Korea

The Ultimate Kpop Itinerary in Seoul

Kpop lovers rejoice! After my many years of living in South Korea, I am proud to bring you the ultimate itinerary for Kpop fans. Cue angelic horns and random rays of sunlight being bestowed upon you. If you’re a Kpop fan girl or fan boy, then this is everything you need to know on Gina […] Read more…

10 Biggest Dating Mistakes in Korea

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. While I’ve answered those questions in other blog posts, I haven’t answered some mistakes you […] Read more…

Stranger Things Pop Up in Korea

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…

How To Travel Seoul on a Budget

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…

How To See A Nanta Show in Seoul

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…

How to Rent a Seoul Oppa

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…

SMTown Land for Kpop Lovers

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. Related: How To Be a Kpop Star for the Day SMTown and Store What is […] Read more…

Moving to Korea: What to Bring

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…

Advice for Moving to Korea

If you’re reading this blog post, chances are you’re someone who is planning on moving Korea from the US. Or maybe you found my blog and now you’re on the panic bus now thinking, “Is moving to Korea a good idea?” Rest assured, you’re in good hands and I’m going to give you the best […] Read more…

10 Types of Guys You Meet in Korea

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…

How I Paid Off My Student Loans in Korea

I have been student debt free since August 2018. When I started paying off my loans six months after graduation in 2012, I never thought I would be finished as fast as I was. For me, it felt like a dark cloud always hanging over my head. I began to think, “Was my education really […] Read more…

How to Stay Healthy in Korea

You can be healthy anywhere in the world. And I say this with utmost confidence and experience. Even if it’s harder to find food you like or it’s a chore and a half to navigate the grocery store, it’s still possible. You have to be willing to make the sacrifices in order to maintain a […] Read more…

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