One of the many pet cafes in Hongdae. This cat cafe is particularly full of friendly cats.
Once visitors enter, lockers and slippers are provided – visitors then buy their ticket for 1 visit and 1 drink.
Pet cafes aren’t really “allowed” in the states for health and safety reasons so it was a fun and interesting experience for me.
I would definitely visit again!
HoHo Myoll is a whimsical, cute, and cozy cafe in Hongdae, Seoul.
Apparently, HoHo Myoll is a name derived from the Volkswagen van plus the owner’s cat’s name. The cafe is thematic in 60s and 70s nostalgic items.
The lattes, mochas, and cakes are pretty tasty – not the best but made with care and served with a smile.
It’s a rather comfy and welcoming cafe worth visiting!
[Nikon D3s, 50mm lens]
One quirky thing I noticed about majority of Seoulites is that they love mascots.
Nearly every eatery, store, cafe, and even town has their own mascot. And of course, Seoul has a city mascot – Haechi.
Here are just a few “live” mascots that I’ve spotted…
Garfield mascot(s) for a Cat Cafe in Hyehwa, Seoul [Nikon D3s, 50mm lens]
Garfield mascot hanging out with doll-head mascots in Hongdae, Seoul [Nikon D3s, 50mm lens]
Accessories and clothing shop mascot in Myeongdong, Seoul [Nikon D3s, 50mm lens]
Haechi, Seoul’s mascot in CheongGyeCheon, Seoul (left). School Food (a cafe) mascot in Myeongdong, Seoul (right) [Nikon D3s, 50mm lens]
Mascot for the Crocs store in Myeongdong, Seoul [Nikon D3s, 50mm lens]
Dried squid and gingko beans. Myeongdong, Seoul [Nikon D3s, 50mm lens]
A family run street food vendor. Myeongdong, Seoul [Nikon D3s, 50mm lens]
Veggie hodduk at Namdaemun, Seoul [Nikon D3s, 14-24mm wide angle lens]
Egg bread in front of Insadong, Seoul [Nikon D3s, 50mm lens]
As with what I experienced in Tokyo, the same goes for Seoul – a seemingly overwhelming amount of bright neon signs compete for attention. Though, I don’t remember there being THIS many neon signs in Seoul when I was younger. I tried not to post TOO many photos of these bright signs…it can be a bit dizzying.
[Nikon D3s, 50mm lens]
Along with development in technology, science, culture, etc., comes an influx of building and construction. It seems that though Seoul has been a dense city for a very long time, I felt the growth and density more than ever before during my most recent trip.
Front of apartments [Canon 5d + 50mm lens]
Buildings surround the Han River (Hangang) [Nikon D3s + 14-24mm wide angle]
Ewha Womans University, Seoul [Nikon D3s, 50mm lens]
View of downtown Seoul from N Seoul Tower