The 2023 Seoul Lantern Festival, Everything You Need to Know
What is the Seoul Lantern Festival? The Seoul Lantern Festival is one of our favorite events of the year. Every winter since 2009, the Cheonggyecheon Stream has hosted a myriad…
Everyday, Sundae Gukbap
Korean food comes in all shapes and colors, but for my money, there’s nothing that beats a savory stew. That’s why I want to introduce you to one of my…
New Year’s Events in Seoul
New Years Eve is a big deal in Korea and there are plenty of places to countdown to the new year. We've got our shortlist here, so take your pick!
Christmas Dinners in Seoul
There's nothing quite like digging into cuts of smoked turkey while the Christmas tree lights sparkle and your family struggles to stay awake after gobbling up plates of mashed potatoes.…
Warm Up this Winter with Some Fresh Chrysanthemum Bread
You may be familiar with Korea's ever so popular carp-shaped, red bean filled bread bungeo-ppang (붕어빵), but have you heard of chrysanthemum bread? Chrysanthemum bread or gukhwa-ppang (국화빵) is actually…
Michelin Guide Seolleongtang in Seoul
My earliest memories of take out aren't McDonalds or KFC, they're of styrofoam tubs of savory seolleongtang (설렁탕), or ox bone soup. And ever since, it's literally been my favorite…
French Christmas Village at The Hyundai Seoul
While people back stateside celebrate thanksgiving in November, in Korea we typically celebrate thanksgiving in September. This means Christmas festivities kick-off on November 1st, which is perfect for those visiting…
Christmas Markets in Seoul
'Tis the season! If you thought Seoul's winter nights couldn't get brighter, think again. We're about to see an onslaught of Christmas decorations as we enter the holiday season in…
Go to Midopa Coffee House like V from BTS
One thing that K-pop and K-drama fans may not realize is that a lot of movies and music videos aren't shot on sets. They're shot on location at restaurants, hotels…
Chicken Kalguksu for the Seoul
Kalguksu (칼국수) is a mainstay among traditional Korean dishes. Unlike other noodle dishes like ramen or even Italian pastas, the noodles in kalguksu are cut by hand using comically large…
Gyeongbokgung Palace, Everything You Need to Know
Of the places to go and things to do in Seoul, visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace deserves to be at the top. No matter the season or the weather, the palace looks…
2023 Hangang River Light Show
Ttukseom Hangang Park, located just south of Kunkuk University, is a popular place for dates, picnics, and just hanging out. Partly because of the nightlife of the university area, but…
