Life in Korea, Honestly — by HalloKorea

Discover Korea’s most unique accommodations — from traditional Hanok stays to quirky book cafés and temple retreats. A traveler's honest take with tips, stories, and booking hacks.Korean unique accommodations, Hanok stay, temple stay Korea, book café guesthouse, capsule hotel Korea, traditional Korean lodging, Korea travel tipsEver stayed in a 100-year-old house with creaky floorboards, heated s..

Travel in Korea 2025. 7. 13. 23:34

Day 15: Korean Café Culture — Where Coffee Meets Aesthetic, and I Accidentally Stayed 5 HoursDiscover the magic of Korean café culture — from aesthetic interiors and unique drinks to animal cafés and secret alleyway finds. It's more than coffee; it's a lifestyle. I still remember my first “real” Korean café experience. It was supposed to be a 15-minute coffee break. I left five hours later. No k..

Food & Street Eats 2025. 7. 13. 10:49

Experience Seoul like a local with a Han River picnic! From fried chicken deliveries to fairy lights and sunset views, here's your ultimate guide to Korea's chillest outdoor obsession."Wait... you guys just rent tents and eat fried chicken by the river? That’s it?"That was my American friend’s reaction when I first described what we were doing on a random Saturday afternoon. I get it. At first g..

Life in Korea 2025. 7. 12. 15:39

My Blue Ribbon Seoul Food Hunt“Follow one foreigner's hilarious and heartwarming journey through Seoul's Blue Ribbon restaurants—where Michelin flavor meets alleyway adventure.”"How did I end up sweating over a bowl of beef noodles in a Michelin-approved alley shop? Let me tell you."I never planned to become obsessed with food in Seoul. But one quiet Tuesday afternoon, I stumbled on a tiny stic..

Travel in Korea 2025. 7. 12. 07:48

Discover why Korean snacks—sweet, spicy, crunchy, and quirky—are dangerously addictive. My personal snack fails, must-try favorites, and where to find them!Honestly, I thought I had self-control. Korean snacks proved me wrong. Very wrong.When I first arrived in Korea, I confidently thought, "I'll be fine. I'm not really a snack person anyway." Ha. That lasted exactly one convenience-store visit...

Tips & Hacks 2025. 7. 11. 21:47

Ever drooled over Tteokbokki in K-Dramas? Learn how to recreate that spicy, sweet, and soul-warming dish at home with real tips, funny mistakes, and foolproof steps from a Korean cooking class!From Screen to Your Kitchen: A Chef’s Foolproof Recipe & My Honest ‘Oops’ Moments! “Hey, fellow food lovers!” Ever watch a K‑Drama and see someone scoop up that glossy, spicy red rice cake and think, *I wa..

Food & Street Eats 2025. 7. 11. 13:23

Discover the funniest Bibimbap mistakes from real cooking classes—and learn the real secrets to mixing the perfect bowl, Korean style! I still remember the first time I taught Bibimbap in my Korean cooking class. Everyone was excited. The colorful ingredients were laid out like a rainbow: vibrant spinach, marinated mushrooms, golden julienned carrots, bean sprouts, and a perfect sunny-side-up eg..

Food & Street Eats 2025. 7. 11. 05:07

Ever wandered through a Korean traditional market and felt overwhelmed by the chaos, smells, and unfamiliar foods? Here's my honest (and hilarious) experience, plus what to eat and avoid! Spoiler: I got scolded by a grandma for touching a radish the wrong way.You know that feeling when you're on vacation, trying to “live like a local,” and end up standing in front of a pile of dried squid, compl..

Travel in Korea 2025. 7. 10. 21:56