Month: June 2017

How to Get SHEETFACED with Korean Sheet Masks

As a model and pageant queen veteran, Sarah Oh really knows her stuff when it comes to the best beauty products out there, especially all those highly coveted K-beauty items. She is quite active on her beauty blog, Oh My Gloss!, where she shares her expert beauty tips and tricks, as well as her favorite products.  And, …

What to Eat, See and Do in Buamdong

Nestled between Inwang and Bugak mountains, Buamdong is a peaceful backwater neighborhood located in the center of Seoul, shielded by nature from the neon and concrete that drench the remainder of the metropolis. Boasting only a single bus stop, Buamdong is not the most convenient place to visit. It’s this very remoteness, however, that has …

Muuido Island: Sea and Sand for the Weary Waegookin

To take advantage of the oh-so-wonderful but way-too-short bout of beautiful weather, a couple friends and I recently planned a weekend camping trip to Muuido, a small island located near Incheon International Airport. The Korean peninsula’s western coast often takes a lot of flak for its less than impressive beaches and lackluster views. As we …

Busan Shark Dive: Up Close and Personal with Jaws

When I was a young gal, I had an ungodly fear of sharks. Perhaps it was the animatronics at the Jaws ride at Universal Studios, or the threat constantly reiterated by the warning signs on the beaches of Destin, a beachside town in Florida where my family and I spent our summer vacations. So, it …