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Caves In Korea You Can Visit For Fun
If you’re planning a family trip to Korea, make sure to add visiting caves in Korea to your itinerary! The caves in Korea are not only magnificent, but also offer a unique educational experience for kids. From the world’s 12th longest lava tube at Manjanggul Lava Tube in Jeju Island, to the Gosu Cave System, which was formed over 450 million years ago, there are plenty of caves to explore. There are even caves with wine for parents or groups of friends. Don’t forget to pack a jacket and shoes with grip to make the most of your cave exploration with your family! Add some of these great caves in…
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Supermarkets, Convenience Stores: Shopping in Korea
If you’ve just moved to Korea and are wondering where to pick up your groceries, you’ve come to the right place. Moving country comes with various questions, but the first one on most peoples’ minds once they land and have a house is where to get food. Fortunately, there are plenty of options when it comes to Korean supermarkets. Whether you’re looking for your favorite, or maybe soon-to-be favorite, Korean snacks, or the cooking staples your kitchen needs, find out more about the grocery stores in Korea. From fresh produce, meat, or seafood, or the foods to simply satisfy your cravings, this guide will have you covered. There are a…
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A Guide To Tipping In Korea: Do you? Or Don’t You?
I was out with an old Korean halabeoji, or grandpa, for lunch. I’ve been going out for meals with him for about a decade. He’s the kind of guy that has a bottle of soju at lunch without qualm and wants me to join him even though I’ve got work to do after lunch. We go to all kinds of restaurants and he acts like he knows everyone everywhere… he might. I saw something I was surprised by though… he tipped the staff on our way out of the restaurant in Korea and then he tipped the valet who brought his car around. Is tipping in Korea common? No, but…
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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.ย 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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7 Tadao Ando Buildings To See In Korea
You might walk down the streets of Korea and start to think that the architecture is, well, not much to write home about. The apartment complexes all look the same and tower above pedestrians. Cement buildings are sprawling with a few traditional Hanok villages here and there. However, there is more to find if you know where to look. There are some pretty cool architectural gems in Seoul and plenty sprinkled around the country that you could create a pretty cool architecture-based itinerary for Korea to find them all if you wanted. Among them are a collection of architect Tadao Andoโs buildings including well known Museum San. Thatโs not the…
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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 (๋์๋ฌธ๋ฐ๋ฌผ๊ด๋ง์). 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 (๊ฐํญ๋ก). 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 cafรฉ 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.ย 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 (๊ฐ๋๋ฆฌ). You can find them all over, but one mountainside stands out when we mention forsythias in Seoul and that is Eungbongsan Mountain (์๋ด์ฐ) 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 (์ ํ) 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 (์์ธ์ํ์ฉํ๋ผ์) and the nearby, literally just in front, Seoul Sewerage Museum (์์ธํ์๋๊ณผํ๊ด). 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…
