Living

A local expat’s guide to finding free, cheap, mid-priced, and luxury furniture in Seoul, South Korea. Get ready to decorate!

How to manage sweating in the summer and where to find sweat rash creams, chub rub shorts, and anti-chafing balms in South Korea.

What to expect at your next NHIS health screening in Korea, and how to make an appointment.

A quick overview of how much to expect when paying for dental treatments in Seoul, South Korea.

A local’s guide to some favorite chocolatiers and new shops to buy chocolate truffles, sweet gift boxes, and hot chocolate in Seoul, South Korea.

Everything I know about dealing with customs control in South Korea when importing goods for personal use, including tips & tricks for shopping.

Where to buy niche perfumes and popular fragrances in Seoul, South Korea, including Korean perfume brands.

Do you have a friend or loved one living in South Korea that you need to buy a last-minute gift for? After spending several years living here, these are my favorite picks for gifts that ship within South Korea that (a) accept foreign-issued credit cards, and (b) ship quickly.

Everything I know about the status of vaccinations in South Korea, including guidelines, schedule, and quarantine updates.

Guide to paying for Customs Fees/Taxes in Korea with KEB Hana Bank.

List of foreigner-friendly, English-speaking gyms and fitness classes in Seoul, South Korea, including my own experiences with SpoAny and personal training.

A local’s guide to getting laser hair removal done at various beauty clinics in Seoul, South Korea.

A quick look at the different e-commerce platforms available to use in South Korea.

Guide to sending money to and from South Korea as an expat living in Seoul, South Korea.

A step-by-step guide on using the Zero Pay app to buy and use the 10% discounted vouchers or gift certificates in Seoul, South Korea.

I work a full-time office job, so it’s hard to keep up with a rigid posting schedule! If there is anything at all that you feel would contribute to the ex-pat and travel community in South Korea, let me know and we can collaborate!

My experience using a foreigner-friendly bitcoin exchange platform in English in South Korea.

My experience getting a pair of Stuart Weitzman heels repaired in Seoul, South Korea

Handy guide to staying warm in Seoul during the long, cold winters, what to wear, and where to shop for cold-weather essentials in Korea.

Hair Loss in Korea is a common problem among newly arriving foreigners. Here is some reasons for hair loss in South Korea and how to fix it.