Daily Life & Local Tips
Follow my daily journey across Korea! From hidden food spots and easy transport guides to honest everyday experiences, here are practical tips to help you enjoy Korea like a true local.
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[PUB] Cool Beer, and crispiy calamai, near yong san station
따뜻한 오후에 시원한 맥주를 마시는 것보다 더 좋은 것 은 없다. Nothing is better than having a cold beer on a warm afternoon. 거품이 올라오는 생맥주 한 잔이 정말 시원해 보인다. A pint of draft beer with bubbles rising looks so refreshing. 테이블 위에는 바삭한 오징어 튀김과 감자튀김이 가득 담긴 접시가 있다. On the table,…
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shrimps and a soju, in gwangju
After a long week, nothing beats relaxing with good food. 긴 한 주가 지나고, 좋은 음식과 함께 쉬는 것보다 더 좋은 것 은 없다. Look at these incredibly fresh raw shrimps neatly arranged on the plate. Look at shrimps. They are arranged. 접시 위에 정갈하게 놓인 이 믿기지 않을 정도로 신선한 생새우들 을 봐라.…
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4 Essential Apps You Must Download Before Flying to Korea (Google Maps Won’t Save You!)
Planning a trip to South Korea? You probably have your flights booked, hotel reserved, and a giant list of K-BBQ spots saved. But here’s a dirty little secret most travel guides forget to tell you: Google Maps is basically useless in Korea. Due to local government mapping laws, Google Maps won’t give you walking directions…
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Wild Korean Convenience Store Food Combos You Need to Try (That Actually Taste Amazing)
If you just landed in Korea, forget fancy restaurants for a secondㅎ_ㅎ. Your first stop should literally be the nearest GS25, CU, or Seven-Eleven down the street. Korean convenience stores aren’t just places to grab a bottle of water—they’re basically 24/7 food labs. Locals have been mixing and matching random items for years to create…
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How to NOT be an NPC on the Seoul Subway (Real Rules fr)
how to NOT be an NPC on the seoul subway 💀🔥 Yo, if u visiting korea and riding the subway, don’t be a clueless tourist lol. It’s super clean and fast, but u gotta know the unspoken vibes so u don’t get judged by Korean ahjussis and ahjummas. Here is the real tea on subway…
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After-Work K-BBQ near Samseong Station: Charcoal Beef Ribs at Pungnyeonjib
After-Work K-BBQ in Gangnam: Garlic Beef Ribs at Pungnyeonjib!! Working near Samseong Station means that when 6 PM rolls around, you’re always just minutes away from incredible food spots. After a pretty hectic day at the office, a few coworkers and I decided to blow off some steam with a classic Korean BBQ night. We…
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A Day at Gocheok Sky Dome After My Exam
On August 21, I went to Gocheok Sky Dome with a few friends. The game that day was between the KIA Tigers and the Kiwoom Heroes. I’m a KIA Tigers fan, so I was really looking forward to watching the game. It had been a while since I had gone to a baseball game. More…
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A Sunday Date in Nowon: Outback Steakhouse Ordering Hacks & Recliner Movie Night
A Perfect Sunday Date in Nowon: Outback Ordering Hacks, Cinema, and Home-Cooked Noodles!! Last Sunday, my girlfriend and I spent a relaxing date day around Nowon Station. Since I had been super busy preparing for an upcoming exam lately, I hadn’t been able to take her out on proper dates as much as I wanted.…
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A Saturday in Nowon, Seoul: Local Chicken & Beer, Sundubu, and Neighborhood Vibes
Saturday in Seoul: Morning Run, Local Chimaek, and Exploring Nowon!! Yesterday was Saturday. I stuck to my morning routine and headed to the gym, logging an 8km run and burning around 700kcal. Nothing feels quite as good as starting the weekend with a solid workout! 1. A Hidden Gem Local Pub: Royal Chicken Hof! In…
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Korean Housewarming Culture: Hosting Friends with Jeolla-Style Dishes & Outdoor Drinks
Moving, Hosting a Housewarming Party, and Deep Late-Night Thoughts 1. Moving After 5 Years in Seoul!! Back in 2021, I moved up to Seoul from the southern countryside. Five whole years have flown by since then. Five years can feel like a long time, but looking back, it went by in the blink of an…