Discovering Bukchon: Where History and Modernity Coexist
When I visited the Bukchon Hanok Village last week, I felt myself being drawn to the little (and big) details in the buildings and architecture around me. I found myself being in awe of the way such modern buildings were built right next to historical villages. The contrast between an older, more traditional look of […]
Mastering Seoul’s Public Transport: A Complete Guide for Newcomers
For many newcomers in Seoul, one of the first and most difficult challenges they must overcome is navigating around the massive city of nearly 10 million people. While South Korea is known internationally for its efficient and convenient public transportation, it is still a daunting task for those new to the system. However, after reading […]
An Unforgettable Evening at Lotte World Tower’s Observatory
At 123 stories and 555 meters long, Lotte World is the 6th tallest building in the world. To put that into perspective, Namsan Seoul Tower, where you can see panoramic views of the city and sometimes even North Korea, is only half of this height! Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting, and I am […]
Mango Bingsu and More: Must-Try Summer Desserts in Seoul
Bingsu, a shaved ice with fruits and sweets, is a traditional Korean dessert best for summer. You will be able to spot a Bingsu place on every corner of the street. Bingsu is so easy to make that you can even try doing it at home. Even though there’s plenty of Bingsu places, there are […]
Discovering Seoul: A Comprehensive City Tour for First-Time Visitors
After a few days resting in Seoul, we were greeted with a city tour that allowed us to have a quick preview of potential sites we could visit. The tour we were invited to was the Downtown Palace Namsan Route which began at Gwanghwamun Station. Despite the heatwave, each site was extremely insightful into Korean […]
Shopping Paradise in Insadong: Discover Traditional Korean Art and Culture
Many people coming to Korea have one thing on the forefront of their minds: shopping. Known for its global beauty and fashion products as well as vibrant commercial culture, Korea is home to hundreds of small shops that attract customers of all interests. Most of these shops are concentrated in the capital city, Seoul, where […]
Beauty in Korea (Olive Young)
Korean beauty has been on the rise all around the world for a while now. Coming to Korea, I knew I wanted to purchase a multitude of Korean beauty products – from toners, moisturizers, and face masks to cushion foundations, mascaras, blushes, and eyeshadow palettes. Not only are they cheaper here because of no international […]
3 Essential Korean Apps I’ve Used As A Foreigner
In my first few days living and working in Korea, I quickly discovered what it was like to care for myself in a foreign country. I grew familiar with three popular apps that are essential for my two months stay here. If you have plans to come to Korea, these are my recommendations for you! […]
My First Week in Seoul: Ordering Food with Korean Phrases as a Foreigner
Before coming to Korea, I had never been immersed in an environment where I wasn’t able to communicate or understand the space I was in. I wondered to myself: How was I going to navigate this country as someone who does not speak or understand the language? If you don’t have experience with Korean, just […]
Summer Essentials When Visiting Korea
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