Getting a Tattoo in Seoul
Getting a tattoo in Korea - from BTS's favourite artist
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April 1, 2024
Yeosu: what to see in the South Sea City of Jeollanam-do
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…
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March 31, 2024
Beauty in Seoul (no, not skincare)
(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…
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March 26, 2024
Dasi, run run run
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…
March 5, 2024
Renting a car in Korea: What you need to know
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…
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February 27, 2024
Food Delivery in Korea
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…
February 18, 2024
Woljeongsa Temple and Global Buddhism in Korea
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.…
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February 1, 2024
Yeah… but how much is it?
In my previous blog, I packed my life into a suitcase and ventured to Seoul for an extended period. (read here). So today, I decided to delve deeper into some of the technicalities and the question: Yeah, this is great and all, but… how much is it?
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January 31, 2024
How to Reserve Train Tickets in Korea
(Updated 4/30/24) Most people visiting Korea for the first time spend their time in Seoul. But if you’re lucky enough to have more time, you may want to explore more…
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January 20, 2024
How to take taxis in Seoul for convenient travel
Visiting Korea is a blast, and Korean public transportation is famous for being cheap, convenient, and easy to use. But occasionally you might find that you need to take a…
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January 8, 2024