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…
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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 đź’• Seongsu-dong is a historically industrial area known for its leather and shoemaking artisanry. You’ll…
Best Shopping in Seongsu-dong: 19 Best Stores Right Now
As a Korean who grew up in Seoul, I’m stoked to share my guide to the best shopping in Seongsu-dong! Seongsu-dong is a hip neighbourhood that’s become known as the…
20 South Korean Ice Creams to Try in 2024 (From a Korean!)
In this guide, I’ll walk you through the 20 South Korean ice creams that made me a chonky little kid. There’s tons of delicious neighborhood ice cream shops to pick…
15 Cool Coffee Shops in Apgujeong (From a Korean!)
I’m here to share my tips on the 15 coolest coffee shops in Apgujeong! Oh, Apgujeong. My old stomping grounds, where I’d lounge for hours upon hours at coffee shops….
15 Popular South Korean Fruits You Gotta Try (From a Korean!)
Here’s the juicy story behind the tasty South Korean fruits I grew up eating! It’s embarrassing that I’m too scared to peel an apple with a knife (I just bite…
8 Best Bars in Sindang-dong, Seoul (From a Korean!)
Sindang-dong? You mean Hipdang-dong. This foodie haven, fondly referred to as “Hip”dang-dong, is a fantastic place to experience authentic local food and nightlife. During the day, the large market in…
23 Best Coffee Shops in Seongsu-dong, the Brooklyn of Seoul!
As a Korean who grew up in Seoul, I’m super excited to share my honest take on the best coffee shops in Seongsu-dong! Seongsu-dong has been called the Brooklyn of…
25 Cool Things to Do on the Lower East Side, NYC
Inexpensive, sprawling and full of hidden gems, the Lower East Side is my favorite neighborhood to peruse these days in New York City. Yes, the Lower East Side is home…
10 Hip Bars in Hannam You’ll Remember (From a Korean!) – Seoul
There’s places like Gangnam where you go to be seen. But Hannam is somewhere you’ll go for a good time – a place with the best bars, where time flies…









