This summer, on top of skyrocketing Covid cases, we were also hit with a horrible heat wave. One thing to know about Seoul is that summer heat is always coupled with a miserable amount of humidity. It’s wet and always feels 10 degrees hotter than it actually is. It was at this point in time … Continue reading
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3 Must Visit Jeju Island Markets
This year, the hubby and I celebrated our 3 year wedding anniversary. Since we were unable to have a honeymoon, we decided that every year on our anniversary we would take a trip. The first year we went to Chiang Mai and the second we went to Bali. We were so excited for our next … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
A Hanbok for the New Year
새해 복 많이 받으세요, Happy Lunar New Year everyone!!! In Korea, 설날 (Seol-nal) marks the first day of the new year on the lunar calendar and is one of the most important holidays of the year. Being a family holiday, most people venture out to the countryside to spend this holiday gathered at the homes of … Continue reading
Cat Scratch Fever
Now I’m more of a dog person… nothing against cats or anything, but I just like my pets to be a little more attentive and social. I guess I’m just a firm believer in the whole “man’s best friend” ideology. I guess you could say I like cats but I would never want to own … Continue reading
A Look into Tim Burton’s Seoul
Aside from my devotion to dance, I am also an avid lover of art. Ever since I was old enough to hold a pencil, my dad taught me how to draw. I suppose it was only natural that I find a boyfriend who shares the same interest. Although neither one of us went into art … Continue reading
Snackin’ On the Go
As snow continues to fall straight into the new year, you may find yourself looking for all sorts of ways to keep yourself warm. What better way to defrost 2013 than with delicious Korean snacks right?!? It’s no big secret that Korea is especially well known for it’s fabulous street food, but when it’s below … Continue reading
My Korean Birthday
Hello all! Hope everyone has been enjoying their holidays, I know I have. Well, I thought I’d slip in one more post before the new year, so I thought I’d write about my birthday. As always, I had two celebrations: one with my awesome friends and another with my wonderful boyfriend. Since I wrote about … Continue reading
Puppy Gangnam Style
It’s not news that Seoul is one of the fashion capitals of the world. Everywhere you look you can see and experience the awesome fashion trends of this culture. But who says style’s limited to us two legged mammals? While you can certainly find those cute outdoor kiosks full of adorable little ensembles for you … Continue reading
Light Up the Night
I did it! After three years, I finally got to check out the Seoul Lantern Festival. Every year I planned to see it, but I always got the dates wrong or just totally forgot. So, I finally got my chance to gaze upon the luminous wonder that is the lantern festival and it did not … Continue reading