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HBAF Almonds: Everything You Need to Know About This Nutty South Korean Craze
If you have walked down the streets of Myeongdong in Seoul recently, there is no doubt that you have seen the vibrantly yellow-colored HBAF stores beckoning you in. This brand started out producing honey butter almonds, which have been a popular snack in Korea for many years, but in the past couple of years have evolved, introducing characters, new flavors of almonds, other nut mixes, and a variety of unique products, even opening a selection of flagship stores in the heart of Myeongdong! Myeongdong has some super fun and colorful places to go shopping including Butter Shop and tons of places to eat in Myeongdong, so plan some time there…
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What is Open On Mondays In Seoul?
If you’re new in Korea or planning your perfect Seoul itinerary, it might take you by surprise to see that a large number of tourist attractions in Seoul are closed on Mondays. From Namsangol Hanok Village to The National Museum, plenty of tourist attractions take their weekly holidays on Mondays, as they stay open on the busy weekends. Before you travel to Korea, it’s important to take note of what is open in Seoul on Mondays, what is closed on a Monday in Seoul, and what to do on a Monday in Seoul. This way you can ensure you visit everywhere on your bucket list! There are plenty of tourist…
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Guide to Throwing Away Trash in Korea: In Public and At Home
Whether you’re visiting Korea as a tourist or have moved to your first Korean apartment, you’ve probably run into the issue of how and where to throw away your trash. There are very few bins on the Seoul sidewalks, so from your first day in the country, you’ll soon find yourself carrying trash around for most of the day Whether you’ve moved into a Korean apartment, a university dorm, or you’re simply staying in an Airbnb in Korea, you’ll find that throwing out the trash isn’t quite as simple as putting your waste into a trash bag and throwing it into a large garbage bin. From buying the correct trash…
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What To Do On a Rainy Day in Seoul: 50+ Things To Do
Many people exploring Seoul picture gorgeous sights such as Korean palaces, beautiful hiking trails, street food, shopping in the hotspots, and gorgeous views from stunning rooftop bars. But none of these things are quite as much fun to do when it’s raining. Though Seoul doesn’t experience a huge amount of rain (except during monsoon season), it can really spoil an outdoor experience – whether that’s by cluttering your Instagram snaps with umbrellas and cloudy skies, ruining your shoes, or generally making you feel gloomy. There are plenty of opportunities to have fun indoors in Seoul, so when you wake up to grey skies, it’s time to explore one of the…
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Couples Rings in Korea: What to Know and How to Make or Buy One
It goes without saying that couple culture in Korea is huge, with loved-up partners finding any opportunity to celebrate their romance together, there is literally a romantic holiday in every month of the year in Korea. From Valentine’s Day to White Day, and from couple’s outfits to couple rings, Koreans go to great lengths to show off their partnerships. So if you’ve got a new partner in Korea, you may want to celebrate your exclusivity with matching couple rings. First, though, you’ll need to know what are Korean couples’ rings, as well as where to buy couples’ rings in Korea, or how to make couples’ rings in Korea. Get ready…
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Top 15 Apps to Download When You Come To Korea
When coming to Korea for the first time, it can be overwhelming trying to work out how to navigate this new and exciting country. From finding the best places to eat in Seoul, learning how to get around the Seoul Subway, reading menus in Korean, and even going on exciting day trips from Seoul, it can quickly become overwhelming, especially for first-time visitors (particularly when they realize how unreliable Google Maps is in Korea!) Thankfully, we live in the modern world, and in the modern world, we can rely on our smartphones to help us do just about everything. If you’re traveling in Korea, make sure you get an eSIM or…
