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City guide: Seoul

May 3, 2015October 6, 2016 / in: City guide, Seoul

7 months have flown by, and I am still not completely used to the fact that I actually live in …

An introduction to K-Pop

April 29, 2015January 28, 2016 / in: Music, South Korea

When you move to Korea, you will inevitably be asked the question: “Did you move to Korea because of K-pop/K-drama?” …

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Cherry blossoms in Yeouido Park

April 8, 2015January 7, 2019 / in: Seoul

Happy birthday to me! This Saturday I celebrated my 26th year on this earth, with cake decorating, tequila and loads of new …

A guide to layovers in Seoul

February 19, 2015December 18, 2019 / in: City guide, Seoul

For the past few months I’ve had no less then 5 friends come visit for trips of +/- 20 hours, …

Seoul Metro Challenge: Incheon

February 13, 2015February 14, 2015 / in: Seoul Metro Challenge, South Korea

Back in October I started on a project I dubbed the Seoul Metro Challenge. The ultimate goal: Visit all of …

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A break from the concrete jungle: Baegundae Peak

January 26, 2015December 27, 2019 / in: Hiking, South Korea

“Getting to the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory.” ― Ed Viesturs, No Shortcuts to the Top. Last week …

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Art walk in Ihwa Mural Village

January 25, 2015January 7, 2019 / in: Seoul, South Korea

After a week long pyjama party involving two of my friends visiting from Norway, and the 3 of us huddling …

Seoul in pictures: Pikachu, palaces and pretty coffee shops

December 18, 2014April 14, 2015 / in: Seoul

  Good morning, Internet! I am currently packing, listening to Christmas music and getting ready for a short trip to …

5 things I’ve learnt from watching Korean dramas

December 8, 2014April 14, 2015 / in: South Korea, Tv & Movies

Like a large percentage of Koreans (and Asians, and a growing number of Westerners and Latinos), I too watch Korean …

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