Spend the New Year in a new way! This year, Seollal (설날) is set to happen on February 10th, 2024. In Korea, depending on the day it occurs, the previous and following days of the celebration are usually off (this year: Friday 9th and Monday 12th are off). However, the date changes every year according…
Let go of stereotypes and come visit Korea in winter! One of the first thing you’ll hear about South Korea if you’re planning a trip there would be: “Don’t go in winter, apparently it’s freezing cold and -20°!”. Most of time yes, it’s that cold because there is a peak of cold during the winter…
Hanok Village in Seoul Have you heard about hanok village ? They are famous tourist spots which attract a lot of people every year. But what is a hanok village? Hanok is an architectural term for traditional Korean houses. So it literally means “traditional Korean houses village”, Through these areas you can see cultural places…
Things to do in Seoul for Christmas 2023. It’s time ! Christmas has finally come in Seoul. For the occasion the city is full of amazing decoration and illumination every year and 2023 is no exception. Here are some places you need to add to your Christmas bucket list: places to visit ! Seoul Lantern…
Superstition in Korea Each country has their own superstitions, in France they believe that if you break a mirror you’ll have bad luck. But if you find a horseshoe you’ll bring good luck. In Korea they also have superstitions which can be quite unexpected. In today’s post I will talk about some of them. Dreaming…
Museums for food lovers ! Most Korean museums are in Seoul. There are a lot of types of museums like art, sports but also some about food. Food in Korea is way too unique, they have a lot of specialities like kimchi, tteokbokki, bibimbap, kimbap… Their food is so famous that they have a museum…
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…