Explore Korea House: A Cultural Highlight of the Paris 2024 Games

You’ve probably heard about the massive sports event taking place in Paris since July 26th: The Olympic Games. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast or not, it’s always inspiring to see how these events bring nations together, fostering a sense of community and shared culture. Throughout the summer during the Paris 2024 Games, the main Olympic […]
Must-Go BTS Destinations in Gangnam

You must agree that much of the tourism to Korea is a result of Hallyu, or the Korean Wave, making waves in other countries. A large and highly influential part of Hallyu is K-Pop and the mega sensation BTS. This weekend, my friend and I spent a day in Gangnam visiting a few BTS-centered attractions. […]
The Shopping Experience in Hongdae

If you are a fan of shopping, Hongdae is the place to go in Seoul. Alleyways and streets filled with shopping stalls, street food, and restaurants make it easy for you to shop the streets of Hongdae for hours. I have only been in Seoul for a week and a half now, but I’ve found […]
The Thrilling Experience of Baseball in Korea

For sports fans, watching their favorite sports in person or on television means everything to them. Whether it is supporting their favorite teams or following their favorite players, nothing is as thrilling as watching your team win after a hard-fought game. For fans coming to Korea, many might be looking for that same rush during […]
Visiting COEX Aquarium!

Oftentimes you hear people talking about Starfield COEX Mall’s famous and beautiful Starfield Library, but did you know that COEX Mall also has its own aquarium? Opened in the year 2000, COEX Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in South Korea. It is home to 40,000 aquatic animals, holds 3,000 tons of water, and […]
Norae Bangs(노래방) in Korea

Last night, I spent 2 hours in a Korean Noraebang for the first time. A noraebang (노래방), literally translating to “song room,” is the Korean style of karaoke where your singing experience takes place in a private room rather than on a imaginary stage in front of your family or friends. On this occasion, my […]
Celebrating BTS 10th Year Festa in Seoul!

“Kim Namjoon! Kim Seokjin! Min Yoongi! Jung Hoseok! Park Jimin! Kim Taehyung! Jeon Jungkook! BTS!” On June 13th, 2013, Bangtan Sonyeondan (방탄소년단), or as you might know them, BTS made their debut to the world under Big Hit Entertainment. A decade later, it is without a doubt that BTS is one of the biggest music […]
Essential Budgeting Advice for Living in Seoul

For anyone travelling overseas, one of the most important things to consider is budgeting. There are many factors to consider when you’re budgeting and it obviously varies from person, country and lifestyle but it is a thought that must always be at the back of your mind. Seoul is one of the most beautiful places […]
An Unforgettable Evening at the Han River

Before coming to Korea, I knew that going to the Han River was pretty high up on my bucket list! I’m a person who loves visiting places with friends that allow you to take in the views around you, enjoy each other’s company, and appreciate the simple things about life. And, as an added bonus, […]
Why Gyeongbokgung Palace Should Be on Your Korea Travel List

While Korea is very well known for its trendy pop-culture achievements, such as K-pop or K-dramas, however, it is equally well known for its rich cultural and traditional heritage. Korea as a nation is an astonishing combination of modernity and tradition, evident in all different facets of life there. With highly digitized interfaces present in […]