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…

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…

Where To Rent Kimono in Osaka

I think I’m on a roll this year with renting beautiful garments in both Korea and Japan. Although Osaka is mostly known for their culinary heaven, you can also rent a kimono or yukata in Osaka. If you’re wondering where to rent a kimono in Osaka, then I highly recommend going to Kyoto Kimono Rental […] 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…

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