Exam season in Korea can be intense. Whether it’s endless lecture slides, group presentations, or late-night library sessions, your brain often ends up feeling like a sponge, squeezed dry. While studying is important, what many students forget is this: your brain needs time to recover, too. During one particularly overwhelming exam week, I realized something […]
A Trendy Evening in Mangwon-dong: A 5-Stop Itinerary
June 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Yeounsu Koh Mangwon-dong has quickly become one of Seoul’s most beloved hotspots—perfect for a relaxed afternoon that flows into a cozy evening. Starting around 3PM, this five-stop course offers a well-paced mix of coffee, shopping, dinner, dessert, and a peaceful night view. 1. Umum Café The journey begins at Umum Cafe, a small but stylish […]
Reuniting with Nature
June 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
By Pratibha Hello everyone!!! I am back with another place that I discovered. It is not a cafe but a pension, where I spent a day before the exam week detoxifying my brain and heart. If it were not far from Seoul, I might have gone for walks or short visits, but it would have […]
Food that makes you go yum!
June 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
By Pratibha Hello everyone I am back with another place recommendation. This time, it might be the last post until the next semester, and hence I came up with this particular restaurant where you can go after exams to release your stress or treat yourself. Here is the address of the place: [NAVER Map] Saravanaa […]
Hidden Hong Kong in Seoul: No Need Passport, Just A Transportation Card!
June 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
By Stefanie Kosim If you’ve been craving a quick escape from your daily routine but your budget (and finals schedule) says no to international flights, I’ve got just the thing. Tucked away on a hilltop neighborhood near Changsin Station, there’s a little corner of Seoul that feels like a scene straight out of a Hong […]
A Hidden Gem for Donkatsu Lovers: 카츠오모이 홍대점
May 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
A Hidden Gem for Donkatsu Lovers: 카츠오모이 홍대점 When I think about comfort food near Hanyang University, one place that immediately comes to mind is 카츠오모이 홍대점, a cozy little restaurant that serves one of the best donkatsu I’ve ever had. I first went there during my freshman year after a close friend recommended it, […]
A Must-Try Buffet Near Hanyang University: 미미램양꼬치 한양대점
May 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
As an international student at Hanyang University, one of my favorite food spots near campus is 미미램양꼬치 한양대점, a hidden gem that serves all-you-can-eat grilled skewers. I’ve been coming here since my freshman year, back when the buffet was ₩18,000. Now it’s ₩23,800, but considering how much food you get, it still feels like a […]
Simple Self-Care
May 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Written by: Hahyeon(Summer) Kim In Korea, 힐링 (healing) has become more than a trend—it’s a lifestyle. Self-care is all about looking after your well-being by adding small but meaningful habits into your daily routine. Now that midterms are over, it’s the perfect time to slow down and recharge. Here are a few of my favorite […]
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