What to See, Eat and Do in Korea (and Beyond)
September is a great time to visit Korea. We are slowly coming out of the sweltering heat of August and moving towards our personal favorite time of year… autumn! There’s a lot of fun things to see and do this time of year. Here are a few tips to help plan your trip!
While I’m not really a summer person, one thing that I look forward to every year is Hanbok Expo! What is Hanbok Expo? Hanbok Expo (한복상점) is a yearly convention where hanbok designers (both traditional and modern) from all across the country gather to sell, showcase and promote… well… hanbok! The hanbok industry has flourished so much since I first wrote about it back in 2016.
If you’re looking for a unique souvenir to commemorate your trip to Korea… why not get a daily hanbok or modern clothes inspired by traditional Korean designs? There are so many amazing designers, it can be overwhelming. Especially if you’re looking for something in particular. So here are some of my favorite brands and why I like them.
On the whole, South Korea is one of the safest countries in the world. Theft and petty street crime are rare and while violent crime certainly exists, the vast majority of tourists aren’t likely to encounter it during their travels.
But still, make sure to practice the same safety precautions you would at home while you’re here and you’ll be more than fine.
Whether you’ve just moved to Korea or are just stopping by for a visit, you will inevitably come across the ever-popular store, “Daiso.” I’d consider Daiso to be a “dollar store” equivalent, but with way more variety and much better quality (speaking as someone born and raised in the US).
Korea is on its way to being a pet-centric society. Seoulites, in particular, absolutely love their pets (us included). There are more and more pet friendly places from restaurants and cafes to malls and movie theaters. So, of course, there are also all sorts of pet boutiques, clothing and toy stores. But what if I told you there was a special supermarket just for pets?
Korean fragrances are always at the top of my recommend list of things to buy when in Korea. The designs and scents are beautiful and unique, you’d be hard pressed not to find something you like. Plus they also make great gifts for family and friends!
While there’s something satisfying about taking a suitcase of luggage home from a trip filled to the brim with souvenirs and goodies, it’s always the memories that stick with us the longest. So, here are 5 Unique Experiences in Seoul that you’ll remember forever.
Just last week I found myself braving Korea’s terrible monsoon weather to attend V’s ‘ARTSPACE: TYPE 1’ Exhibition and Pop-Up Store. Somehow I found myself once again braving the terrible summer weather this week to get into Jimin’s “MUSE” Smeraldo Garden Pop-Up which was in celebration of the release of his second solo album, “MUSE.”
With the numerous Disney parks around the world, Paris Disneyland often gets lost in the shuffle. Even though it was the second park built outside the US, there still isn’t a wealth of knowledge about it on the web. That’s why we’ve prepped this handy guide to ride everything, buy the best merch and eat the best food at Paris Disneyland.
Samgyetang is a traditional Korean ginseng chicken soup. It consists of a whole chicken stuffed with garlic, glutinous rice, jujube and ginseng and cooked in a flavorful broth. It’s believed to help refresh the body and renew ones stamina. So naturally, it’s probably one of the most popular dishes to eat during bok-nal.
It seems like Hybe is going full steam ahead with these BTS pop-ups and we’re all here for it. This time it’s an exhibition for the one and only Kim Taehyung aka V. And the ‘ARTSPACE: TYPE 1’ exhibition coincides with the release of his latest 224 page photo book ‘Type 1.’
