If you need to send a parcel from Korea to another country, the EMS (Express Mail Service) is a fast and reliable option. EMS is an international postal express service offered by the Korea Post, which provides priority mail delivery to over 200 countries and territories worldwide. In this blog post, I will guide…
When staying in Korea for a certain period or when you don’t feel like going out, you might wonder how to order delivery. But how can you order delivery in Korea? Can hotels or guesthouses assist with that? Are there alternative methods available? For foreigners like yourself living in Korea, it can be challenging if…
South Korea is also the land of cuteness and it’s being proved by the omnipresence of cute stores and shops around the country. Sanrio is a no exception. The Japanese company that designs, licenses, and produces Sanrio products focuses on its best-known characters: Hello Kitty with her friends including My Melody, Kuromi, Keroppi, Bad Badtz-Maru,…
Are you in Korea and looking to switch up your hairstyle, but worried about not being able to communicate with your stylist in Korean? Don’t worry, these 6 salons in Seoul offer easy communication in English! 1. Myeongdong Juno Hair Juno Hair in Myeongdong offers a variety of hair services, and their staff is fluent…
Introduction If you arrive in Seoul before your hotel or Airbnb check-in time, you may wonder where to store your luggage while exploring the city. Fortunately, several options are available to travelers in this situation in Seoul. The two tips and options I will share with you are self-service luggage stores and T-lockers in each…
Seoul is home to the Five Royal Palaces: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, and Gyeonghuigung Palace. Gyeongbokgung Palace Arguably the prettiest and remains the largest of all five palaces. The founder of the Joseon dynasty, Yi Seong-gye, moved the capital to Hanyang (the former name of Seoul) and built Gyeongbokgung, the dynasty’s…
Hey everyone, I’ll be talking to you about the importance of cash in korea. This is a tip for travellers and tourists if it is your first time here in korea. South Korea is a modern country, with exciting culture and food. Credit cards, debit cards, and cash are all accepted without issue in South…
Whether you are traveling or studying in Korea, a SIM card that enables internet access and phone calls is an absolute necessity, right? Today, I would like to recommend a service that any student studying in Korea would be familiar with, “Chingu mobile” (친구통신). Not only is their internet speed fast, but their prices…
Visiting Lotte World! Seoul’s most famous theme park, Lotte World is the perfect spot for entertainment and sightseeing for Koreans and international tourists alike. The theme park is divided into the indoor Lotte World Adventure, and the outdoor lakeside Magic Island, with additional amenities including a shopping mall, folk museum, ice rink, hotel, and more.…
Do you agree that Seoul is not a suitable place for solo dining? Introduction Ten years ago, it was difficult to dine alone in Seoul due to cultural norms and restaurant policies. However, times have changed, and now there are many solo-friendly restaurants in the city. In this article, we will explore popular restaurants in different…