If you suddenly get sick while you are in Korea, the first thing to know is that you do not need to understand the entire Korean healthcare system before getting help. In a life-threatening emergency, call 119 for an ambulance and emergency medical assistance. If…
Korean apartment hunting can feel surprisingly different from renting in many other countries because the biggest decision is often not simply “How much is the monthly rent?” but rather “How much money do I have to place upfront, how long will it be tied up,…
When I first started looking at the cost of living in Seoul, I quickly realized that the simple question "How much money do I need?" does not have one universal answer. Seoul can feel surprisingly affordable in some areas, especially when it comes to public…
Is Seoul Safe at Night? What Solo Female Travelers Need to Know is one of those questions I would ask before booking a trip, especially if I were traveling alone for the first time. Seoul is a huge, busy capital city, and its nightlife can…
South Korea is widely regarded as a relatively safe destination for international travelers, and most first-time visitors will have an easy and enjoyable trip. Still, being in a new country can create a few situations where travelers are more vulnerable to overcharging, misleading offers, fake…
How to Send Postcards and Packages from Korea Back Home: A Foreigner's Post Office Guide is something I wish I had read before my first trip to a Korean post office. At first, sending a postcard seemed incredibly simple. I assumed I could just write…
Top 5 Pet-Friendly Cafes and Parks in Seoul for Animal Lovers was one of the travel topics I wanted to organize carefully because Seoul is one of those cities where a day with an animal companion can be much more enjoyable when you choose the…
A Foreigner’s Guide to Attending Traditional Festivals in Korea: From Lanterns to Mud is the kind of travel topic I wish I had understood before going to a Korean festival for the first time. When I first imagined a traditional festival in Korea, I pictured…
How to Find English-Speaking Doctors and Pharmacy Services in Seoul is something I wish I had understood properly before needing medical care in Korea. When you are healthy, finding a hospital or pharmacy can seem simple, but once you have a fever, stomach problem, injury,…
The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Korea’s Islands: From Ganghwado to Ulleungdo started for me with a simple question: how can one country have so many islands that feel completely different from one another? After spending time researching and comparing Korea’s coastal destinations, I realized that…
