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The coolest Harry Potter Cafe in Seoul🇰🇷

[Hi! I’m Gina and I’m a native Chicagoan who lived abroad in Japan and South Korea. Follow @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

If you’re looking for something awesome to do this spooky season in Seoul, you have to check out the @943kingscross Cafe in Hongdae.

It’s got 6 floors of fun and you can even eat Hagrid’s cake and turkey legs. They even have the Boar’s Head Pub in the basement.

Tag a Potterhead who would love to go!

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AMERICA IS CRAZY FOR THIS! 🇺🇸

[Hi! I’m Gina and I’m a native Chicagoan who lived abroad in Japan and South Korea. Follow @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

With the cost of living in the States going up and up, I make sure I save money to go to Korea every year. I get medical check ups and teeth cleaning. South Korea is all about the beauty treatments and I definitely take advantage when I’m over there.

Heck, it’s even cheaper for my dog to get her teeth cleaned and groomed in South Korea!

I lived in Austin and Chicago and the cost of everything in Korea is much cheaper in comparison. Also, the fact I need health insurance or I’m screwed is also another factor.

Medical tourism in South Korea is cost effective and excellent quality… and that’s the hill I’m okay with standing on.

Would you ever consider medical tourism?

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Life update details below⬇️

I’m not ready to talk about what’s been going on since May, but I am ready to share some stuff.

1. I’ve been actively losing weight. I’m not on any weight loss medication. I’ve been kinder to myself and allowing myself the beauty of food nourishing my body and making me strong. I’ve finally managed to get a lot of my sugar cravings under control and it feels amazing.

2. Living a slower life means less stress. I still have anxiety, and depression sometimes makes me unable to get out of bed. But that’s okay. The moral is, try again tomorrow, and be kinder when the hard days win.

3. I’ve had more time to read and watch anime. I recently read The Poisoner by @ophallic and I really enjoyed it. I also watched an anime called 86 and the storyline sucked me in right from the get go. P.S. since I speak Japanese, I really enjoyed the soundtrack from the show. Avid by Mizuki is probably one of the most beautiful songs I’ve heard this year. 10/10 recommend.

4. A slow life also means more time with my fur baby. We have long walks in the morning, play a lot more, and get to bond more when I brush her. (Especially now because her fluff is so long.)

5. I am struggling, but I’m working with a mental health facility to help me manage a lot of my symptoms and I feel better. It’s nice to just let it all out.

Thank ya’ll for coming to my TedTalk. Have a FANTABULOUS DAY and weekend.

XOXO,
Gina Bear 🎀🧸

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Where to see amazing autumn foliage in Chicago🍁

Chicago is a magical destination in Fall that you absolutely cannot miss! Check out these amazing places!

1. University of Chicago - Has amazing gothic architecture that will remind you of Europe.
2. Millennium Park - Who can deny the iconic Bean?
3. Promontory Point - it’s popular year round for seasonal activities!
4. Navy Pier - It’s free to walk around! Make sure to check out their pumpkin nights!
5. Lincoln Park Boardwalk - You can get epic views of the Chicago skyline here.

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Hocus Pocus filming locations in Salem!🔮🎃🍂

[Hi! I’m Gina and I’m a native Chicagoan who lived abroad in Japan and South Korea. Follow @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

Hocus Pocus Filming Locations
1. Ropes Mansion - Allison’s house
2. Salem City Hall - Halloween party location where “I Put a Spell on You” was performed.
3. Max & Dani’s House - This is actually someone’s place of residence. If you do take photos, be quiet and respectful. I took my photos in the street using a 50mm lens.
4. Salem Pioneer Village - this is where Thackeray Binx lived.
5. Salem Common- This is where Allison rejected Max and also the building in the back was the backdrop of the high school.
6. Old Burial Hill - It’s outside of Salem, but this is where Max got bullied.

Planning a trip to New England for autumn? If so, you should definitely stop in Salem, the Halloween capital of the USA!

For all us 90s kids, nothing is as nostalgic as visiting the filming locations of @hocuspocusdisney

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Best Autumn vibes in Chicago! 🍁🍂

[Hi! I’m Gina and I’m a native Chicagoan who lived abroad in Japan and South Korea almost a decade! Follow me @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

1. @navypierchicago
2. Lincoln Park Boardwalk
3. @millennium_park
4. @cindysrooftop
5. Lurie Garden
6. Nichols Bridgeway
7. Promontory Point
8. University of Chicago
9. Buckingham Fountain
10. @interconchicago
11. @jojosshakebar
12. @wendellaboats

Have you ever been to Chicago in autumn?

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Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up is Back TOMORROW! 🎃

This is seriously one of my favorite popups in Chicago to get into the Halloween mood! There’s so many adorable photo spots and it’s super fun for adults.

At Jack’s you can find:
🍸A full cocktail bar with seasonal drinks
🪓Axe throwing
🎃Pumpkin patches galore
🔮Fortune tellers & More!

Personally, I cannot wait to visit again this year!

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Where to see amazing fall foliage in Korea.🇰🇷🍁

Comment Fall Guide and I’ll send you my blog post on the best places to see fall foliage in Seoul.

[Hi! I’m Gina and I’m a native Chicagoan who lived abroad in Japan and South Korea almost a decade! Follow me @ginabearsblog and I’ll show you how to travel solo in Asia and the USA!]

1. Eunpyeong Hanok Village
3. Yongma Land
3. Haneul Park
4. Deoksugung
5. Seoul Forest
6. Olympic Park Cosmos Garden
7. Olympic Park 88 Lake
8. Namhansanseong
9. Icheon
10. Nami Island
11. Seongju
12. Naejangsan National Park
13. Nari Park for Pink Muhly
14. Gyeongju

Have you ever visited South Korea in Autumn?

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