Beyond Korea

Disneyland Paris’ Secret Christmas Boutique

La Boutique Du Chateau, located in Belle’s castle at Paris Disneyland, is the park’s best kept secret. Most visitors will be drawn to the carousel or the castle walk through and miss this shop completely. Which is a shame, because at this special shop, it’s Christmas every day of the year.

Food Restaurants

Tongin Market: Old-School Korean Eats

As one of Seoul’s smaller traditional markets, the narrow alley offers a nice selection of foods, snacks and drinks. But for anyone who’s ever wanted to eat a little bit of everything, Tongin Market is a dream come true.

Attractions Culture

Cafe Pokpo: The Hidden, Viral Gem of Seoul

Cafe Pokpo is located in the northwestern end of Seoul, just outside walking distance from Hongdae Station. It’s famous for being the only cafe with a view of a waterfall in Seoul, but it’s barely just. It’s about 15 minutes by bus from the nearest subway station and much longer by foot. But while getting there may be a bit of a hassle, it’s worth getting away from the busy city center to enjoy a bit of nature.

Beauty Style

K-Beauty Essence Layering with Mixsoon

If you’re into clean vegan minimalist Korean skincare and you haven’t heard of Mixsoon… then you need to. I’ve had a few chances to try out their products (with no any strings attached) and I suspect they’ll be popular in the K-beauty scene.