I'm sending good vibes your way with this post!
I had my first encounter with Hongdae in 2010 and immediately fell in love with the place then. Hongdae is vibrant, creative, unpolished and a little bit rebellious - in other words, it is everything that is crazy/beautiful about youth. I guess it helps that there is a large student population in the area because of Hongik University.
When I get really busy and ultimately very stressed about one thing or another, or if I want to feel inspired, there is nothing more I would want than some quiet time in a quaint coffee shop, enjoying a plate of waffles with ice cream, maybe some hot chocolate on the side while I write, just to take a break from everything. If that's not feasible, I daydream about places like Hongdae and look through my old photos of the place to help me remember.
If you ever find yourself in Seoul and are looking to be inspired, take the train to Hongik University station and spend an afternoon taking a leisurely stroll around the area, camera at the ready. You'll chance upon one-of-a-kind boutiques, quirky cafes and some pretty cool street art. It's exactly what my friends and I did - on the last day of our trip, we took one last walk around the neighborhood we called home for our five days in Seoul. You'll find some of the pictures I took below, plus a lovely little song to get you in a pleasant mood. (Incidentally, the band Busker Busker is an indie group from Hongdae who recently gained mainstream success.)
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This looks pretty nice. My apos would say cool and love it here. I wouldn't mind sipping a good brew and reading a book in some corner here!
Hello! Judging by your recent post about The Collective, I'm guessing your apos would love a place like this as well. It's definitely a perfect place to just relax in a corner of a quirky cafe, but at night it can get crazy too! :)
I was on an overnight transit in Seoul this past summer and really felt "bitin" - just this post alone already says a lot about what there is to see beyond the usual temples and the DMZ.
Hello! Yes, there is more to Korea than temples, DMZ, KPop, and Korean Drama spots (although those are pretty fun to visit too!), and Hongdae is a great testament to that.
Love your blog BTW! You've been to so many countries! Sana ako rin. :)
I thought I am well-traveled, until I read your post! Waaaahh! I hope I could also be to all these places! Well done. Great compilation of your travel escapes.
Too many cafes, too little time.
Sole Pendulum: thank you! Good luck to you and your travels. :)
Rissee: INDEED! We need to go back soon, though we already have Busan this year. :)
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