Kohojae Afternoon Tea at Korea House
Korea House is a mainstay of the Myeongdong area, one that we’ve passed by a few times during our years…
The Affordable 4-Step KBeauty Skincare Routine, Blue Dragon Routine
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.
Haus Dosan: Gentle Monster, Tamburins and Nudake All Under One Roof
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.
Most Popular Events in Seoul, Korea for Spring 2024
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.
Everything I Ate at Shanghai Disneyland
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.
I Was Nameless
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.
5 Best Disney Rides Outside the US
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!
Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival, Everything You Need to Know
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.
Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival, Everything You Need to Know
Every spring, hordes of Seoulites and out-of-towners flock to scenic and picturesque groves of cherry blossoms located throughout Seoul. And…
Jeju Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market, Everything You Need to Know
On the southern side of Jeju Island, lies the Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market (서귀포매일올레시장). Though not as large and flashy as the Dongmun Market, I certainly wouldn’t just write it off. This market has been around since the early ’60s and personally, we have found it to have more of those traditional market vibes we love. You can tell it’s a place where locals go to shop and it just happens to have some of those touristy stalls sprinkled in there.
3 Cafes to Visit During Cherry Blossom Season in Seoul
Aside from attending Cherry Blossom festivals, one of the most popular things to do during cherry blossom season is go to a cafe with a view. There are plenty of cherry blossom lined streets and parks all over Seoul. In fact, the city plants more and more every year to prevent certain areas from getting dangerously overcrowded.
The Legend of Hoamsan Mountain
Hoamsan is located to the south of Seoul and it carries with it a curious legend. The moutain is is said to be the source of destructive energy embodied by a tiger shoped rock. In order to tame and suppress this power, a temple was built on the mountain’s slopes, Hoamsa temple. Even the name, Hoam, means to “supress tigers”.