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Are you planning a trip to Korea in August? We offer some fun and affordable authentic experiences (from locals)!
Are you planning a trip to Korea in August? We offer some fun and affordable authentic experiences (from locals)!
lewishooper1
Aug 3, 20243 min read
![Off the beaten path: Wonseo-dong — Cafés, restaurants & shopping guide [K-drama location!]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/17fc3b_c27230f4286b45dcb5f05ef84c3cab6e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_620,h_466,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/17fc3b_c27230f4286b45dcb5f05ef84c3cab6e~mv2.jpg)
![Off the beaten path: Wonseo-dong — Cafés, restaurants & shopping guide [K-drama location!]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/17fc3b_c27230f4286b45dcb5f05ef84c3cab6e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_620,h_466,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/17fc3b_c27230f4286b45dcb5f05ef84c3cab6e~mv2.jpg)
Off the beaten path: Wonseo-dong — Cafés, restaurants & shopping guide [K-drama location!]
Off the beaten path: Wonseo-dong — Cafés, restaurants & shopping guide [K-drama location!]
lewishooper1
Jul 25, 20243 min read
From Coffee Newbie to Seoul Barista: How "Standing Coffee" Classes Brewed My Dream Job
From Coffee Newbie to Seoul Barista: How "Standing Coffee" Classes Brewed My Dream Job
Gabriella Ratnarajah
Jul 6, 20243 min read
![Experience authentic Korean culture/cuisine at its finest! [Namdaemun Market tour!]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/17fc3b_0eae74f3443c4200911188cd2b772551~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1137,h_854,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/17fc3b_0eae74f3443c4200911188cd2b772551~mv2.jpg)
![Experience authentic Korean culture/cuisine at its finest! [Namdaemun Market tour!]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/17fc3b_0eae74f3443c4200911188cd2b772551~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1137,h_854,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/17fc3b_0eae74f3443c4200911188cd2b772551~mv2.jpg)
Experience authentic Korean culture/cuisine at its finest! [Namdaemun Market tour!]
Experience authentic Korean culture/cuisine at its finest! [Namdaemun Market tour!]
lewishooper1
Jul 5, 20242 min read
We try making our own Korean desserts! Was it worth it?
We try making our own Korean desserts! Was it worth it?
lewishooper1
Jul 2, 20243 min read
![An on-site bakery with an extensive thirst-quenching drink menu? Bapabaro in Daegu is a must-visit! [Café of the month!]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85bb20_24cff028445d4154ab7870f1c395b3f6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1080,h_811,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/85bb20_24cff028445d4154ab7870f1c395b3f6~mv2.jpg)
![An on-site bakery with an extensive thirst-quenching drink menu? Bapabaro in Daegu is a must-visit! [Café of the month!]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85bb20_24cff028445d4154ab7870f1c395b3f6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1080,h_811,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/85bb20_24cff028445d4154ab7870f1c395b3f6~mv2.jpg)
An on-site bakery with an extensive thirst-quenching drink menu? Bapabaro in Daegu is a must-visit! [Café of the month!]
An on-site bakery with an extensive thirst-quenching drink menu? Bapabaro in Daegu is a must-visit! [Café of the month!]
lewishooper1
Jul 1, 20242 min read
![[Restaurant of the month] Is the "Gordon Ramsay Burger" worth the price?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/17fc3b_0866c0ab154e42eebdfa942fe783f6b8~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_798,h_599,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/17fc3b_0866c0ab154e42eebdfa942fe783f6b8~mv2.png)
![[Restaurant of the month] Is the "Gordon Ramsay Burger" worth the price?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/17fc3b_0866c0ab154e42eebdfa942fe783f6b8~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_798,h_599,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/17fc3b_0866c0ab154e42eebdfa942fe783f6b8~mv2.png)
[Restaurant of the month] Is the "Gordon Ramsay Burger" worth the price?
[Restaurant of the month] Is the "Gordon Ramsay Burger" worth the price?
lewishooper1
Jun 15, 20243 min read
![Rainy season is coming to South Korea! This is how to prepare for it! [Monsoon guide]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85bb20_22c5f7eb211449858c4ba1c1f22c3e60~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_550,h_378,fp_0.50_0.50,lg_1,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/85bb20_22c5f7eb211449858c4ba1c1f22c3e60~mv2.jpg)
![Rainy season is coming to South Korea! This is how to prepare for it! [Monsoon guide]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85bb20_22c5f7eb211449858c4ba1c1f22c3e60~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_550,h_378,fp_0.50_0.50,lg_1,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/85bb20_22c5f7eb211449858c4ba1c1f22c3e60~mv2.jpg)
Rainy season is coming to South Korea! This is how to prepare for it! [Monsoon guide]
Rainy season is coming to South Korea! This is how to prepare for it! [Monsoon guide]
lewishooper1
May 7, 20243 min read
Jungkook's Military Service Fails to Dampen Fans' Fervor as they try his favorite drink!
Jungkook's Military Service Fails to Dampen Fans' Fervor as they try his favorite drink!
Manar Aly
Apr 27, 20242 min read
Mukbangs — Why do they continue to be so popular?
The sound of eating and watching other people eat might drive some people crazy, however for a while in Korea it has been a highly...
lewishooper1
Apr 13, 20242 min read
6 mouth-watering Korean snacks you must try!
Korean snacks are taking the world by storm, so in this article, we’ll tell you all about what’s out there so you can get your snack on!...
lewishooper1
Mar 1, 20244 min read
![[Cafe of the Month!] RollingPin Arboretum: A Slice of Greece in Daegu!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85bb20_5d0fcbb753344d19b1f1a81d40d33247~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1332,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/85bb20_5d0fcbb753344d19b1f1a81d40d33247~mv2.jpg)
![[Cafe of the Month!] RollingPin Arboretum: A Slice of Greece in Daegu!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85bb20_5d0fcbb753344d19b1f1a81d40d33247~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1367,h_1027,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/85bb20_5d0fcbb753344d19b1f1a81d40d33247~mv2.jpg)
[Cafe of the Month!] RollingPin Arboretum: A Slice of Greece in Daegu!
Have you ever heard of the phrase "Experience, enjoy, savor"? Well, it's a phrase that I have heard often, and on my recent visit to...
lewishooper1
Feb 3, 20243 min read
The BEST Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew) you will find in Seoul!
I have a confession to make. I have been gatekeeping the best (in my opinion) kimchi jjigae (김치찌개) restaurant in Seoul, well not really...
Gabriella Ratnarajah
Jan 20, 20242 min read
![[Guide] Snack Delights for a Flavorful Lunar New Year in South Korea](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/17fc3b_c039424bffb3438f9b8553cd110e878c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_959,h_720,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/17fc3b_c039424bffb3438f9b8553cd110e878c~mv2.png)
![[Guide] Snack Delights for a Flavorful Lunar New Year in South Korea](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/17fc3b_c039424bffb3438f9b8553cd110e878c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_959,h_720,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/17fc3b_c039424bffb3438f9b8553cd110e878c~mv2.png)
[Guide] Snack Delights for a Flavorful Lunar New Year in South Korea
Embracing the Lunar New Year (Seollal) in South Korea is a vibrant experience filled with traditions and celebrations. As a foreigner,...
Thu Trang
Jan 13, 20242 min read
A Day Trip Guide to Seoul's Blossom Beauties
Spring in Seoul unfolds a mesmerizing tapestry of cherry blossoms, and what better way to savor this fleeting beauty than with a...
Thu Trang
Jan 12, 20242 min read
!["Seoulful" Savings: Budget-Friendly Adventures in Korea [Part 6]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84708f_3b0cefe5c9c44e4abe3f46b84cfd9536~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1136,h_853,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/84708f_3b0cefe5c9c44e4abe3f46b84cfd9536~mv2.jpg)
!["Seoulful" Savings: Budget-Friendly Adventures in Korea [Part 6]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84708f_3b0cefe5c9c44e4abe3f46b84cfd9536~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1136,h_853,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/84708f_3b0cefe5c9c44e4abe3f46b84cfd9536~mv2.jpg)
"Seoulful" Savings: Budget-Friendly Adventures in Korea [Part 6]
1. Ramyun at the Han River Have you ever had a ramyun by the Han River? If you haven't you most definitely should give it a shot, it's a...
Gabriella Ratnarajah
Nov 28, 20233 min read
!["Seoulful" Savings: Budget-Friendly Adventures in Korea [Part 3]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84708f_eddb19a2cb034c81b45b104c06444854~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_560,h_421,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/84708f_eddb19a2cb034c81b45b104c06444854~mv2.jpg)
!["Seoulful" Savings: Budget-Friendly Adventures in Korea [Part 3]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84708f_eddb19a2cb034c81b45b104c06444854~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_560,h_421,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/84708f_eddb19a2cb034c81b45b104c06444854~mv2.jpg)
"Seoulful" Savings: Budget-Friendly Adventures in Korea [Part 3]
1. Visit a Korean Bakery Korean bakeries are top-tier. There are some really fancy places you can go to that resemble Western-style...
Gabriella Ratnarajah
Nov 22, 20232 min read
![Exploring the Enigmatic: Unique Daily Korean Rituals and Traditions That Define Culture [Part 2]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84708f_ca6d9fb30705444d96c933e6136d6591~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_636,h_478,fp_0.50_0.50,lg_1,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/84708f_ca6d9fb30705444d96c933e6136d6591~mv2.jpg)
![Exploring the Enigmatic: Unique Daily Korean Rituals and Traditions That Define Culture [Part 2]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84708f_ca6d9fb30705444d96c933e6136d6591~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_636,h_478,fp_0.50_0.50,lg_1,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/84708f_ca6d9fb30705444d96c933e6136d6591~mv2.jpg)
Exploring the Enigmatic: Unique Daily Korean Rituals and Traditions That Define Culture [Part 2]
In Part 1 of this series, we explored three Korean traditions that are uniquely Korean! You may have seen some of these in K-Dramas,...
Gabriella Ratnarajah
Nov 20, 20233 min read
!["Seoulful" Savings: Budget-Friendly Adventures in Korea [Part 2]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/17fc3b_2105131e0ad24f90becfe8aa88c68036~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_719,h_540,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/17fc3b_2105131e0ad24f90becfe8aa88c68036~mv2.png)
!["Seoulful" Savings: Budget-Friendly Adventures in Korea [Part 2]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/17fc3b_2105131e0ad24f90becfe8aa88c68036~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_719,h_540,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/17fc3b_2105131e0ad24f90becfe8aa88c68036~mv2.png)
"Seoulful" Savings: Budget-Friendly Adventures in Korea [Part 2]
We're back again with some cost-effective and interesting things to do in South Korea! If you've read Part 1, you already know some of...
Gabriella Ratnarajah
Nov 10, 20232 min read
A City of Gastronomy: The "Taste of Seoul" Festival brings out Seoul's Culinary Genius
For lovers of food and all things Korean - let us tell you about the "Taste of Seoul" food festival. "Taste of Seoul" is the...
Gabriella Ratnarajah
Oct 7, 20234 min read
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