So, you want to go to Busan. Excellent choice. It is the Miami of Korea, but with better food, steeper mountains, and cheaper beer. To get there, you need to take the KTX (Korea Train eXpress). It travels 325km across the country in just 2.5 hours. However, buying a ticket isn’t as simple as walking … Read more
New York has rats, and Paris has smells. In contrast, the Seoul Subway has heated seats, 5G Wi-Fi, and arrival music. Consequently, it is arguably the best metro system in the world. However, it is also a massive labyrinth. For instance, if you hop on the wrong train, you might end up in a different … Read more
Traveling to Japan or Europe is easy; you just use Google Maps and Apple Pay. However, traveling to Korea is a different game. If you arrive without preparing your Korea travel essentials, you will be lost in minutes. Why? Because Google Maps doesn’t work well here. Uber is rare. And some buses don’t accept cash … Read more
When you visit a Seoul theme park, do not expect Mickey Mouse ears. The culture here is completely unique. Specifically, at Lotte World, the unofficial dress code is a High School Uniform. Yes, you read that right. As soon as you walk into this famous Seoul theme park, you will see thousands of people wearing … Read more
When I first arrived in Korea, I was scared of anything red. I survived on bread and plain rice. However, now I am a certified foodie who craves spicy soup at 2 AM. Seoul is a delicious maze. Therefore, it is easy to get lost or fall into tourist traps (like expensive lobster tails). To … Read more
If you watch historical K-Dramas, you dream of walking through a grand palace wearing beautiful silk robes. In Seoul, Gyeongbokgung Palace makes that dream a reality. It is the largest and most iconic palace from the Joseon Dynasty. However, it is not just a museum. It is a massive cosplay zone. Specifically, if you wear … Read more
If you are planning a trip to Seoul, Myeongdong is probably number one on your list. It is the chaotic, neon-lit heart of K-Beauty and street food. You will see thousands of tourists, endless cosmetic shops, and a river of food stalls. However, be careful. Myeongdong is also the easiest place to lose all your … Read more
In America, a wedding is a whole-day event with speeches, dancing, and a gift registry. In Korea, a wedding is a high-speed operation. It usually lasts 30 minutes. There is no dancing. And most importantly, do not bring a toaster. You must bring Cash. If you receive a wedding invitation in Seoul, you might be … Read more
While Gangnam is famous for expensive luxury brands, the real fashion treasure actually lies beneath the ground. Specifically, I am talking about the Seoul underground shopping mall system. These places are massive, cheap, and chaotic. However, they are not just shopping centers; they are complicated mazes designed to confuse you. For instance, the famous Goto … Read more
In America, if you like a lipstick color, you just buy it. However, in Korea, buying lipstick is a science experiment. You might have heard of Personal Color Analysis in Korea. Basically, it’s a diagnostic process where an expert drapes hundreds of colored fabrics under your chin to find the colors that make you look … Read more