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April 30, 2014 1 Comment

Express Bus Terminal Underground Shopping Mall

The Express Bus Terminal Underground Shopping Mall is not at glamorous or well known as other tourist shopping spots in Seoul but if you are after the discount you should try to find The Express Bus Terminal Underground Shopping Mall. Welcome to the world of underground shopping malls: When people tell me they would go shopping in Myeongdong for the affordable prices, I usually throw up my hands in horror: As the most touristy shopping locations in Seoul, prices in Myeongdong have been corrected upwards to match the budgets of Japanese and Chinese tourists. What does not concern the tourists though might turn into a problem if you intend to stay in Seoul for a longer time. Personally I do also hate wasting money when I know where to find the exact same items for a lower price. Surprisingly, The

Written by seansul

April 29, 2014 0 Comments

Jeonju’s Millenium Worth of History

Jeonju, the capital of North Jeolla Prefecture, is a popular weekend getaway for families, couples and singles, old and young, as it is comfortably located about 3 hours from both Seoul and Busan by bus. Most famed for its long history and wide-spread village of traditional Korean houses, the city is also known for outstanding

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April 24, 2014 0 Comments

Cheap eat in Korea: Pizza school

Are you looking for a place to munch your way with a low-cost and a budget-friendly meal? Here might be a good solution for you! Typically I like to consider myself as a healthy eater. However, I cannot hide my love for pizza as a food lover. Who can possibly resist from pizza? Sometimes,

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April 21, 2014 2 Comments

5 Essentials for life in South Korea

So what are the 5 essentials for life in South Korea is becoming a popular destination either for traveling or for studying or just for short-term living. I have lived in Korea for a year for the purpose of study. I got a lot of new experiences living in such a new place. After my

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April 21, 2014 0 Comments

A Reflective Piece: The Sewol Ferry Incident

I must admit, I wasn’t sure that I wanted to write anything about this heartbreaking news on the blog because of how sensitive the topic is. However, I have a special place in my heart for Korea, and I often think of it as a second home. I met so many incredible people while I lived

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April 19, 2014 10 Comments

“It’s Time to Face the Music, K-Pop!”: Raw Talent vs. Manufactured Beauty

Note: This is an opinion piece, and I know some of you may not agree entirely with my point of view. If you have anything to add to the conversation, please feel free to do so in the comments below (just no foul-language or hating on anyone who doesn’t feel the same way that you do). I

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April 19, 2014 0 Comments

A Tremendously Hot ‘Fire’ Tteokbokki in Hongdae

Give me 3 words if I mention this word : TTEOKBOKKI ( 떡볶이 ) ! First one, …. okay, RICE CAKES ! Second, ….. HOT ! Third, ….. EVERYWHERE ! Tteobokki is a Korean snack that you can find everywhere around Korea. Tteokbokki is basically rice cakes mixed with hot sauce made from gochujang (

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April 11, 2014 0 Comments

Jeung-do: Jeolla-do’s Hidden Treasure, A Non-Smoker’s Paradise!

Are you looking for the perfect escape from the stressful, fast-paced life in Seoul? How about spending some time away from the crowded streets, in a place where time stands still! You may not be convinced that such a place exists, but on Jeung-do, an island located in the Sinan region of Jeollanam-do, people truly