Annyeonghaseyo!
Hi, I'm Max
I started this site after several years as an English teacher in rural Korea - here you'll find Korean recipes & insights into Korean culture, plus the best things to see, do, and eat in Korea and beyond!
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Korea by Region
127+ Things to Do in Seoul
My ever-growing list of unusual fun & things to do across Seoul, South Korea (by category).
Spring in Korea
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Korea by the Month
- Local's Guide to Visiting Korea in March (+ Itinerary)
- Local's Guide to Visiting Korea in April (+ Itinerary)
- Local's Guide to Visiting Korea in May (+ Itinerary)
- Guide to Visiting Korea in June
- Guide to Visiting in Korea in July (+ Itinerary)
- Local's Guide to Visiting Korea in August (+ Itinerary)
- Local's Guide to Visiting Korea in September (+ Itinerary)
- Local's Guide to Visiting Korea in October (+ Itinerary)
See all Guides to Korea by Month
Ingredient Substitutes & Guides
Complete guides to all sorts of Korean ingredients and substitutes.
Recipes by Type
NEW Recipes
- Daechu or Jujubes: Health Benefits Explained
- All About Korean Strawberry Milk (Easy Recipe Inside)
- What Is Bingsu (Korean Shaved Ice)?
- What Is Korean Fried Chicken? (+ Recipe Inside)
See more Korean Recipes →
Dalgona Matcha
With just 4 ingredients, in less than five minutes you'll have a homemade matcha dalgona, no egg or aquafaba required.
The Latest
- The Heirs [2013] (Spoiler-Free K-Drama Review)
- Why Korean Skincare Is Growing Among Men
- What are Mandu (Korean Dumplings)?
- What Is Ginseng? The Benefits and Uses Explained
- 4 Best Ways From Busan to Seoul (Train, Plane, Car, and Bus)
- What Is Bibimbap? The Famous Korean Rice Bowl
- K-Beauty Tools: LED Masks, Facial Cleansing Devices, and More
- What Is Soondae? Korean Blood Sausage Explained
- The Magic of Jade Rollers and Gua Sha in Korean Skincare
- What are Tteok (Korean Rice Cakes)?
- What Is Chamoe (Yellow Korean Melon)?
- What Is Makgeolli (Korean Rice Wine)?
