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2023 Seoul Hallyu Travel Guide “Person:able Seoul”
When deciding to travel and choosing a destination, the most common next step is gathering information about the place. Travelers search for what kind of city it is, must-see attractions, foods, and shopping items. Thoug
0 0Alum blocks after shaving: useful habit or old-school placebo?
On the Badger & Blade wet-shaving forum, a shaver with sensitive skin said he had avoided alum blocks for years, worried the sting would be too much. He had relied on a styptic roll-on for nicks plus an aftershave balm,
0 0Where did "fair = beautiful" come from? A Thai forum debates it
On Pantip, someone asked a question many Thai readers recognise: today most people seem to prefer fair skin and link it with beauty, so where did that start? Did people in the Ayutthaya era, before much contact with fore
0 0Namdaemun Market
Namdaemun Market is a huge distribution center visited by 500,000 people a day and Korea’s largest traditional market. Having been established as a street market since the mid-Joseon period, Namdaemun Market is as large
0 0Seoul Through the Lens of Hollywood Stars
The second installment of the sci-fi series Dune, Dune: Part Two, recently premiered in Korea and quickly became a major hit. With the film’s release, the Dune cast also came to Korea and drew considerable attention. Tim
0 0Bukchon Hunters Gourmet Outing Playlist
Bukchon is a neighborhood where the atmosphere of old alleys coexists with the individuality of small business owners. Only when you meet the small shops filled with Bukchon’s own craft, tastes, and stories do you see th
0 0Seongsu-dong Food and Photo Spots Guide, Seoul Must-Visit
Seongsu-dong is a favorite for independent travelers in Korea. With hidden eateries, stylish cafes, and distinctive local shops, it is one of the best areas for a Seoul city walk. Here is a one-day Seongsu-dong itinerary
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