Hidden Hikes in Seoul

Seoul is full of beautiful mountains to hike but if you’re looking for something a little less popular and not as hard as the famous Bukansan check out some of these spots. The first hike is to Mt. Yongmasan (용마산). This hike is about a 2 hour hike down and back and offers an amazing […]

Going to the Movies in Seoul

I love going to the movies! Back in North America I go to movies all the time, so naturally, in coming to Seoul I was dreading not being able to see movies here. But this was a silly thing to fear, because luckily, most movies (unless they are Korean or animated) play in English here. […]

Arriving Early to Seoul: Where and How to Stay, and Why?

Arriving early to Korea seems like a scary situation but it is actually a very great idea. It will help you to get assimilated and help you meet new friends. Most students who go to Hanyang tend to arrive right before the semester begins, however; you can arrive early and explore different parts of Seoul […]

Swinging in Seoul

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I Watched a Play in Korean! [Man from Earth]

I had an opportunity to watch a play “Man from Earth” in Korean this weekend with some close friends in the Hyehwa (혜화) area. My first impression of the theatre was how small it seemed compared to the other theatres I’ve been to in Canada. In the past, I’ve watched a few musicals and plays in […]

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

Guys do you know about the DongDaemun Design Plaza (DDP)? A multicultural center is now the symbol of design Seoul. The building was designed by Zaha Hadid, a world-renowned architect, completed in 2014. The building embraces Korean tradition and the latest trends in architecture and provides knowledge to the citizens through numerous exhibitions and allows […]

Korean Dance Battle

Last weekend I competed in the Battle Korea Lindy Hop Competition at the Big Apple Bar near Bangbae Station (방배역) in Seoul. The competition takes one day with the preliminary competitions taking place in the afternoon and the finals at night. Most of the best dancers in Korea were in attendance including the top dancers from […]

Dress Up in Hanbok

Hello dear readers! Coming to Korea and not getting to experience dressing up in Hanbok would be a shame. I’ve been on the lookout for place where to try it and after some good research found the best one. But before telling you how to get there I am going all the way back to […]