Last spring, my friend Abbie and I explored Daejeon’s Old Downtown, Eunhangdong and Daehungdong. Both little neighborhoods make up the older (but also much cooler) part of Daejeon!
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I’ve been going to TSC Gym for three months now, and I am so much stronger, faster and well-trained than when I started. Punching and kicking things is SO fun, who knew?? My friend, Abbie G, made this video about it!
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Today for Daejeon Highlights, we’re covering the underground shopping mall. Any Korean city with a subway will have one of these, but Daejeon’s has some unique things in it that I’m excited to talk about!
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Where do you go in Daejeon if you want really good New York-style pizza? Johnny’s Pub, home of giant pizzas, craft beer and the best birthday dinners. What is Daejeon without Johnny’s?
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My friend Abbie G and I collabed for a vlog showcasing the Youth We Can Center in Daejeon. If you’re into rock climbing—you’re in for a treat.
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At Lumbini you can get your samosas, mutton curry, naan, biryani—of course, you can grab a Nepali beer or chai too. It’s a hole-in-the-wall tucked away among the minimalist cafes and big bbq chains, and our own little underdog.
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Two for one! I’m reviewing two cafes today because actually these are literally right across the street from another. Both are located in the Gung-dong area, right next to KAIST.
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By way of unique culture, Daejeon doesn’t seem to have much. Except for this! People from all over Korea come to Daejeon to eat here—Sung Sim Dang, the Michelin-starred bakery.
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Part of my Daejeon Highlights series. While KAIST is a stressful place to attend, there’s a few things to love. Like cherry blossoms!
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Students will flock to the cafes in Gung-dong to sip coffee late into the night. My favorite of them is Gabae Roasters.
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This week, my coteachers and I went out for pufferfish (복어)—interesting, delicious—and then drove to Interview Mansion, one of Daejeon’s most instagram-able cafes.
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It’s also a bar, a vinyl haven, and a manga reader’s paradise. It’s Cafe Bidol in Daehungdong, Daejeon.
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