the starfield library in the COEX mall of Seoul South Korea

Starfield Library (COEX), Everything You Need to Know

If you’ve been on TikTok or Instagram, I’m sure you’ve seen pictures and videos of the Starfield Library. A huge glass skylight letting in rays of natural light while rows of books aesthetically adorn winding, curvy shelves. But there are somethings every traveler needs to know about this photo hot spot before they plan their visit. Continue reading Starfield Library (COEX), Everything You Need to Know

2023 Autumn Seoul Light DDP: Everything You Need To Know

What’s cool about the DDP is that the the entire building was designed to be used as an art space, both inside and out. So twice a year they hold “Seoul Light DDP,” which is digital exhibit that’s projected across the entire surface of the outer wall of the west side of the DDP in a beautiful spectacle of music and color. Continue reading 2023 Autumn Seoul Light DDP: Everything You Need To Know

model posing with korean sun cream and canola flowers

Best sunscreens of 2023 for EVERY skin type

Sunscreen is probably the most important step in my skincare routine, but to be honest that wasn’t always the case. I used to be one of those “Sunscreen in for the beach” kind of people. In fact, my skin care journey didn’t really start until after I graduated from university. So, it’s never too late to start taking care of your skin! Recently I’ve fallen … Continue reading Best sunscreens of 2023 for EVERY skin type

Christmas Decoration Shopping in Korea

Christmas in Seoul is magical. Every year it seems like the city embraces the festive warmth of the season just a little bit more. The subway stations, streets and malls are all decked out in glittering lights, fully decorated trees and all sorts of grand displays. I think it’s safe to say that we could all use a bit of extra holiday cheer this year, … Continue reading Christmas Decoration Shopping in Korea

Paju: 톡톡딸기랜드 & Heyri Art Village

Spring is a highly anticipated time of year here here in Korea. It’s a time for cherry blossom festivals, picnics with friends, outdoor concerts and all sorts of social gatherings. Obviously these things have all been canceled and it has left everyone in a bit of funk. Needless to say the coronavirus outbreak has seriously made a mess of 2020, but we were determined to … Continue reading Paju: 톡톡딸기랜드 & Heyri Art Village

Coronavirus: What’s Going on in South Korea

It seems like the coronavirus is taking the world by storm. As of this very moment, we have 4,335 confirmed cases of coronavirus here in South Korea, making it the largest outbreak outside of China. Although the first case was recorded back in mid-January, people weren’t as concerned until the numbers started to skyrocket last weekend. We had been receiving text messages keeping us informed … Continue reading Coronavirus: What’s Going on in South Korea

Godzilla Cafe in Korea: Cafe Ookii ( 카페 오오키이)

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 collection. Bae started collecting Godzilla figures back in 2014 after … Continue reading Godzilla Cafe in Korea: Cafe Ookii ( 카페 오오키이)

Cooling Down @ Hi, Ice Cream in Seoul (하이, 아이스크림)

Checking out the latest art exhibit is one of our favorite things to do, even more so now if it gets us out of this awful heat. So to kick off the summer, my husband decided to surprise me by taking me to an art exhibit entirely dedicated to ice cream! We didn’t know what to expect when we arrived, but what we got was … Continue reading Cooling Down @ Hi, Ice Cream in Seoul (하이, 아이스크림)