What to See, Eat and Do in Korea (and Beyond)
If Seoul Forest wasn’t already one of my favorite places in the city, the 2026…
There’s a version of Seoul in summer that looks perfect: roses in blossom, river picnics,…
As if Seoul wasn’t already overloaded with pop-ups this spring, Pokémon just said “hold my…
BTS might be in the military, but their brand sure isn’t. Just this year alone, I’ve been to three birthday events, and two pop-up events. The most recent of which was Monochrome and let me tell you… I’ve never experienced such highs and lows in a single event.
If there’s one thing you’ll find in abundance in Jeju, it’s groves of tangerine trees. They’re everywhere on the island, filling the air with a scent of citrus when the fruit are in season. When we drove up to Cafe Gyulkkot Darak, the thin strip of road leading up to the cafe was already filled with haphazardly parked cars. A few girls dressed in the “Korea travel aesthetic” were leaving through the front door as we made our way in.
There’s no better way to experience a culture than through their cuisine. So here are 6 snacks and street foods you HAVE to eat in Jeju.
Pokemon Town 2024 is the first Pokemon pop-up at the Lotte World Mall this year. Every May, Lotte and the Pokemon Company host a variety of events including pop-up stores, TCG events, and one event last year that invited fans to battle against gym leaders from Scarlet and Violet… in person! This year, true to the event’s name, they set up a mini-Pokemon town outside of the Lotte World Mall with games, prizes, and, of course, photo zones.
If you’re visiting Korea in May, dress for warm weather but make sure to bring a light jacket or sweater for the nights when the temperature drops low. there are quite a few night events and festivals in May, so you want to make sure your wardrobe is flexible.
Matthew Chang Perfumes specializes in floral inspired fragrances that really give off this romantic fairytale vibe. I’m not usually into flowery scents, but this line is so light, lovely and perfect for the spring that I couldn’t resist! So, while they’ve totally won me over with their perfumes they just dropped their new line of hand wash and body lotion and I wanted to check it out.
If you’re looking for something special to bring back from your Korea trip, then a visit to Tamburins should definitely be on your itinerary. Tamburins is a Korean fragrance cosmetic brand that I can only describe as what happens when cosmetics meet fashion and experimental art.
Coming to Korea for a glow-up is increasingly popular. It all makes sense since Seoul is home to some of the best plastic surgery and skincare clinics at affordable prices. But, if your schedule or wallet is a bit tight or you’d prefer something less invasive, there are plenty of other ways to glam up on your next Korea trip. Here’s my go-to glam squad.
Having opened in 2016, Shanghai Disneyland is the newest Disney park in the world. It was the first park to have the TRON ride which has since opened in Disney World, but it remains the only Disney park in the world to have the Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure ride and a dedicated Zootopia land. Not to mention the crown jewel of Disney castles sits in Shanghai with the Enchanted Storybook Castle being the largest Disney castle at any Disney park in the world.
This one-day itinerary focuses on spots in and around the Gyeongbokgung area. We’ll be focusing on traditional Korean food, old-school Korean snacks, and shopping in the Insadong area. While we’re starting the day at 11:30 AM, you can start earlier and rent a hanbok if you’d like to add some more tradition to your experience.
There are plenty of gyms, personal trainers, and yoga classes to choose from, but sometimes I just want to get a good workout in and save some money.
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.
