Korea

Vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free birthday cakes that you can buy in Seoul, South Korea.

Where to find the best tacos in Seoul according to a taco-hungry expat.

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.

Some of the highlights this December include Basquiat at Lotte Museum, Rose Wylie and Yue Minjun at Hangaram Art Museuem, and Matisse at MyArtMuseum.

Finding big shoes in Korea is a challenge. Here is a local’s guide to buying bigger-sized shoes (from a US size 8 to a US size 10) 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.

I recently flew back to the United States to visit friends and family during the COVID-19 crisis of 2020 and returned to Seoul, South Korea in October 2020. This is what happened during quarantine.

From Matisse to Basquiat, here is my round-up of the latest art exhibitions debuting in Seoul, South Korea during the month of November 2020.

Visiting Seoul and want to see the latest art exhibitions in Seoul, South Korea? Here is a list of art shows this August 2020.

Yes, it is possible! I recently spent 3-4 days on my DIY trip to Jeju Island — nicknamed the “Hawaii of Korea” — getting around solely by bus. Because of […]

My experience at finding an affordable dentist for a root canal in Seoul, South Korea near Mapo-gu.

Visiting Seoul and want to see the latest art exhibitions in Seoul, South Korea? Here is a list of art shows this July 2020.

Recently, I splurged on a beautiful black, sequinned tulle dress for my birthday from My Theresa and sized up, thinking that it ran small. What a mistake! After the hassle […]

An updated list of gluten-free, dairy-free, and/or vegan diet restaurants, bakeries, and cafes in Seoul, South Korea and a few in surrounding areas that offer delivery.

Popular among k-pop fans, you’ll hear the word ulzzang, or eoljjang (얼짱), thrown around a lot. Ulzzang means in English ‘best face’ or ‘good-looking’. It’s a Korean fashion and makeup […]

Sometimes when Korean clothes don’t suit you (or fit me well, in my case), it’s always good to be on the lookout for familiar brands with western sizing! Here is […]

An up-to-date list of travel restrictions in South Korea during the COVID-19 crisis in 2020 which includes a 14-day quarantine, coronavirus testing, visa suspensions, and re-entry permit.

Visiting Seoul and want to see the latest art exhibitions in Seoul, South Korea? Here is a list of art shows this June 2020.

A look at some of the most popular luxury and mid-priced handbags and eco tote bags in Seoul, South Korea in 2020.

The real title of this article should be anyone bigger than a US size zero should take a peek at these shops because it is a real struggle to find […]