Are Cat Cafes Ethical? What You Should Know Before Visiting A Cat Cafe in Korea
Themed cafes are a common sight in Asia. In Korea and Japan you’ll find cafes with free-roaming cats, dogs, parakeets, racoons, sheep, and even meerkats! Not only are animal cafes available, you’ll also find cafes where you can dress…
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Top 10 Most Iconic Korean Foods You Must Try While in Korea
After living in Korea for two years we’ve narrowed down our list of the best Korean foods you must try when visiting Korea! Isn’t food the best excuse to travel? No? Just us? If you find yourself in Korea…
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It’s Getting Hot Out Here | Week 9 Abroad
The past week was defined by two goals: 1) Stay out of the heat as much as possible, and 2) Decide where to go next. Both were equally difficult. I don’t remember ever hearing much about weather across Asia while…
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The Ultimate List of Things to do in Seoul, Korea
South Korea, a country plagued by war in the 1950’s and near-constant threats of invasion by their communist neighbor to the north, has defied all odds to become a major first-world powerhouse. The capital city of Seoul is a…
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Avoiding the Crowds at Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul
Visting Bukchon Hanok Village is one of the most popular things to do in Seoul, Korea. It’s the best way to see the traditional side of Seoul, but very busy! Read on to know what to expect and how to…
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Let’s Hear it for the Boy | Week 8 Abroad
When life gives you lemons, how will you react? We were pretty nervous before leaving the United States on our extended trip. We were excited for the adventures we knew lay ahead, but nervous about some of the logistics of…
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The Top Food Markets of Seoul, Korea
Heading to Seoul, Korea? You must try street food from the famous markets! But how do you know what to eat at Korea’s food markets? *This post contains affiliate links for products meant to help you research Korea. If…
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Family Fun at the Boryeong Mud Festival
The Boryeong Mud Festival is South Korea’s #1 festival! There you can swim in mud pools, speed down mud slides, play fight over mud pits, and get painted in mud. No wonder it’s the best! *This post contains affiliate…
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A Scary Experience at SeoulLand Amusement Park in Seoul, Korea
Seoul, Korea, is home to 3 distinct amusement parks. For our son’s 6th birthday we chose to take him to SeoulLand based on its reviews as the most family-friendly of the three parks. *This post contains affiliate links meant to…
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19 Things to Know Before Going to Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a huge city with lots of fun things to do and interesting things to see. Hong Kong is an island still technically run by China, but operates pretty independently. Hong Kong has it’s own currency, the Hong…
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