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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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Online Shopping In Korea With iHerb
Shopping online in Korea is pretty easy (if you have a Korean bank account and card) and with fast shipping and all that jazz, it’s great. That said, I’ve never really jumped on that bandwagon until COVID hit. Grocery shopping in Korea is a whole new experience and shopping online can be overwhelming especially when everything is in Korean and I just want to get on and get off real quick. I did tap sites that are tried and true and easy to get the essentials, like iHerb, though. This post is sponsored by iHerb but all opinions on the service and products are my own. Seriously, iHerb is one…
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The Best Places To Go Shopping In Seoul
Shopping in Seoul can be fun, frenzied, and in the hustling bustling shopping neighborhoods, Seoul seems anything but calm. If you’re in the market for K-beauty products, Korean fashion, or just some fun Korean souvenirs, there are plenty of areas you can go. Shopping is a pastime for many a local and some tourists come to Seoul with the sole purpose of filling up their luggage with Korean goods. From the best shopping malls in Seoul to the most popular places to buy Korean fashion, there’s a lot to know and more places to go than you might realize. Here are the best areas to go shopping in Seoul and…
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Dapsimni Antique Town: A Market In Seoul, Korea
Antiques big and small everywhere is what you’ll see around Dapsimni Station. Having lived here for around 6 years now and realizing I won’t be leaving any time soon, I’ve decided I want my house to feel more like a home and less like an interim abode in a far off land. If you’re looking for antiques in Korea, or Korean antiques, then make sure to check out the Dapsimni Antique Market (답십리고미술상가). (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.) How To Get There Address: 530 Dapsimni-dong…