Travel

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

A list of Christmas markets in Seoul, South Korea this 2022.

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.

Where to get your eyebrows microbladed at different English-speaking clinics in Seoul, South Korea with prices.

A little overview of popular Spring and Summer 2022 bags in Korea, featuring mostly Korean brands.

An overview of some of the most popular underwear shops and brands in South Korea, according to a local expat.

A compilation of art exhibitions to visit at the most popular art museums in Seoul, South Korea through 2022

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.

My travel and quarantine experience between South Korea and Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022

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.

Art shows in Seoul, South Korea during the Fall and Winter 2021.

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.

Art shows in Seoul, South Korea during the summer months of 2021.

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