Morning Makeup & Breakfast Our final full day together started with a nutritious breakfast followed by me doing my mom’s makeup. I kept it soft and natural with a pink-based look gave her a radiant and youthful glow for the day ahead. If you want a full tutorial, drop a comment and I can makeContinue reading “5 Days in Seoul with My Mom | Day 5”
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5 Days in Seoul with My Mom | Day 4
The day after Christmas, my mom and I set out for a memorable day in Seongsu (The “Brooklyn” of Seoul), a trendy neighborhood in Seoul known for its unique cafes, indie stores, and beauty shops. After a light breakfast, we hopped on the train and made our way across town with a full day planned.Continue reading “5 Days in Seoul with My Mom | Day 4”
5 Days in Seoul with My Mom | Day 3
Christmas in Seoul 2024 This Christmas was about presence over presents. Basically, it was all about spending quality time with each other. Christmas in Korea is quite different than the United States. It is basically what you make of it. Why is it so different and how? Christmas in South Korea presents a unique blendContinue reading “5 Days in Seoul with My Mom | Day 3”
5 Days in Seoul with My Mom | Day 2
Christmas Eve in Korea Hospital Visit and Health Check Christmas Eve started with a hospital visit for a follow-up appointment due to my recent bout with pneumonia and food poisoning. My mom, ever the protective figure, came along and asked the doctor a series of important questions I hadn’t thought to ask. She is aContinue reading “5 Days in Seoul with My Mom | Day 2”
5 Days in Seoul with my Mom | Day 1
From December 23rd to December 28th, my mom came to visit me in Korea for five unforgettable days. This blog series will take you through our journey together, starting with her arrival and our first day. Whether you’re planning to visit Korea or host a loved one, I’ll share some tips and heartfelt moments toContinue reading “5 Days in Seoul with my Mom | Day 1”
Navigating Korean Beauty Standards as a Plus-Size Expat/ Immigrant
Korean beauty standards can be a hot topic, especially when it comes to weight and body size. If you’re considering traveling or relocating to Korea, you might wonder how your body type will be perceived. Spoiler alert: it’s definitely an experience that varies depending on “how fat” you are. But before you pack your bags,Continue reading “Navigating Korean Beauty Standards as a Plus-Size Expat/ Immigrant”
Check Grow Book Café by the Han River | 채그로
Imagine a quiet space where you can study or read a book without feeling cramped or rushed. Imagine that every time you look up, you can see the sprawling Han River and you feel warm and at peace. Would you like to go there? Here’s the thing: most trendy cafes in Korea are very oftenContinue reading “Check Grow Book Café by the Han River | 채그로”
Yangju Nari Park
When the weather starts to cool to the perfect sweater temperature, make a trip out to Yangju Nari Park! Although it’ll take some commitment to commute to the outskirts of Seoul, it is well worth it!
Yongma Land
Did you know that this park is still open to the public even though it was closed in 2011? You won’t find many children there now, but you may find couples taking wedding photos, influencers taking aesthetic photos for their social media accounts, or even k-pop groups (more on this below)!
Melting Pom
Near Hankuk University of Foreign Studies is one of the cutest and pinkest cafes in Seoul! It’s a great place for couples, but friends can enjoy this spot, too! You can sit on the beds, or on the floor. Either way, you ARE going to have a good time!
Melody of Her Seoul 