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I have just discovered the coolest trend for beautiful and cool Instagrammable cafes in Seoul. *drum rolls please* I would like to introduce you to The Summer Bangkok Ikseondong. It’s literally one of the most beautiful cafes I’ve ever been to and I’ve been there three times. Literally, I just keep coming back to this […] Read more…
While K-pop and K-dramas may give us this image Korean men come out of a fairytale, I want you all to remember this is just a mirage. These men are professionals who sell a dream to sell records, dramas, and merchandise. It’s all a part of the money making machine that is the entertainment export […] Read more…
Believe it or not, this is one of the most frequently asked questions I get on my blog and and YouTube channel. It usually starts out with, “Gina, how are you learning Korean?” Well, after a few months of working on this blog post and finding the perfect resources that have helped me, I’m ready […] Read more…
K-pop lovers rejoice! After my many years of living in South Korea, I am proud to bring you the ultimate itinerary for K-pop fans. Cue angelic horns and random rays of sunlight being bestowed upon you. If you’re a K-pop fan girl or fan boy, then this is everything you need to know on Gina […] Read more…
So I know talking about dating in Korea is a super hot topic. I get so many questions like, “What’s it like dating in Korea?” Dating in Korea as a foreigner can be scary. Heck. Dating in general is scary. 1. Not Texting Back ASAP I don’t know about other countries, but in dating in […] Read more…
Before we get into this blog post, let’s start with a really bad dad joke. What is a Demogorgan’s favorite event? A Barb-ecue. *Badadoom tish.* Now this is the part where I call all Stranger Things fans to get their baseball bats and guns because a Stranger Things pop up has just landed in South […] Read more…
I’m taking a break away from my usual luxury travel blog posts to bring you a guide on things to do in Seoul on a budget. One of my favorite books is How to Travel the World on $50 a Day by Matt Kepnes. It has been one of the biggest eye openers for me […] Read more…
Are you looking for a unique experience while you’re traveling or staying in Seoul? While there are so many great and wonderful places to explore, nothing beats sitting down to see a Nanta show in a theater to be entertained by traditional Korean samulnori music as you enjoy a nonverbal performance and music made with […] Read more…
Update: Due to the pandemic, Seoul Oppa is no longer operating. Rejoice friends and travelers coming to Seoul! Have you ever wondered how to rent a handsome Seoul Oppa? If you want to rent a Korean oppa, there is no better time than now. Enter the Seoul After Seoul Company (formerly Seoul Oppa) for hiring […] Read more…
Are you a fan of SMTown artists like Shinee, EXO, Red Velvet, Super Junior, BoA, NCT, or Girl’s Generation? Look no further because there’s an entire building called SMTown Land dedicated to the love you have for your favorite idols. SMTown and Store What is the SMTown Coex Artium? Glad you asked. This is a […] Read more…
Congrats! You decided that you’re finally going to move to Korea! You’ve got your job waiting, you’re all excited, except… You have no idea what to pack when moving to Korea. (I’m also going to go out on a limb here and guess you’re moving to South Korea to teach English.) Luckily, Korea is pretty […] Read more…
I honestly wanted to title this blog post, “10 Types of Fuqbois You’ll Meet in Korea”, but I don’t think Google would find it very funny. Hence why I’m going to talk about the types of guys you meet in Korea because legit, they do really fall into stereotypes. Every country has their own unspoken […] Read more…
