There are few things in this world more comforting than homemade cookies fresh out of the oven. Let’s be honest, not everyone has the time or the skills required to bake up a batch of cookies on the fly. That’s why I was incredibly thrilled to try a newly opened cookie cafe I had heard …
Last October I wrote about the Bamdokkaebi Night Market, which was held at the Cascade Plaza at Yeouido Hangang Park. Just to recap, it’s an outdoor market where people sell their handmade goods, entertainers give free performances and food trucks sell an assortment food. It was a lot of fun and I wasn’t the only one to think …
Lately, I’ve noticed that the younger generations here in Seoul are embracing their culture and traditions a bit more. One big thing that’s happening is the sudden and active embrace of the hanbok. While it is a beautiful and well loved part of Korean culture, you didn’t see Koreans wearing it much outside of 설날 …
Once a again Studio Ghibli has decided to grace Seoul with another phenomenal exhibit. This is Ghibli’s second exhibit in Seoul and I have been lucky enough to see both of them! Ah yes, it’s a wonderful time to be an otaku living in Seoul. Unlike the previous Layout Design Exhibit, which featured original art and …
When most people think of Korea (whether they’ve been there or not) there are always a few things that immediately come to mind: hanbok, BBQ, K-pop, etc. However, no matter who you’re talking to, kimchi is always on the top of that list. 김치 (Kimchi) is Korea’s national dish. It is a traditional Korean side …
Happy 2015 everyone! Hope your new year is off to a wonderful start. A few years ago I shared my top three must-have winter snacks in Korea. Now I’d like to ring in the new year by adding three more to the list! 붕어빵 (Bungeo Bbang)/ 잉어빵 (Eenguh Bbang) Bungeo bbang literally translates to “crucian carp bread. ” …
Over the years, especially throughout childhood, I found myself collecting all sorts of things from Beanie Babies and Disney figurines to McDonalds toys and Pogs (remember Pogs?). I’ve had a lot of collections, many of which still reside in boxes at my parents house, but none of them quite compare to Bae Tae Hyun’s Godzilla … Continue reading
Traveling with our little fur baby is always a bit tricky because there are so many things to consider. We have to think about the length of the trip and whether or not it would be worth putting him through the trouble of a long flight. We also have to think about where we’re going … Continue reading
I think it’s inevitable… if I’m ever in California, there with definitely be time made for a trip to Disneyland, even if I have to go alone. Luckily I didn’t have to go alone because my mom is always down for a good Disney trip. Having just come back from my Shanghai Disneyland trip, I … Continue reading
After what seemed like an eternal winter (not really complaining), spring has finally returned to Seoul. The first signal is the blooming of cherry blossoms all across the country; something I really look forward to every year. So far, this year has been a bit busy and I was afraid that my most recent trip … Continue reading
When visiting a Disney park, staying at an official Disneyland hotel may sound like an obvious choice, but there are definitely a few Disney parks where you can easily find cheaper accommodations relatively close to the park. In this case, staying at a Disney hotel turned out to be a bit of a must. There … Continue reading
After years of talking about it, the hubby and I finally ventured out to China. Of course, we couldn’t take this trip without stopping by Disney’s newest park, Shanghai Disneyland. For the very first time, we decided to spend two glorious days at a Disney park in hopes of experiencing everything it had to offer. … Continue reading
After years of talking about it, the hubby and I finally ventured out to China. Of course, we couldn’t take this trip without stopping by Disney’s newest park, Shanghai Disneyland. Having heard so many things about the lengthy queue times and insane numbers of park attendees, we decided to go for 2 days in hopes … Continue reading
As our one year wedding anniversary drew near, my husband and I made a pact. Rather than gifts, a romantic dinner, etc., we would travel somewhere we’ve never been. With our busy lives and schedules here in Seoul, this would ensure that we would always take the time to travel at least once a year. … Continue reading
Night markets are an awesome way to experience a culture. You get a taste of the handmade goods, food, and entertainment. There’s always so much to see, buy and ultimately experience. On our short little getaway to Chiang Mai, we were lucky enough to check out not one, but two night markets! NIGHT BAZAAR On … Continue reading
Temple hopping is THE thing to do for tourists in Chiang Mai. I didn’t fully comprehend the concept until I arrived, but Chiang Mai is littered with temples. You can’t really walk too far in any one direction without coming across a temple. Of course if you google Chiang Mai, you’ll come across several famous … Continue reading
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