Do You Need Cash in Korea? A Payment Guide for Travelers If you’re planning a trip to Korea, you may be wondering how much cash you should exchange before you arrive. The short answer is: you probably don’t need to carry…
What Is Daiso in Korea? If you spend even a few days in Korea, there’s a good chance you’ll come across a Daiso. At first, Daiso in Korea might look like a simple discount store filled with inexpensive household goods. But in…
If you’re traveling around Korea, a transportation card is one of those things you’ll probably need sooner than you expect. You might take the subway from your hotel to a tourist attraction, hop on a bus to get somewhere nearby,…
If you’re looking for Korean phrases for ordering food, you don’t need to memorize a long list of expressions before visiting a restaurant in Korea. A few simple phrases can get you through almost the entire meal—from telling the staff…
Korean convenience stores are everywhere, so if you’re traveling in Korea, you’ll probably end up visiting one sooner or later. You might stop by for water or a drink, or walk in late at night looking for cup ramyeon or…
How to Order Coffee in Korean If you’re wondering how to order coffee in Korean, the good news is that you don’t need to memorize a long conversation. These days, many cafes in Korea also use self-order kiosks instead of taking…
Planning to save on accommodation or experience local culture? Learn everything you need to know about sleeping in a Korean jjimjilbang, from etiquette to safety tips.
Let’s explore why Korea’s drugstore chain, Olive Young, has become the center of K-beauty. This is a complete guide to conquering Olive Young for beginners, from store tips to popular products.
If you walk down a street or ride the subway in Korea, you’ll probably see people wearing masks. But they may not be coughing or showing any obvious signs of being sick. It’s easy to assume this is simply a…
Why do Koreans use hair rollers in public? If you take the subway or bus in Korea, you may occasionally see someone with a big hair roller clipped into their bangs, especially teenage girls and women in their 20s. If…