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4 Arts and Nature Places To See In Wanju, Korea
Headed to Jeonju, Korea soon and want to get off the beaten path a bit? You should go to Wanju. This quiet county in Jeollabuk-do is rich in history and culture and has some really cool regenerated arts and culture spaces. Get ready for an adventure to see the Sansok Lighthouse, Samrye Culture and Arts Village, Daea Arboretum and more! Get ready for an trip to Wanju: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a sale if you purchase after clicking at no cost to you. Thank you for your support.) What To Know Wanju is a county in Jeollabuk-do that is a nice…
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Where To Get A Facial In Seoul
Probably because I consistently attend Korean beauty events and share top Korean beauty brands, I’m often asked where to get a facial in Seoul. If you live in Korea, it’s fairly easy to find a quality facial spa if you want to upgrade your at home beauty routine. If you’re looking to get a facial in Korea to experience the Korean way of beauty, I’ve got you. There is everything from affordable spas to luxury spas, plenty to choose from to be sure. Want to experience a facial in Seoul? Here’s what to know and where to go: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage…
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A List of K-Dramas With Great Stories and Catchy Music
This list of Korean dramas probably isn’t like other lists you’ve seen. It’s not a list of the best K-dramas of all time, or the top Korean dramas of this year even. My husband, Jae-oo Jeong, is a guitarist and music producer and he has written and produced music for almost 20 Korean dramas… I might be forgetting a few. This list is a list for the Korean drama lover of music and good OSTs. I might be a bit bias, but I can say without a doubt that my husband and his team were some of the first music producers in Korea to produce musical scores for Korean television…
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Donuimun Museum Village: Explore Seoul In The 1960s
When people think about traveling back in time in Seoul, they often think of visiting the traditional Bukchon Hanok Village and walking down alleys still resembling time during the Joseon Dynasty. There’s another historical village area that you can visit though called the Donuimun Museum Village (돈의문박물관마을). This historical neighborhood will have you picturing Seoul in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Visit living museum spaces, eat lunch, and experience the nostalgia of the period. Visit this historical village in the heart of Seoul: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a sale if you purchase after clicking at no cost to you. Thank you…
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Gaehang-ro: Explore This Cool Neighborhood In Incheon
Incheon has a lot of cool things to see and do and one neighborhood you should check out if you like good food, reading, and nice cafes, is Gaehang-ro (개항로). Full of established book stores and newtro cafes, there is a lot to hunt out and enjoy. There are a lot of cool things to see in Incheon and since it’s just west of Seoul, it makes for a great daytrip from Seoul. This is a cool little area to spend the day in hopping from good eatery to café to gallery. Ready to see what’s cool in Gaehang-ro? (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain…
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How To Get Korean Snacks Outside of Korea
I don’t know about you, but I love Korean snacks. There’s sweet, savory, salty, something for everyone really. Also there are special snack releases in Korea, seasonal snack releases in Korea, and Kpop related snack releases in Korea. Just… so many options! You might need to visit Korea to see what I mean. But, even if you can’t visit now or later, you can still get some awesome Korean snacks shipped right to your door and here’s how. Get Korean snacks right to your door with this Korean snack subscription box: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a sale if you purchase after…
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MIZON: The Phyto Plump Collagen Line Review
Heard of collagen? Heard it’s good for your skin? Well, you heard right and MIZON’s Phyto Plump Collagen Line is really good for your skin. I love learning more about the Korean beauty and Korean skincare scene and am forever grateful for the beauty mentors in my life pointing me in the right direction when it comes to skincare. I was told this line would provide a more youthful appearance and hydration and boy did I get that in spades. I tested the entire MIZON Phyto Plump Collagen line including toner, serum, eye patches, day cream, and night cream and here is what I thought. Learn more about the MIZON…
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Eungbongsan: Where To See Forsythias This Spring In Korea
Spring in Korea is gorgeous and most people look forward to the cherry blossoms that will bloom across the country. However, there are some flowers that bloom just a bit earlier and as soon as they do, they paint the scenery a glorious yellow. If you’re ready for spring and are ready for any and all flowers, then don’t miss the forsythias (개나리). You can find them all over, but one mountainside stands out when we mention forsythias in Seoul and that is Eungbongsan Mountain (응봉산) because it’s just covered in the beautiful golden yellow flowers. This mountain is small and easy to get up and down on in just…
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Ordering Food and Groceries Online With Shuttle In Korea
If you tried to order food online in Korea, chances are you’ve come across Shuttle (셔틀) especially if you were searching in English. The company that caters to foreigners looking for foreign food continues to add more services for their growing customer base across South Korea. Want to order food online in Korea? Get groceries delivered to your door when going to the grocery store in Korea is overwhelming? There are options and even if you don’t have a local bank account or bank card, you can still use Shuttle which makes them the go-to option for tourists in Korea too. Staying in a hotel but want to order in?…
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10 Things To See In Suwon and What To Eat
With access to the subway line in Seoul and buses going back and forth quickly, Suwon is an easy day trip from Seoul or from regional areas too. Over time it has become very popular for urban and cultural development leading it to be an excellent area of interest for travelers and locals alike. Walk along the Hwaseong Fortress Walls and then take a hot air balloon ride up over to get the full scope of the fortress. See art and eat chicken… maybe even spend a weekend in Suwon to do it all! Have a blast spending a day or weekend in Suwon! Check out this guide to Suwon,…
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Seoul Upcycling Plaza and Sewerage Museum: Learning With Kids
Someone recently asked me about where to take kids to teach them about sustainability in Seoul and I realized I had never posted about our trip to the Seoul Upcycling Plaza (서울새활용플라자) and the nearby, literally just in front, Seoul Sewerage Museum (서울하수도과학관). From how poo goes through pipes and gets reused to upcycling trash, there is a lot to learn between these two cool places. There’s also a great outdoor park here. If you’re looking for some great museums and learning spaces in Seoul, check these two out in Seongdong-gu. It’s just one of many great things to do with kids in Seoul. Get ready to learn about sustainability…
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A Helpful Guide for Foreign Couples Starting A Family In Korea
This article is a compilation of information that our local Jax Monchick put together during her stay here in South Korea. If you’re looking to start a family in Korea, there is a lot of information you should be aware of and a lot of things are different if you and your partner are both foreigners versus when you’re married with a Korean citizen. Things can change over time, but this is a great basis of information if you are starting a family here in Korea. Are you pregnant in Korea? Trying to get pregnant? Wondering about that pregnancy badge or maternity leave? It’s all here. This information was a collaborative…
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18 Cable Cars You Can Find In Korea
When it comes to getting mountain top views in Korea, it’s a lot easier than you might think. Sure, you could hike to the top of those gorgeous mountains, but taking a cable car in Korea is another great option and there are plenty to choose from. Koreans love their mountains and there are suspension bridges and cable cars that make it easier than ever to get up to and enjoy the views. Much like the suspension bridge building boom that has happened over the past decade, cable cars are now prevalent around South Korea. There are some more popular cable cars in Korea than others, and some that take…
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Can I use the Wise Card In Korea? How To Send Money To Korea
Whether you’re looking to travel to Korea for the first time or you’re moving to Korea and want to be able to use your money from home in Korea easily, you should look into the Wise travel card when it comes to converting currencies and getting away from card fees and bad exchange rates. I first started using Wise when I was traveling outside of Korea and wanted to make sure I had money. If you’re a resident of Korea and traveled abroad, you’ve probably found like me, it was hit or miss to use your local Korean cards when abroad. What’s that about? Having thoroughly tested my Wise card…
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Where To Stay In Myeongdong: The Hotels In Seoul To Check In To
Myeongdong is one of the most popular areas to stay in Seoul, Korea. Tourists love to stay in Myeongdong because it’s in a convenient area to get everywhere and there are budget friendly hotels and higher end hotels too. I did a whole guide to the 9 best districts in Seoul to stay but wanted to delve deeper into Myeongdong. It’s a vibrant area with street art in one area, so many delicious food options, and a lot of delicious restaurants and cafes too. Of course Myeongdong is also well known for all of the shopping that can be done there too. If you’re looking for the most convenient area…
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Birdwatching in Korea: When, Where, and How
After living in and adventuring around Korea for some years, I can say that seeing wildlife in person here is something that stops people in their tracks. Hikers take pause when they see a squirrel and try to take a picture and in recent years, national parks have amped up protections so that the wildlife that seemed to disappear could return with gusto… and they have. One sighting that always makes me stop when I see them, are cranes. They’re beautiful, large, and you can see them everywhere from the rice paddies to the many streams that crisscross Seoul. I’ve visited a number of places in Korea in recent years…
