As a Korean who grew up in Seoul, I’m excited to share what to do in Seoul for a day. While travel is one of my favorite things to do…
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9 Best Nightlife & Bars in Itaewon – From a Korean! (2025)
As a Korean who grew up in the neighborhood, I’m so excited to share the best bars in Itaewon! From post-Korean War in the 1950s until 2018, the largest American…
My Life Decisions Made No Sense Until I Realized This One Thing
Papers are graded against a rubric, And so are behavioral interviews. But I lacked a life decision-making rubric until I realized what my values were. “What are your values?” Someone…
South Korean Trees | 10 Major Species in Korea’s Forests
This article is all about South Korean trees. We’ll explore 10 tree species native to the Korean peninsula, including their usages and the origins of their Korean names. Before we…
Quarter-Life Crisis or Quarter-Life Awakening?!
It’s been 2 months and 1 week since I left my corporate job to blog full-time. When I turned 26, suddenly everything made sense. They say your brain finishes maturing…
Seoul Itinerary 5 Days Winter | For an Unforgettable Trip
Check out this ultimate Seoul Itinerary 5 Days Winter to plan an unforgettable trip. I’m a Korean who grew up in Seoul for 16 years, and I’m so excited to…
Christmas in Seoul 2025 Guide | 18 Markets, Lights, Food
This post is all about the Christmas in Seoul. Although there’s a lot of Christians in Seoul, Christmas is a pretty commercialized holiday and is less so about family gatherings…
15 Unique Bars in Seoul (Local Guide to Korea’s Nightlife!)
This post is all about unique bars in Seoul. Home to avid drinkers with excellent taste, Seoul’s bar scene is out of this world. In order to stand out and…
Korea in January: 15 Things To Do, Weather & Tips (2025)
Contains affiliate links! Korea in January is the coldest and snowiest month of the year. That also means that it’s the low season, so if you don’t mind the chilliness,…
15 Best Restaurants in Hannam Seoul (Hip, Hidden Gems!)
As a Korean who grew up next to Hannam, I’m super excited to share my guide to the 15 Best Restaurants in Hannam! In this South Korea restaurant guide, we’ll…