Reuniting with Nature

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 […]

Weekend Gateway? Don’t Go Around Seoul, Try Suwon Instead!

By Stefanie Kosim Let’s be honest—sometimes Seoul can feel a bit too familiar. Same cafes, same streets, same hangout spots. If you’ve ever thought, “I need a change of scenery, but I don’t want to go too far,” this one’s for you: a one-day trip to Suwon that’s close, easy, and surprisingly aesthetic. Cool Tips of Getting […]

Discovering the Vibes of Jongno 3-ga: A Hidden Gem for Food Lovers!!

Hello! Welcome back!! If you’re an international student living in Seoul, you’re probably always on the lookout for exciting places to explore, especially when it comes to food. While popular spots like Hongdae or Myeongdong get a lot of attention, Jongno 3-ga (종로3가) is a lesser known neighborhood that deserves to be on your radar!!!! […]

Exploring University Area

Pratibha’s Article The warmth of spring has taken over and slowly the winter is taking its refuge. As the flowers are blooming so do our hearts with this season changing progressively. Helloooo everyone… I am back this semester again with some of the new places I discovered during the time being and worth going to. […]

SEOUL INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS FESTIVAL 2018

Written by Kathy Pham              This article is mainly for those who are attending Hanyang University in the fall semester as this festival only happens once a year during the first week of October!   As you can see from the title, this is a festival revolving around fireworks! It may seem like it is […]

Seoul-lo 7017

On may 20th, Seoul-lo 7017 (서울로 7017) opened to the citizen of Seoul. Seoul-lo 7017 was a project that changes a road for cars to a road for people. The Seoul Station Overpass (서울역 고가도로) was designed in the form that across from the east to the west of Seoul Station and completed in 1970 […]

Riding a Bicycle in Korea: Ttareungyi

You might have seen these white and green bicycles around campus, Wang-simni (왕십리) and Seoul (서울). These bicycles are called Ttareungyi (따릉이) and are public bicycles that anyone can use in Seoul. There are rental places all over Seoul, so you can borrow a bicycle anywhere you want and also return it anywhere you would […]

5 Little Tips on How to Survive Seoul’s Hot Summer Days

We all know that Seoul (서울) will have some blazing hot summer weather, and we don’t want to spend a fortune on air conditioning and ice cream either. Therefore, below are some survive tips on how to make most of the summer heat while having fun!   1. Eat Cold Noodles (냉면) If you don’t […]