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13 Ways To Save Money on Travel In Korea
Ready to travel to Korea on a budget? While we’d all love to live that luxurious lifestyle and travel in style, for most of us, we gotta work travel out to be budget friendly and with inflation and prices soaring everywhere, it’s important to know how to cut costs where we can. It is actually possible to travel in Seoul and see some amazing places within a budget in Korea. If you want to save money in Korea but still see all of the travel hotspots, here are tips and tricks or travel hacks, if you will. This article is for the cheap hack lovers out there. From free places…
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The Seoul Arts Center: Enjoy Art, Musicals, and Performances
Coming up on its 30 year anniversary, the Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당) is what to check out if you’re interested in art exhibitions, plays, musicals, operas, and more. It’s a place that hosts musicals in its grand colosseum-like opera house, exhibits from artists from around the world, and performances by Korean artists. There is also a deluge of places to eat at from your typical Paris Croissant to full-on restaurants like Dam. Spend a day in and around the Seoul Arts Center in the Seocho-gu district of Seoul and feel the artsy vibes of the city. Plan a trip to the Seoul Arts Center: (This post contains affiliate links, which…
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Isntree: Hyaluronic Acid Sun Gel, Sun Stick and Sun Cream Review
This summer, I got to be apart of a great program with the Korean beauty company Isntree to learn more about them as a brand and try some of their products. I was blown away by some of them and want to share. If you’re looking for some of the best Korean sunscreens on the market, then you’ve come to the right spot. We’re going to review THREE of Isntree’s sun creams including: the Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel, the Hyaluronic Acid Natural Sun Cream, and the Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick. I got these from the brand at the start of summer and have been using them every day…
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Where To Buy Korea’s Mother of Pearl Lacquerware or Najeonchilgi
I LOVE najeonchilgi (나전칠기) and think it’s an underrated gift from Korea that I wish more people knew about. Najeonchilgi, or mother-of-pearl lacquerware in English, is beautiful and has an amazing history behind it. This Korean handicraft used to be really popular in Korea but has gone out of fashion over the years which has decreased the number of craftsmen making it now. That, though, has also increased the value. Want to get your hands on some beautiful Korean souvenirs? You can buy them in Korea but also while you’re abroad and I’m going to tell you how to make sure you get an authentic piece of Korean mother of…
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Suspension Bridges in Korea: Where They Are & How To Find Them
For a few years, it seemed like there was a competition in Korea and every region in South Korea was trying to make their own suspension bridge. Now, suspension bridges dot the country and the cool thing is that some of them are easily accessible and some of them soar between mountains so they all have a bit different feel. The suspension bridges in Korea get pretty popular in the autumn, but you can get some great views throughout the year. Here are some of the coolest suspension bridges in Korea to find. Get ready to see some awesome suspension bridges in Korea: (This post contains affiliate links, which means…
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Everything You Should Know About Korean Chopsticks & How To Use Them
One of the first things travelers notice when they sit down to eat in Korea is that their chopsticks are metal not wooden like they’re used to back home when ordering Asian food. Using metal chopsticks is a whole new obstacle, but we’ll get to that. There are so many reasons to love Korean chopsticks. They’re eco-friendly, sustainable, and while it might be difficult to learn how to use them at first, they will make you more dexterous. Here’s how to use chopsticks and why to love them. Learn everything about the Korean metal chopsticks: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a sale…
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The 10 Best Things To Do At Starfield COEX Mall
Starfield COEX Mall ( 스타필드 코엑스몰), the largest underground shopping mall in the world featuring the eye-capturing Starfield Library, is located right in Seoul, Korea and is a great thing to do when you travel to Seoul whether you want to shop til you drop or see something interesting. A jack-of-all-trades mall, COEX has numerous opportunities to enjoy yourself with plenty of things to do in one place. With an aquarium, hole-in-the-wall public art, and even airport check-in facilities to make travel easier in Seoul, you will have few problems filling up your schedule when you arrive. Looking for things to do when it rains in Seoul? Or maybe a…
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A Guide To The Seoul Museum of Craft Art: Fantastic and Free
Opened in 2021, the Seoul Museum of Craft Art (서울공예박물관) is in the popular and touristy area downtown near modern art spaces like the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and the historical district of the Bukchon Hanok Village and the cultural district of Insadong. It’s a really great museum in Seoul to visit and would especially great when it’s raining or too hot in the summer in Seoul or if you just want to learn about the Korean history of crafting which is really interesting. Oh, and did I mention that this fantastic museum is free? Plan your trip to the Seoul Museum of Craft Art (서울공예박물관): (This post…
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16 Islands in Incheon You Can Get To From Seoul This Weekend
Did you know there are more than 70 islands in Incheon? Not all of them are inhabited, but they are out there. When people think of islands in Korea they often think of places to Jeju or Ulleungdo, but there are way more islands than those hot spots. While island hopping in Incheon is a well known getaway option for Koreans, most foreign travelers never even consider Incheon more than the place with Incheon International Airport. Suffice to say, island hopping is close enough to Seoulites that there is no excuse not to get away. Looking for some great daytrips from Seoul or weekend getaways that are closer than you…
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The Best Books To Study Korean
So you’re ready to jump in and start studying Korean. You’ve celebrated Hangul Day in Korea and think the language is for you. There are a lot of great online Korean courses to choose from, but just as important are books. Finding high-quality Korean learning resources can be daunting but there are more and more out there as Korean dramas and K-pop spread worldwide. Good textbooks for learning give you a good foundation for language so get ready to study Korean grammar, how to construct Korean sentences, and more with the best books to study Korean. Are you ready to start learning Korean? Here’s where to start: (This post contains…
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Learn Korean Online: The Best Online Korean Classes & Apps
Whether you want to learn Korean so you can understand more of what your favorite Korean idols are saying or because you plan to live in Korea, there are a ton of resources out there to help you. Learning Korean, at least at a basic level, makes it a lot easier to live in Korea or even just visit. Koreans are very proud of their language, even having a holiday called Hangul Day to celebrate. So, take part, learn some words, and have some fun. With that in mind, here are some recommendations for the best websites to learn Korean, with resources from beginner level to people practicing for the…
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Wonju, Korea: A Guide To The Area
Looking for a fun day trip from Seoul? This weekend is a good time to travel to Wonju if you ask me. About an hour and a half to two and a half hours away with multiple museums, hiking trails, and suspension bridges to visit, as well as the grand Wonju Market, Wonju is a great place to visit near(ish) Seoul. It’s one of the best places to take a daytrip to from Seoul. Here are the best things to do in Wonju. Plan your daytrip to Wonju: How To Get To Wonju By Bus: From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, you can get a bus to Wonju that takes about an…
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The Best Korean SIM Cards For Your Trip
I was recently tasked with helping 15 tourists get SIM cards for their trip to Korea and ended up in an email string back and forth with quite a few companies and down a rabbit hole of information. Did you know there are more than 500,000 public WiFi hotspots in Seoul? Wifi is readily available and easy to access in Korea, but you do need a Korean phone number for a variety of things so a SIM is a convenient travel requirement really. So, with that, here we are. Everything you need to know about SIM cards in Korea and which one will be best for your trip to Seoul.…
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Don’t Miss Death Note: The Musical In Seoul Now!
If you’re interested in Japanese culture, it’s hard not to know about Death Note. As one of the most popular mangas and animes, its influence has spread worldwide with translations and adaptations in different languages. Did you know that in 2015 Death Note was adapted into a Korean Musical as well? If you’re looking for a musical to see in Seoul, I definitely recommend this one, especially if you’re a fan of the anime. Get ready to see Death Note in 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 for your…
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Sanrio Is Trending In Seoul: The Sanrio Pop-ups To Visit Now!
If you’re a fan of the company Sanrio and their many cute characters, then you’re in for a treat in Seoul right now. From the Sanrio Lover’s Club Café to the Cinnamoroll Cafe, there are pop-ups and more just for the Sanrio lovers out there. Though Sanrio is all about the most kawaii (cute) characters of Japanese pop culture, this trend is not just for children. People in the 20s are jumping on it too. It seems that nostalgia is trending in Korea and anything that is a couple decades old or older is coming back in with a fun and cute vengeance. Are you ready for the revival? Or…
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A Guide To Jeonju Hanok Village: From Free Tours To Choco Pies
There are many fantastic places to visit in South Korea, but only one is the birthplace of bibimbap. Jeonju is a popular daytrip or weekend away for many in Korea thanks to it being a foodie lovers destination and of course featuring the beautiful Jeonju Hanok Village. Actually, Jeonju is one of the most popular destinations for travelers in Korea outside of Seoul. Want to plan a trip to Jeonju Hanok Village? Check out the scenery? Eat some delicious bibimbap and chocolate treats or even visit a unique Hanok village? Here’s everything you need to know to plan a trip to Jeonju Hanok Village in Jeollabuk-do, Korea. Plan a trip…
