Writing my first magazine article – Visiting 5 cafes in Seoul, South Korea

I am so excited to finally be putting this all out into the world. About 2 months ago, I was asked by Coffee t&i Magazine if I could write about some speciality coffee cafes here in Seoul, South Korea. I of course jumped at the opportunity and got to work straight away… without realising just how difficult it would be to visit 5 cafes, take photographs, film clips for my YouTube channel, write the article and then gather all of the information for each cafe squeezed in over one weekend whilst working full time… But I have lived to tell the tale and I am so excited to be sharing it all with you today. If there was one thing I learned through all of this, it’s that bloggers, vloggers, writers and travel influencers definitely don’t have an easy job, they’re just great at making their craft look so simple.

Although this wasn’t a paid opportunity, writing and taking photos is something that I have always enjoyed for myself. My philosophy as a foreigner living in South Korea is that I should take any opportunities that come my way because it can only help me learn and grow. I have been accumulating skills in so many different areas because I have allowed myself to take on so many exciting projects this year and I know that someday my hard work will reward me… somehow… who knows!

The issue of the magazine was launched a few weeks ago but sadly, the online version is not currently available. I will insert all of the information about the cafes that I went to here as well as some images that I took on the day and images from the magazine! I hope that in the future I can write some more articles… or not. I can always just stick to my day job which is also pretty fun.

Cafe #1 Duke’s Coffee Showroom 

10 Eoulmadang-ro 2-gil, Dangin-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Subway Station: Sangsu (Line 6)

Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 – 18:00 / Weekend 11:00 – 19:00

Cafe #2 Perception Coffee

16 Eoulmadang-ro 1-gil, Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 

Subway Station: Sangsu (Line 6)

Hours: 9:00 – 24:00 (Closed Tuesdays)

Cafe #3 Motif Coffee

46 Poeun-ro, Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Subway Station: Hapjeong (Line 2)

Hours: 11:00 – 22:00 (Closed Mondays)

Cafe #4 Scene Coffee

20 Yeonmujang 5(o)-gil, Seongsu 2(i)-ga 3(sam)-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 

Subway Station: Seongsu (Line 2)

Hours: Monday – Thursday and Sunday 8:00 – 23:00

Friday – Saturday 10:00 – 23:00

Cafe #5 Raw Coffee Stand

28-2 Wangsimniro 4(sa)-gil, Seongsu 1(il)-ga 2(i)-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 

Subway Station: Ttukseom (Line 2)

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 – 18:00

Saturday 10:00 – 18:00 (Sunday closed)

The Magazine Issue!

Not enough content for your eyeballs? Well, it’s a good thing I filmed the whole experience and put it on the internet! You can watch my vlog down below. For all media inquiries, please visit the work with me page here on my blog or get in touch via Instagram.