Korea

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.

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

Where to buy pre-loved luxury bags at consignment stores in Seoul, South Korea.

List of trendy Korean clothing stores and Korean brands that you can shop at locally 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.

Looking for a way to spend your weekend in Seoul, South Korea? Check out these art exhibitions in Seoul during the month of March 2021.

Where to take the COVID-19 PCR test in Seoul, South Korea with English test results (certificate) for flying internationally.

A Korean-American’s guide to the best websites to buy Korean Beauty (K-Beauty) products in the United States.

Using the new Wine25 feature in the GS25 app to order wine from the local convenience store with photos in English.

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

The crème de la crème of art exhibitions that you need to see in Seoul, South Korea this February 2021.