Let’s make new friends ! South Korea is known for its pretty coffee shops. The combination of their aesthetic cake and beverage make the perfect picture for your instagram feed. Some café are famous for their unique theme, among them there are lots of animal cafes ! What do you think about meeting new friends…
Nami Island or ‘Namiseom (남이섬)’ in Korean, is a small island in the North-Eastern part of the capital. The beauty of its surroundings granted it to be one of the best tourist destinations for a day trip near Seoul. With beautiful tree lanes, woodlands, riverside walks, and fun activities, Nami Island offers a romantic landscape…
If you need to send a parcel from Korea to another country, the EMS (Express Mail Service) is a fast and reliable option. EMS is an international postal express service offered by the Korea Post, which provides priority mail delivery to over 200 countries and territories worldwide. In this blog post, I will guide…
When staying in Korea for a certain period or when you don’t feel like going out, you might wonder how to order delivery. But how can you order delivery in Korea? Can hotels or guesthouses assist with that? Are there alternative methods available? For foreigners like yourself living in Korea, it can be challenging if…
South Korea is also the land of cuteness and it’s being proved by the omnipresence of cute stores and shops around the country. Sanrio is a no exception. The Japanese company that designs, licenses, and produces Sanrio products focuses on its best-known characters: Hello Kitty with her friends including My Melody, Kuromi, Keroppi, Bad Badtz-Maru,…
Are you in Korea and looking to switch up your hairstyle, but worried about not being able to communicate with your stylist in Korean? Don’t worry, these 6 salons in Seoul offer easy communication in English! 1. Myeongdong Juno Hair Juno Hair in Myeongdong offers a variety of hair services, and their staff is fluent…
Introduction If you arrive in Seoul before your hotel or Airbnb check-in time, you may wonder where to store your luggage while exploring the city. Fortunately, several options are available to travelers in this situation in Seoul. The two tips and options I will share with you are self-service luggage stores and T-lockers in each…
Seoul is home to the Five Royal Palaces: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, and Gyeonghuigung Palace. Gyeongbokgung Palace Arguably the prettiest and remains the largest of all five palaces. The founder of the Joseon dynasty, Yi Seong-gye, moved the capital to Hanyang (the former name of Seoul) and built Gyeongbokgung, the dynasty’s…
Hey everyone, I’ll be talking to you about the importance of cash in korea. This is a tip for travellers and tourists if it is your first time here in korea. South Korea is a modern country, with exciting culture and food. Credit cards, debit cards, and cash are all accepted without issue in South…
Whether you are traveling or studying in Korea, a SIM card that enables internet access and phone calls is an absolute necessity, right? Today, I would like to recommend a service that any student studying in Korea would be familiar with, “Chingu mobile” (친구통신). Not only is their internet speed fast, but their prices…