Spring is right around the corner and that means one thing in particular: Cherry blossoms in Korea! These stunningly beautiful, almost magical, trees let even the most cold-hearted person become a true romantic. But beware that they usually only bloom for a very short period of time. That’s why it’s absolutely crucial to plan your cherry […] Read more…
I was invited to join a “hidden gem” tour in Incheon with the travel/tour platform Playplanet recently. During our day-long trip, we discovered from unknown sites and attractions with fellow Seoul tourists, bloggers and expat to help promote the city and the travel platform. Here’s which hidden gems you should visit when in Incheon: Exploring […] Read more…
While most travelers coming to South Korea stick to the major cities of Seoul there is so much more to see when you venture outside the city borders. In fact, Korea’s capital only makes up around 0.6% of the country’s territory. Particularly North Jeolla Province is one of the most interesting to visit as it offers […] Read more…
Teaching English abroad is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences in the lives of many million people. With the right qualifications and mindset, the world can truly be your oyster when it comes to teaching English as a foreign language. Due to globalization and English being the most used language for international business […] Read more…
Gangnam is one of the hippest neighborhoods in Seoul and also one of the most expensive ones. The area is home to entertainment companies such as SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, Cube Entertainment and the rich and famous of Seoul. Besides all the glitter and glamour, you can spend a wonderful day there exploring beautiful temples […] Read more…
Even though Korea is a popular destination for teaching English, it seems like it’s not quite a major tourist destination from people all over the world yet. South Korea is still a hidden gem, that, nevertheless, should be on every traveller’s bucket list! To encourage more people to come and explore Korea, fellow travel and […] Read more…
What I love about Seoul is that the city never stops changing and you can always find new things to see, do and eat! If you’re looking for some quirky places to grab a sweet treat, Seoul is definitely the place to do so! I’ve been to a couple of fun Seoul desserts you surely don’t […] Read more…
It’s really crazy looking back on this incredible blogging journey. Back in 2013, when I had just come back from living in Guangzhou for a 6-month internship, I did something that would forever change my life. I started writing about my experience living in China. Never could I have imagined this blog would become what […] Read more…
Exactly one year ago, I moved to South Korea and one of the country’s biggest holidays was right around the corner: Buddha’s Birthday! I was lucky to celebrate with Jeongsu and his family and we had a blast. This year, we went to the temples again and hiked around Songnisan in Chungcheongbukdo! However, no matter […] Read more…
Can you believe I’ve already been 1 year in Korea? I certainly cannot! Time truly flies and I am looking back on all the great things that happened during this one amazing year! In this post, I put together a collection of all the awesome moments I got to experience living in South Korea for […] Read more…
Are you looking for the perfect day trip out and about? Are you into hiking but also love checking out historical sites at the same time? Do you love to try local foods and drinks? Then Mungyeong Saejae Mountain Pass is the place for you! This pass is the only part of the old road between Seoul […] Read more…
South Korea is famous for its vast variety of hip theme cafes. Especially the capital of Seoul has been luring visitors in with its almost bizarre choice of themed coffee houses ranging from cafes where you can dress up as a princess, drink and eat everything shaped like Hello Kitty, or even enter the wizardly […] Read more…
The cherry blossom season is in full bloom and the trees are ready to shine like the stars around the Asian continent. Spring marks the start of warm fuzzy feelings within when the weather gets warmer and people are leaving their wintery nests and venture out and explore. Social media is currently exploding with breathtaking […] Read more…
Spring has finally arrived and the whole country of South Korea seems to be undergoing a transformation! Everywhere in the country you can see an ocean of white cherry blossoms, however the most spectacular place to see them must be the city of Jinhae on the southern tip of the Peninsula! Each year the town […] Read more…
It’s the beginning of spring in South Korea, which also means that many people get a nasty cold – including me! As I am writing this, my nose and ears are completely congested and my throat is glazed in mucus. However, the Koreans have a secret weapon against this nasty cold virus: Korean ginseng! This […] Read more…
To be honest, I didn’t know a lot about Korea before I met Jeongsu. Even after that, I couldn’t find a lot of information on what to see and do in Korea. However, now I am sure it’s one of the coolest countries in the world. Are you thinking about traveling South Korea but aren’t […] Read more…
Over the past years, one of the best memories I got from traveling have been those when I got to experience traditional wear in different countries. I have dressed up in different Chinese clothing, wore a hanbok in Korea and a kimono in Japan! I absolutely love trying out different traditional wear and it also […] Read more…
Jeonju is one of my favorite places in South Korea. It’s a wonderful city with a huge traditional hanok village where you can experience Korean traditions to the fullest. The town doesn’t only attract thousands of visitors due to the beautiful architecture or historical value but a big portion of the tourists, both local and […] Read more…
I’ve always been fascinated by and interested in North Korea. Maybe it’s because of the similar history that Germany shares with the separated Koreas. I’ve watched many amazing speeches from people who made it out of the north (list at the end of the post) and therefore, I absolutely had to visit the border and […] Read more…
On Saturday, March 5th, 2016, one of my biggest dreams finally came true: I saw BIG BANG live in concert! I attended the second day of their three-day final concert marathon in Seoul to end their World Tour “Made”, which started end of April of last year. Ever since they came out with their new […] Read more…