It can be quite tricky and stressful taking the subway in Seoul for the very first time as a foreigner. Here’s a complete guide to subway taking in Seoul, so you never get lost! Before leaving First, you’ll need to know which line to take. Note that Google Maps doesn’t work well in South Korea,…
South Korea, like many Asian countries, is unfortunately known for its extremely humid summer. Even if the temperature can easily drop under the 0°C bar during winter, don’t be fooled. Monsoon season or 장마 (Jangma) refers to the beginning of summer in South Korea. The term derives from the Chinese characters meaning “long” and “rain”.…
You’ve probably heard about it, especially if you’ve spent some time in South Korea: there are posters everywhere even around Seoul! Busan is competing to host the 2030 World Expo! Let’s talk about it! What’s a World Expo? World Expos are “global gatherings of nations dedicated to finding solutions to pressing challenges of our…
Top 5 BTS places to visit in Seoul! As we all know, the worldwide famous boyband BTS recently celebrated its 10th anniversary! The fellow ARMY that is ourselves decided to provide you with a non-exhaustive top 5 list of BTS-related places to visit during your stay in Seoul. Big Hit Entertainment 1st building Starting strong,…
Last week, I had a little getaway to Jeju island! It was an amazing trip, so I wanted to share it all the while giving out some key information and a few tips. Here’s my Jeju island experience! Flight & Accommodations To go to Jeju, only two options are available: it’s either you take the…
Street food hopping in South Korea! We compile for you the top 10 must-try Korean street food to have during your stay! Tteobeokki 떡볶이 (spicy rice cakes) with Eomuk 어묵 (Korean fish cake) Many might already be familiar with the dish Tteokbokki, especially those interested in Korean culture and K-dramas. These spicy rice cakes are…
Feeling lost? Here’s a guide to the Foreign Registration Card! General information Last week, we went over the process of getting a H-1 visa to go to Korea for a long-term stay. But one thing that’s important to note is that you can’t live in South Korea for over 3 months without issuing a Foreign…
Feeling lost? Here’s a guide to the Korean Working Holiday visa! General information For visitors who want to visit South Korea for more than 90 days, it is possible to apply for a H-1 Visa or Working Holiday visa. This visa allows holders to stay in South Korea for a year. As its name implies,…
South Korea, home to Kdrama, Kpop, and amazing food, is a country with a plethora of activities. Everyone has heard of the city of Seoul with over 25M people, the megalopolis has everything one can possibly imagine. There is for everyone’s taste: hiking in a nearby mountain, visiting centuries-old palaces and temples, going club-hopping, and…
What I love most about Seoul is its proximity to a lot of different sceneries: the sea with Incheon, mountains all around… This proximity’s the reason why hiking is an extremely popular activity in South Korea. Whether they’re a part of hiking clubs or chose to do it on their own, Koreans love hiking and…