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Where To Stay In Seoul + Itinerary From A Local

Posted on November 8, 2019 By Max 26 Comments

Seoul has a little something for everyone, whether you're a history buff, a foodie, or a lifelong lover of K-pop. The city is one of the biggest in the world, so when it comes to where to stay in Seoul, it's important to keep in mind what you want to …

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Where To Stay On Jeju + Itinerary From A Local

Posted on September 12, 2019 By Max 72 Comments

Even if you only have a few days to explore Jeju Island, maybe even just a weekend from Seoul or Busan, there's no reason you can't still make the most of it. Since I've been teaching English in South Korea, Jeju has by far become my favorite …

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Busan's coastal cultural village.

Where To Stay In Busan + Itinerary From A Local

Posted on September 10, 2019 By Max 16 Comments

For Koreans, Busan is a popular weekend getaway, especially from Seoul. It's got the beach & ocean vistas, abundant seafood, and the most famous living village in Korea: Gamcheon Culture Village. Planning your Busan itinerary is easier than ever, …

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Jeju Chocolate Guide: Korea’s Most Famous Chocolates

Posted on September 9, 2019 By Max Leave a Comment

To those looking for the best chocolate in South Korea, well, quite frankly I'd send you elsewhere. Seoul's chocolate scene is much more developed than that of Jeju, while Busan chocolate is about on this same level. But for those of you specifically …

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South Korea Itinerary: 2 Weeks Or Less (From A Local)

Posted on September 6, 2019 By Max 16 Comments

I have so many feelings about South Korea. Two weeks in Korea? Try three years. That's how long I've lived here by now, discovering the country's beautiful places and the people who live there. So while I could write a South Korea itinerary centered …

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Interview: Emily Paek, Founder of Public Chocolatory

Posted on July 17, 2019 By Max Leave a Comment

"I think even if the [cacao] beans are all the same, but the makers are different, the outcome is very different."-Emily Paek, Founder of Public ChocolatoryEmily Paek was one of the first craft chocolate makers in Korea, and quite frankly, it's …

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Daytrip From Seoul: Hani Lavender Farm (하늬 라벤더 팜)

Posted on July 14, 2019 By Max 8 Comments

Have you ever wanted to wander through a lavender field in full bloom, and then lamented not being in Europe in the summertime? Enter: Hani Lavender Farm. Welcome to the late springtime flower fields of your dreams, located just south of the DMZ, in …

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Things To Do in Korea: 99 Unique Adventures

Posted on July 3, 2019 By Max Leave a Comment

This inexhaustive list of things to do in Korea, a bucket list if you will, was compiled based on recommendations from friends & fellow bloggers, as well as personal experiences & misadventures. I hope it helps you get ideas of what to do in …

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Chocolate On The Road: South Korea

Posted on June 19, 2019 By Max Leave a Comment

"In those days, suddenly in Korea, the specialty coffee is booming. So, why just only coffee? Because, you know, cocoa is a more interesting item. So for the first time, I introduced bean to bar chocolate to Korea."-Eddie Kim, Co-founder of Bonaterra …

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Korean Chocolate Culture: From Bean to Bar & Beyond

Posted on June 14, 2019 By Max 8 Comments

Korean chocolate is a topic close to my heart, as I've been living in South Korea for the last three years, and watched the local market blossom. However, South Korea is rarely— if ever— associated with great chocolate. It's not that Korean chocolate …

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