Even if you don’t use the KakaoTalk messaging app, chances are that you’ve seen the adorable Kakao Friends characters before, with the most popular ones being Ryan (the lion, not a bear!!) and Apeach, the absolutely cute & feisty peach. Kakao Friends stores are ALL over Korea, and many of them are often packed with … Continue reading Kakao Friends Hongdae Flagship Store & Ryan Cafe
Having been to Dongdaemun, I figured that it was time for us to also explore the other famous ‘-daemun’ in Seoul: Namdaemun. I’ve heard extensively about this being a really big market in Seoul, and people come here to buy all sorts of things. I wasn’t exactly looking to buy anything, but I always have … Continue reading Namdaemun Market
Most of us know about buying clothes in Korea (think Ewha, Express Bus Terminal etc.), but one item that we never really expected to buy from this country was shoes. I didn’t know about it also, until my friend brought me to one of the shoe shops in Wangsimni and I was mind-blown. It’s not … Continue reading How To: Buying shoes in Korea
Most people would agree with me that buying cosmetics and skincare products in Korea is a no-brainer; in fact, I had friends who bought their first beauty products from Seoul, and have stuck with Korean brands ever since. Shopping for cosmetics in Korea has its perks: not only do you get the widest possible range … Continue reading BUY & TRY: 5 K-Beauty brands to buy in Korea
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