What to See, Eat and Do in Korea (and Beyond)
Hong Kong Disneyland holds the distinction of being the smallest Disney park in the world. But ask anyone who’s been there and they’ll tell you: Hong Kong Disneyland is one of the most magical Disney parks in the world. And while the rides are great, the staff is wonderfully kind and helpful and the vibe is magical… the food is amazing.
Korea House is a mainstay of the Myeongdong area, one that we’ve passed by a few times during our years…
I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it a hundreds times more. The real secret to healthy and youthful looking skin is hydration, hydration, HYDRATION! Aside from trying to drink more water, I’ve really been zoning in on using skincare products that focus on hydration.
If you want to experience Korean fashion, art, beauty and cafe culture all under one roof then you need to check out Haus Dosan in Seoul. This 5 story building houses the eyewear brand Gentle Monster, fragrance brand Tamburins and artisanal cafe Nudake.
Rankify has released their list of most popular March events based on search terms and Google Trends data (original article in Korean here). There are a few surprising events like the Korea House Kohojae and the Seoul Festa (which is targeted towards tourists). But mainstays like the Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival and the Gyeongbokgung Saenggwabang are popular events year after year.
Shanghai Disneyland has some of the best rides in the world. But how does their food hold up? From the best waffle we’ve ever had to the worst bun we’ve ever seen, this is Everything We Ate at Shanghai Disneyland.
Korean names are heavily rooted in the Chinese language. Enough so that Korean names have their own meaning in Chinese. Something I didn’t know until I was in high school. When I finally did ask my father about my Korean name, he was surprised himself to realize he’d never told me the story.
California may be the origin of Walt Disney’s dream, but with four other Disneyland parks outside the US, some of the best treasures designed by Disney imagineers lie abroad. Here are our favorites!
If you’ve seen pictures of a train driving through a shower of cherry blossoms, chances are you’ve seen a photo of Jinhae’s cherry blossom festival. It’s a mecca for tourists and locals alike, attracting tens of thousands of visitors (if not more) each year. And while it may be an overhyped event, it is ABSOLUTELY worth the trip.
