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…
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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…
15 Best Coffee Shops in Hannam: Hidden Gems & More!
Check out my guide to the best coffee shops in Hannam, a hip neighborhood in Seoul, South Korea! Hannam is bustling with cute cafes, from the artsy kind, to places…
10 Hipster Bars in Seongsu-dong You Won’t Forget 🎀
As a Korean, I’m so excited to share with you 10 hip bars in Seongsu-dong, the Brooklyn of Seoul! Like Brooklyn, Seongsu-dong used to be an industrial hub, too, and…
16 Best Restaurants in Seongsu-dong (From a Korean!)
Check out my guide to the 15 Best Restaurants in Seongsu-dong, the Brooklyn of Seoul 💕 Seongsu-dong is a historically industrial area known for its leather and shoemaking artisanry. You’ll…