What to See, Eat and Do in Korea (and Beyond)
We’ve found the most beautiful view of Seoul and you can only get it from the top of this gigantic helium balloon in the middle of the city. SEOULDAL (서울달), is a mash-up of “Seoul” and dal (moon in Korean) and it’s a giant moon-shaped helium balloon that takes you 130 meters into the air for an unbeatable aerial view of the Han River and Seoul’s gorgeous skyline.
This week, a friend invited me a visit a gallery exhibition open to the public but only by reservation and with very limited entry. It literally sold out in a day, and for good reason. It was held at Sunhyewon (선혜원).
While the structure was built in the late-sixties, it was only converted into a cultural space this year and renamed Sunhyewon which translates to “bestow wisdom”. Before then it was the private resident of Chey Jong-gun (최종건), the founder of the SK Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Korea. Yes, friends, Sunhyewon was the former home of the chairman of a chaebol.
CJ the Kitchen has 2-hour cooking classes, fully in English, where you can learn the ins-and-outs of Korean recipes in a top-tier kitchen.
Welcome to autumn in Korea! You’ve made it through the hot, wet summer of 2025 and it’s all blue skies… at least once the temperature cools down and the humidity drops a bit lower. We might still have a bit of lingering summer heat, but September is the start of one of Korea’s most beautiful seasons.
“Bon Appetit,Your Majesty” just launched on Netflix and we just launched our react and review video podcast for K-dramas!
Our first K-drama? “Bon Appetit, Your Majesty”, obviously!
Dazaifu is a small, quiet city on the outskirts of Fukuoka, that’s absolutely perfect for a day trip. Just a 30-minute train ride from Fukuoka (if you plan your train transfers right), Dazaifu is a charming old town that served as Kyushu’s political and diplomatic hub back in the day and I simply had to see it for myself.
“Bon Appetit,Your Majesty” just launched on Netflix and we just launched our react and review video podcast for K-dramas!
Our first K-drama? “Bon Appetit, Your Majesty”, obviously!
Late-night media art shows are the newest wide-spread event here in Seoul. It all started with the Banpo Rainbow Bridge and has now spread to most corners of Seoul. So, whether you’re looking to take in the sights or just rest your feet with a view, here are the most popular light shows to see in Seoul.
The 2025 session of the Hanbok Expo is officially underway and there are over 150 designers and brands attending. It can definitely be a bit overwhelming, especially if you’re new to the hanbok scene. But, as someone who’s been attending for the past several years, I wanted to share some my favorites.
The Hanbok Expo is the perfect place to find your next hanbok look and this year’s event has all the KPop Demon Hunters vibes you could want.
Seoul Light DDP is back with it’s summer festivities. Every night for 11 days, the DDP will feature light shows and multimedia exhibits for anyone to enjoy. Best of all, it’s free.
July is one of the hottest months in Korea as the full force of the summer heat hits the country and we start to get weeks of heatwaves. It is also one of the wettest seasons in Korea thanks to the barrage of monsoons and summer storms that come in.
But, it’s also the summer music festival season with the WATERBOMB Festival and SBS GAYO DAEJEON along with cool events like the Squid Games pop-up in Gwanghwamun Square. And now, without further ado, let’s get into our tips for July in Korea.
