Welcome to the secret way of getting glass skin in no time ; Do you want to improve your overall skin appearance? Do you often break out and find yourself clueless about how to get rid of your imperfections? It can be quite tricky to navigate through all the dos and don’ts when it comes…
In Western countries, some people believe the zodiac is accurate about people’s personalities, but it is to a relatively small extent as in the USA for instance, it only applies to about 30% of the population. In South Korea however, this type of personality-defining belief has played a great part in locals’ lives for centuries.…
Spring is in full swing right now, but it’s already time to think about summer! Indeed, in South Korea, festivals are in full swing. They are numerous in the country and each one has its own particularity, whether they are musical, cultural, family or aquatics, there is something for everyone. The first festivals start in…
Spring is in full swing right now, but it’s already time to think about summer! Indeed, in South Korea, festivals are in full swing. They are numerous in the country and each one has its own particularity, whether they are musical, cultural, family or aquatics, there is something for everyone. The first festivals start in…
You must have already heard about Jjimjilbang, either in a drama or in travel guides. This sauna is very popular in South Korea, where you can also spend the night for a few cents. But do you really know what the Jjimjilbang offers? Here is an overview of what you can expect in this Korean…
When traveling to a new country -especially one that’s in a whole other continent- you have to adjust to cultural differences. In South Korea, these differences are numerous and can be challenging, but most of them actually come with a very positive side! Here’s the second part of my list of culture shocks that I…
When traveling to a new country -especially one that’s in a whole other continent- you have to adjust to cultural differences. In South Korea, these differences are numerous and can be challenging, but most of them actually come with a very positive side! Here’s a list of 6 culture shocks that I have experienced as…
You want to go to Korea but you don’t know when to go? Here is an overview of the seasons in South Korea. Winter Cold and dry, winter starts at the end of November and lasts until the beginning of March. It is dominated by flat winds coming from Siberia, loaded with dust. The south…
The origin of the Korean language is still a subject of debate between researchers, but one thing is sure: we know how and why Hangul was invented! Let’s talk about the Korean alphabet! King Sejong’s Hunminjeongeum Up until only a few centuries ago, Korean people used Chinese characters (Hanja) to write and read. Chinese characters…
You are planning to travel to South Korea but you don’t know which accommodation to take? Here is an explanatory list of several types of accommodation that you can find in South Korea. First of all, here is a first list of places if you have a large enough budget. Officetel If you are several…