“You who came from the stars” exhibition at KINTEX in Ilsan

“You who came from the stars” exhibition at KINTEX in Ilsan

“별에서 온 그대” (= you who came from the stars) was THE top drama of 2014, so it’s hardly surprising that after the success of the drama’s own exhibition in Dongdaemun, the exhibits were moved to KINTEX in Ilsan in order to keep the atmosphere…

K-Pop dance classes for foreigners in Myeongdong

What’s the reason for you coming to Korea? I guess a lot of you will answer that you’re here because of K-Pop. Even though I can’t emphasize enough that you should appreciate other aspects of this fantastic country as well, I’m able to relate to why K-Pop…

On dining solo in Korea

[Note: This post is full of food pictures. Don’t read if you’re hungry. You’ve been warned.] When I first came to Korea all by myself in 2013, I was actually worried about having to eat out alone. Why? Because what I’ve read on the Internet…

Hello Kitty Café’s new location in Hongdae

Last week I visited Hello Kitty Café’s new location in Hongdae, and I was surprised to see that the new building was far bigger than the former one. The Hello Kitty Café is THE paradise for every Hello Kitty fan. As soon as you get…

5 things to do for free in Seoul

Don’t we all hate that feeling? A cute t-shirt here, a memorable trip to an amusement park there, oh and look at all the yummy food.. And after a while, well, your wallet might feel very light. But don’t worry, I got you covered! Here…

Studio Ghibli Exhibition at I’Park Mall

I guess this week a childhood dream of mine came true. I went to the Studio Ghibli exhibition at I’Park Mall in Yongsan and was amazed by all the detail that was put into this fantastic expo. The exhibition is located on the sixth floor…

How to get into Arirang’s Simply K-Pop

Over the past few years, the Hallyu Wave has pretty much swashed over the whole world and is still continuing to grow, demonstrating the importance of overseas fans in spreading the “K-Pop love”. Arirang TV, a major Korean television channel promoting Korea’s uniqueness all over…

Flea Markets in Seoul – Sold Out Market in Hongdae

Some of you might know Hongdae’s “Free Market”, held every Saturday at Hongik Children’s Park. Well, there’s one big issue: it only opens from March to November. In order to keep the vibe up in winter as well, some creative people came up with the…

Eating Yummy Italian Food at Koo’s Kitchen

Ah, there are so many cute little restaurants and shops all over Korea… Despite the huge competition from well-known chain-brands, mom and pop stores still seem to be very popular here ^^. In this post, I’ll write about a pizzeria you’ll definitely fall in love…

My Journey starts here – BOA Guesthouse

After staying here in July 2013, choosing BOA Guesthouse as the place to stay before getting my own apartment was probably the easiest decision I’ve ever made. Why? Read on and you’ll find out. I’ve stayed in quite a few hostels in South Korea, but…