There are hundreds of beautiful temples in South Korea, but three stand out among the rest. Learn what they are and what makes them special.
In Korea, there are a number of things that keep me eagerly waiting for the beautiful season of autumn all year long. Here are five of them
As most of you know, Korea has for a long time held a very special place in my heart and now that I am once again living in America, I am always looking for ways to keep it close to my heart – literally and figuratively. Which is why I was so ecstatic to discover …
A few years back, I quit my job as an English teacher and decided to study Korean full-time as a university student. At the time, I had forgotten what it was like to live without a steady income and it didn’t take me long to realize that my habits of frivolous spending had to come …
If you’re looking to explore Seoul and take Fido along with you, these are the best restaurants, shops, parks and hotels to do it.
It’s no secret that the Korean beauty world is one step ahead of the rest of the world when it comes to the latest and greatest in skincare and makeup. In case you didn’t know, Korean women are the queens of skincare and invest lots of time (and won) into their glowing, youthful skin. If …
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, South Korea has issued a number of mandates to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Among them is a forced quarantine for all inbound travellers (including returning Korean nationals). These people are required to quarantine themselves for 14 days upon their arrival in Korea. While Korean nationals and foreign nationals who …
I’ve always adored makgeolli, but enjoy it even more now that I am back in America, as it is not only delicious but is also associated with so many wonderful memories of my time in Korea. I was so excited when I recently came across Hyesun House, an Austin-based startup that sells DIY makgeolli kits. …
For those of you who have been following Seoul Searching since its inception back in 2009, you may have noticed that I’ve gone a bit quiet over the past year or two. That’s because, after living and working in South Korea for a magical nine years, I decided to pack up my belongings and move …
This is part two of a two-part, two-day itinerary focusing on the best shopping, eats and cafes in Seoul’s Gangnam district. To read part one, featuring Sinsa-dong, please click here. After having a simple breakfast at your Airbnb, hop a bus or hail a taxi to Apgujeong, a short 5-10 minute ride from Garosugil. Although Apgujeong Rodeo Street …