I hope to put this journal to good use this summer in Seoul, especially as Japanese fountain pens sell cheap there.
P.S: In Korea foreigners can shop tax free if they show their passports, that's probably why you kept being asked for it. I think I've had my passport scanned by a korean shop before but didn't question it so can't say what's up with that. Also note that there have been very few times when I've shopped in Korea without my relatives of Korean nationality, I'm not very experienced at the passport check thing.
AHHHH this was such a thrilling post to read!!! What a lovely recap—you went to so many of my favorite shops (and a few I haven't been able to check out yet, like Point of View which always seems packed). I also love inourmansion in Bukchon and KioskKiosk in Seongsu!
Such fun to read! Your mention of Taiwan prompted me to ask - what is the best stationary store to visit in Taipei? I’ll be traveling there next month :-)
I hope to put this journal to good use this summer in Seoul, especially as Japanese fountain pens sell cheap there.
P.S: In Korea foreigners can shop tax free if they show their passports, that's probably why you kept being asked for it. I think I've had my passport scanned by a korean shop before but didn't question it so can't say what's up with that. Also note that there have been very few times when I've shopped in Korea without my relatives of Korean nationality, I'm not very experienced at the passport check thing.
I'm going to Korea soon, and as a stationery fanatic, I thoroughly enjoyed this post! Thank you!
Love misugaru! Reminds me of the Misugaru Korean multigrain latte recipe I adapted from tranquil NYC café DAE for easy home brewing!
check it out:
https://thesecretingredient.substack.com/p/get-dae-cafes-recipe-misugaru-latte
AHHHH this was such a thrilling post to read!!! What a lovely recap—you went to so many of my favorite shops (and a few I haven't been able to check out yet, like Point of View which always seems packed). I also love inourmansion in Bukchon and KioskKiosk in Seongsu!
Thanks for reading! I just saved In Our Mansion to my map for next time!
Such fun to read! Your mention of Taiwan prompted me to ask - what is the best stationary store to visit in Taipei? I’ll be traveling there next month :-)
I have a post with a list of stationery stores recommended in Taiwan! Please look for it!
That‘s a great Post! I am going to Korea this year and can’t wait to visit the shops you mentioned. 😊
I loved reading through all of this - so happy you enjoyed Point of View especially, as I'd love to go there myself someday!
Thank you for this incredible guide! Cannot wait to go.