What to do on a weekend in Gangnam 강남 (other than shop)
Seoul’s Gangnam district is much more than Kpop songs and high-end shopping – here are some things to do if you are spending the weekend in Gangnam
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My Hanok homestay experience – living in a traditional Korean house
Skip the modern hotels on your next Korea trip – go local and live in a traditional Korean house. Here’s what my Hanok homestay in Seoul was like.
My very own Korean Winter Sonata in Gangwon
Gear up for winter in South Korea – check out the Gangwon region during ski season and visit Pyeongchang, home of the Winter Olympics 2018
Where to find street art in Seoul – Ihwa, Mullae, Apgujeong, Hongdae
A detailed guide on where to find street art in Seoul: Ihwa Mural Village, industrial Mullae Art Village, Apgujeong Graffiti Tunnel and youthful Hongdae.
3 Hallyu spots for the ultimate Korean Fan experience in Seoul
New to Hallyu? Here are 3 places for newbies to soak in the Hallyu experience in Seoul and learn everything about Korea’s pop culture (and maybe meet a star or two!)
What happens when you can’t read the language on your menu
An anecdote of my experience ordering and eating Korean food in Seoul without being able to speak a lick of Korean. First posted on Epicure & Culture.
How I made a friend on my first solo trip to Seoul
Here’s the story of how I made a friend on my first solo trip overseas
Shopping for Beauty Products in Seoul
Beauty lovers will adore the sheer variety of products available in South Korea – here are some tips for a first timer on what to expect when shopping for beauty products in Seoul.
My Seoul Food Experience
I’m not a foodie and don’t go out of my way for food on my travels, but a lot of my memories of my first solo trip in Seoul were linked to the food I ate there.
Samcheongdong 삼청동 and Bukchon Hanok 북촌한옥마을: A contrast of old and new Seoul
Nestled between Seoul’s palaces of Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung is an exercise in contrast – the modern hipster Samcheongdong and the old world charm of Bukchon Hanok.