asia finds

A collection of 755 places curated by gem thompson

Places in this collection

  1. Lake Mashū

    attraction

    Teshikaga, Kawakami District, Hokkaido, Japan

    Caldera lake.

    Lake MashūView on Google Maps

  2. Myeongdong Night Market

    attraction

    8-3 Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

    Lively and packed, mid and overpriced

    Myeongdong Night MarketView on Google Maps

  3. MARGESHERWOOD Seoul Flagship Store

    shop

    13 Yeonmujang 11-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea

    Store with a museum-like ambiance, featuring purses and a Peanuts collection.

    MARGESHERWOOD Seoul Flagship StoreView on Google Maps

  4. It's Kkwabaegi

    restaurant

    10 Jong-ro 41-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

    K-twisted donuts, offers a wide variety of menus, trendy 'Chillis Whole Mozzarella' has perfectly captured the palates of both Koreans and international tourists with its harmony of spicy Nashville sauce and heavy cheese.

    It's KkwabaegiView on Google Maps

  5. Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

    attraction

    Central, Kurashiki, Okayama 710-0046, Japan

    Canal warehouse district.

    Kurashiki Bikan Historical QuarterView on Google Maps

  6. Aewol Salmon

    restaurant

    3780-5 Nohyeong-dong, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea

    Local restaurant recommended by a friend, serving special assorted sushi and grilled salmon.

    Aewol SalmonView on Google Maps

  7. Altyn-Arashan

    attraction

    Altynarasan, Kyrgyzstan

    One of the most beautiful picturesque valleys, part of a two week overlanding itinerary

    Altyn-ArashanView on Google Maps

  8. Kainan

    activity

    Wakayama, Japan

    Traditional Kishu lacquerware industry center, hands-on workshop to experience 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪-𝘦 technique, retail section to purchase products, exhibition room with crafts by master artists, booking required in advance

    KainanView on Google Maps

  9. ZuhZuh

    restaurant

    Seoul, South Korea

    A Korean bistro with a really satisfying broth and just good food and seating. A perfect pregame place.

    ZuhZuhView on Google Maps

  10. Mono Mansion

    activity

    Seoul, South Korea

    Photo booth

    Mono MansionView on Google Maps

  11. 라스트춘선 홍대

    bar

    1 층, 55-8 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

    This lounge/bar is only known through word-of-mouth with a unique story and even better sounding speakers. A whole video was made about this place.

    라스트춘선 홍대View on Google Maps

  12. Onjium

    restaurant

    South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, Hyoja-ro, 49 4층

    Seafood restaurant with giant yellowtail, only in season during wintertime, and seafood soup for less than $20 USD per person.

    OnjiumView on Google Maps

  13. Ouchi-juku

    attraction

    Yamamoto Ouchi, Shimogo, Minamiaizu District, Fukushima 969-5207, Japan

    Preserved post town in Northern Japan.

    Ouchi-jukuView on Google Maps

  14. Eatanic Garden, Josun Palace

    restaurant

    조선 팰리스(센터필드 웨스트 타워 231, Teheran-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea

    Brand-new dining through extensive studies in beautiful Korean food

    Eatanic Garden, Josun PalaceView on Google Maps

  15. Issyk Kul

    attraction

    Issyk Kul, Kyrgyzstan

    Largest high alpine lake in Kyrgyzstan, camped on the lake, unique desert landscapes backed by snow tipped mountains, part of a two week overlanding itinerary

    Issyk KulView on Google Maps

  16. Kkotdol Gejang Restaurant

    restaurant

    36 Bongsan 2-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do, South Korea

    A restaurant in Yeosu, South Korea, popular for its raw marinated crab (gejang) and king crab sets. Korean locals travel to Yeosu specifically for this food, which is described as having the best ever umami flavor.

    Kkotdol Gejang RestaurantView on Google Maps

  17. Sulbing

    cafe

    27 Myeongdong 3-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

    Popular Italian fusion restaurant known for its pork belly rose pasta and steak. The steak was juicy and tender, and the rose pasta was rich, creamy. Pork belly was soft and tender as well with a hint of smokiness. A little spicy with the chili flakes. Total came to around $56 Australian dollars.

    SulbingView on Google Maps

  18. Coopérative Tapis Akhnif Lglaoui

    shop

    2VV9+9VP, Aït Benhaddou, Morocco

    Women-owned rug shop / cooperative where the makers keep the majority of what they earn, they ship worldwide, email them at: [email protected]

    View on Google Maps

  19. Encanto

    shop

    Jung-gu Seoul, South Korea

    Vintage shop with unique and cute pieces

    EncantoView on Google Maps

  20. Banggopocha Yongsan

    restaurant

    632-10 Hannam-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea

    Seafood tavern that serves freshly steamed oysters, open past midnight, jumbo oysters steamed at the table, piping hot and so fresh, authentic Korean feels, in Korean, this place is called “bangul gwa kkomak 2” (방울과꼬막 2), only Yongsan branch has this dish

    Banggopocha YongsanView on Google Maps