There are few things in this world more comforting than homemade cookies fresh out of the oven. Let’s be honest, not everyone has the time or the skills required to bake up a batch of cookies on the fly. That’s why I was incredibly thrilled to try a newly opened cookie cafe I had heard …
Last October I wrote about the Bamdokkaebi Night Market, which was held at the Cascade Plaza at Yeouido Hangang Park. Just to recap, it’s an outdoor market where people sell their handmade goods, entertainers give free performances and food trucks sell an assortment food. It was a lot of fun and I wasn’t the only one to think …
Lately, I’ve noticed that the younger generations here in Seoul are embracing their culture and traditions a bit more. One big thing that’s happening is the sudden and active embrace of the hanbok. While it is a beautiful and well loved part of Korean culture, you didn’t see Koreans wearing it much outside of 설날 …
Once a again Studio Ghibli has decided to grace Seoul with another phenomenal exhibit. This is Ghibli’s second exhibit in Seoul and I have been lucky enough to see both of them! Ah yes, it’s a wonderful time to be an otaku living in Seoul. Unlike the previous Layout Design Exhibit, which featured original art and …
When most people think of Korea (whether they’ve been there or not) there are always a few things that immediately come to mind: hanbok, BBQ, K-pop, etc. However, no matter who you’re talking to, kimchi is always on the top of that list. 김치 (Kimchi) is Korea’s national dish. It is a traditional Korean side …
Happy 2015 everyone! Hope your new year is off to a wonderful start. A few years ago I shared my top three must-have winter snacks in Korea. Now I’d like to ring in the new year by adding three more to the list! 붕어빵 (Bungeo Bbang)/ 잉어빵 (Eenguh Bbang) Bungeo bbang literally translates to “crucian carp bread. ” …
Korea is full of beautiful and historical landmarks, but 경복궁 (Gyeongbokgung) will always be our favorite. We visit the palace at least once every season, in every kind of weather, any chance we get. We love the history, unique architecture and vibrant colors. In fact, it’s even the place my husband proposed. Needless to say … Continue reading
After what felt like a long brutal summer, we are finally heading into autumn here in Korea and I’m so ready! I’m ready for colorful leaves, cozy sweaters and warm cups of tea. I love tea! In fact, whenever we travel I always make sure to bring back some of the local tea. Unfortunately, the … Continue reading
This summer, on top of skyrocketing Covid cases, we were also hit with a horrible heat wave. One thing to know about Seoul is that summer heat is always coupled with a miserable amount of humidity. It’s wet and always feels 10 degrees hotter than it actually is. It was at this point in time … Continue reading
This year, the hubby and I celebrated our 3 year wedding anniversary. Since we were unable to have a honeymoon, we decided that every year on our anniversary we would take a trip. The first year we went to Chiang Mai and the second we went to Bali. We were so excited for our next … Continue reading
Christmas in Seoul is magical. Every year it seems like the city embraces the festive warmth of the season just a little bit more. The subway stations, streets and malls are all decked out in glittering lights, fully decorated trees and all sorts of grand displays. I think it’s safe to say that we could … Continue reading
Let’s be honest, the Coronavirus pandemic has left the world much changed. It’s crazy to think that I started 2020 in Hong Kong with my husband, mother and sister and actually rang in the new year at Hong Kong Disneyland. Then about a month later, borders started to close as COVID-19 swept the globe. People … Continue reading
Spring is a highly anticipated time of year here here in Korea. It’s a time for cherry blossom festivals, picnics with friends, outdoor concerts and all sorts of social gatherings. Obviously these things have all been canceled and it has left everyone in a bit of funk. Needless to say the coronavirus outbreak has seriously … Continue reading
It seems like the coronavirus is taking the world by storm. As of this very moment, we have 4,335 confirmed cases of coronavirus here in South Korea, making it the largest outbreak outside of China. Although the first case was recorded back in mid-January, people weren’t as concerned until the numbers started to skyrocket last … Continue reading
One of the best things about Bali’s high tourism rate is the variety of accommodation options and wide range of prices. From home-stays and hostels to private villas and 5-star resorts, there’s something to fit anyone’s travel budget. From our one week stay in Bali, it was easy to see why travelers opt to stay … Continue reading
Bali has a wide variety of food to indulge in. You get everything from traditional Indonesian and Balinese dishes to all sorts of fusion. While we typically try to stick to local cuisine when we travel, we found this to be a bit trickier in Bali. We had never traveled to a country with so … Continue reading
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