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Notes from life in Korea.
Personal reflections, discoveries, and stories from an extended stay, beyond the guidebook.
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Making Real Friends in Korea: How to Meet Korean Friends through KakaoTalk, Naver, and Social Media
A worry every foreigner on a long stay in Korea has at some point: "How do I make Korean friends?" This guide covers the social platforms Koreans actually use, from KakaoTalk and Naver Cafe to Instagram and YouTube, and how to find your way into their communities.
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A Complete Guide to Seongsu Yeonmujang-gil: Walking Seoul's Densest Street
Calling Seongsu's Yeonmujang-gil "the Brooklyn of Seoul" no longer does it justice. Korea's design industry, specialty coffee, and traces of a 1960s factory district all sit within a 25-minute walk. This guide covers the way from Seongsu Station, the best times to visit, studios and concept stores, and café culture.
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Haeundae Sand Festival 2026 Complete Guide: The Four Days in May When Busan Shines Brightest
Every May, Haeundae Beach turns into a huge exhibition of sand sculptures. Here is everything travelers need to know before visiting Busan.
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A Night Walk by the Sea in Haeundae and Signiel Busan: Haeundae After Dark, Taken Slowly
In the evening, once the tourists have gone, Haeundae shows a completely different face. From a night walk by the sea to the night view from Signiel Busan, here is how to really savor Haeundae.
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