Here’s a fun little post on how to get that iconic aerial view of Deoksugung that everyone who visits Seoul seems to get! Deoksugung is one of the five grand palaces of Seoul built during the Joseon dynasty. It became an official royal residence when the others were burnt down during the Japanese invasions and until…
Here’s all you need to know about visiting the forever charming Jeonju Hanok Village all the way down in Jeollabukdo! You know what’s kind of funny? I’ve probably been to Jeonju more than two dozen times over the last four years, but in reality I’ve only visited the hanok village three or four. When I…
Want to dip your toe into the wonderful world of trendy and unique cafes in Seoul? Considering I both live for cafe culture and Seoul is one of my favorite major cities in the world, I like to think I’ve compiled a pretty good list of recommendations! In the original version of this post, I…
I did it. I’ve finally visited the mecca of spring festivals in Korea — the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival. Here’s what to expect if you go and tips for getting there! I put off going to Jinhae for SO long. Because it’s the most popular cherry blossom festival in Korea, I’ve heard mild horror stories about…
I occasionally get questions about winter in Korea, so I thought I’d publish this guide in full! Here are some tips on staying warm and places to visit if you plan on visiting during the colder months. I should warn you, I’m not a very wintry person. If I was allowed to, I’d eat my…
Autumn is back (both the season and the person)! Since she’s such an avid hiker, I thought between the two of us, we’d be able to give you the ultimate guide to hiking in Korea. Buckle in – this post is a doozy! When people ask me about South Korea, it’s usually about K-pop, Korean…