In Korea, the potato is a star on its own. One very average evening after work, I was rummaging through the fridge and cabinets, shuffling aside packets of ramen. Looking…
One of the things Seoul is famous for is beauty. K-Beauty is renowned worldwide for its focus on a youthful appearance, clear skin, and a dewy glow. So it's no…
(Updated 4/30/24) WowPass is a brand new card/service that’s just been introduced in Seoul. It claims that you’ll be able to “pay like a local” and that it will “solve…
Getting a tattoo in Korea - from BTS's favourite artist
Driven by the Seoul winter, we went south to spend February in Yeosu city (여수) in Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province). We pictured a warm and sunny south sea, eating Jeolla-do’s…
(Updated 4/30/24) “Seoul is not a beautiful city.” I sometimes feel the need to prepare our out-of-town guests for what they’ll encounter when they first arrive in Seoul. Modern Seoul…
How aiming to research locations for a novel led me to discover the vibrant Seoulshare community. Some people join group activities to have fun and meet new people. I, on…
Renting a car in Korea (Updated 4/30/24) Korea is known for its public transportation infrastructure: buses, trains, and subways are incredibly cheap and convenient and allow you to traverse the…
Ordering Food (and other items) in Korea Living in Korea is all about convenience! You can get just about anything, big or small, delivered to you at home, quickly, and…
Winter in Odaesan National Park looks like lanky Aspen trees with an inviting snow footpath. Persimmons hang to dry for people to enjoy a sweet bite of their sticky flesh.…