Museum Excursions in Seoul: “No More Art”

Seoul is filled with art galleries, museums, and exhibitions all year round that anybody can go to! Insadong, for example, has free galleries everywhere and you can enjoy a variety of different art styles. The major tourist spots also usually have museums that are free and available to foreigners to enjoy the variety of historical […]

How to Survive as a Vegetarian in South Korea

South Korea, where probably 80% of diet consists of meat or seafood, finding vegetarian friendly restaurants is quite a difficult task. If you live in the Hanyang dormitory, or anywhere without a kitchen, then this may just be the guide for you. Below are some tips and tricks to find food at convenient places in […]

The Best Korean Dramas: Part Ⅱ

Following <Korean Best Dramas 1 – Romance & Romantic Comedy>, I am back with part 2, with the latest dramas. This time, I excluded popular, big hits like <You who came from the stars> or <Secret Garden> because almost everybody knows them. As I said in part 1, these dramas are just my recommendations so […]

The Colours of Seoul (part 2)

Photos by Mirela from Bulgaria

The Colours of Seoul (part 1)

Photos by Mirela from Bulgaria

How to get a Prepaid SIM card(with voice and data) in South Korea

Purchasing a sim card as a foreigner in South Korea is probably one of the most confusing processes you’ll ever come across. To make it even more complex, carriers such as Olleh will not accept your application for a pre-paid sim card until three days after you arrive in Seoul (only counting weekdays). Fortunately for […]

Sign up for a mentor, find a friend for life!

Being a foreigner to a new place can be difficult. Don’t get me wrong. What I am trying to say is that it is always good to know somebody you can count on, when travelling, especially if your destination is out of your comfort zone. One of the best things about my coming to Seoul […]

Daiso: the Korean Dollar Store

Welcome to Korea! You have figured out your living accommodations, applied for your Alien Registration Card, signed up for your classes at Hanyang University, and now it’s time to settle in! When you arrive to Korea, you probably didn’t bring all of the things that you need for everyday life here. Well, let me introduce […]