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…
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…
Easy Seoul South Korea Budget Travel Guide (2025)
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…
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…
Five Reasons You NEED to Experience The Robot Restaurant in Tokyo
Every time I’ve gone to the capital of Japan, I’ve always checked off different things from my bucket list, but one thing I never got around to doing was experiencing the Robot Restaurant in Tokyo. Located in the vibrant and colorful district of Kabukicho in Shinjuku, many tourists have gone and just raved about how […] Read more…