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Korean culture celebrates the spring season in the most beautiful ways. If you’re looking for a good time and the best spring festivals in Korea, look no further! Cherry blossom season in South Korea is one of the most wonderful times of the year. Frolic among beautiful flowers, enjoy Korean public holidays, live performances, and […] Read more…
Spring in Seoul is an epic time of year and a great time to put together adorable spring outfits. The best season in Korea means you get to enjoy pleasant weather and outdoor activities! Korean people see cherry blossoms as a symbol of purity and beauty. This fleeting flower has been used in Korean dramas […] Read more…
The Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival is the biggest cherry blossom festival in South Korea. And in my not-so-humble opinion, it is one of the most beautiful places to enjoy spring. So why should you listen to me? I lived in South Korea for almost six years and traveled extensively throughout the country. I speak the […] Read more…
How To Deal With Culture Shock While Living Abroad was updated in March 2025. Have you recently moved to a different country, and the cultural differences are starting to jump out at you? This is a common experience when immersing yourself in foreign cultures, and I have the utmost empathy for your situation. Around November […] Read more…
The Jindo Miracle Sea Road Festival (진도신비의바닷길축제) happens only once a year during spring in Korea. A 2.8-kilometer-long road opens, and festival goers have one hour to cross the ocean at an extremely low tide to the nearby Modo Island. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and it was very much like the biblical story of […] Read more…
The Best Luxury Spa in Seoul | Review of Ohui Whoo Spa was updated in March 2025. South Koreans are the most innovative in the beauty industry. They’re revolutionary when it comes to quality skin care at competitive prices. If you’re wondering how the Kpop and Kdrama stars look #flawless every day, now you know. […] Read more…
This Complete Relocation Guide on Moving to South Korea has been updated as of February 2025. Moving to a new country is an exciting and sometimes scary chapter in your life. I promise you’re in good hands because this post is a knowledge dump of everything I know about living in South Korea. I worked as […] Read more…
This Guide For Expat Women in Korea has been updated as of February 2025. Being abroad in a foreign country can be very daunting. You have to adapt to a new country, culture, society, and lifestyle. So why listen to me compared to all the other bloggers out there? I lived in Japan and South […] Read more…
40 Best Things To Do in Seoul South Korea was updated January 2025. Planning on visiting the Korean peninsula and wondering where to visit in Seoul? With 9.7 people living in the capital of South Korea, there are endless possibilities. I lived in Korea for almost six years, so I am your Korea travel expert. […] Read more…
If you’re planning a 5-day Seoul itinerary, Gina Bear has got you covered. Why should you listen to me above all the other travel bloggers? Simple. Every time I visit Seoul, I pack my essentials—and that includes my SafetyWing travel medical insurance. I use their Nomad Essential plan, which not only covers medical emergencies but also things like travel […] Read more…
Many of my thoughts, observations, and experiences have changed since this post was first written in 2019. I left Korea in 2021, and have traveled extensively throughout the United States. This is an updated version of what it’s like living in South Korea as an American expat woman. If you’re just finding this post (or […] Read more…
There’s nothing I love more than spicy romance books… The next best thing during the holiday season is spicy Christmas romance books. This spicy book list is about to get your tinsel in a twist and light up your Christmas tree. I love to read and so here is my list of Christmas romance novellas […] Read more…
