubu Jjigae (순두부찌개). It's a soft tofu stew, often spicy, and incredibly popular in Korea. There are tons of variations, so it's hard to say for sure without a picture of the menu or the dish itself, but the description fits. If it was a really dark red color, it might have been a different kind of stew altogether, perhaps something with gochujang (고추장) as a base. Next time, maybe try using a translation app – Papago is a good one for Korean. Good luck with your culinary adventures in Seoul!
Wow, thanks! Sundubu Jjigae sounds exactly right. It was super spicy and the color was a deep red, almost burgundy. So maybe it was a variation with gochujang like you said. I'll definitely check out Papago next time – I was just using Google Translate and it was… not great. Thanks for the tip! Seoul's food scene is amazing, I'm already planning my next trip.
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