Month: August 2019

The Summer Bangkok Seoul in Ikseondong

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…

The Dark Side of Dating in Korea

While Kpop and Kdramas 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…

How I’m Learning Korean: How To Study Korean

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…

What’s it Like Living in South Korea?

I get a lot of questions in my Instagram DMs and YouTube comments, but these are the ones that come up the most often. “What’s it like living in South Korea?” And honestly, it’s the hardest one for me to answer out of them all. My experiences in Korea don’t speak for everyone, and my […] Read more…