Daily habits and culture only Koreans know
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I just got back from the craziest bungee jumping experience at Everland, literally, I was freaking out the whole time and I'm still lowkey shaking from the adrenaline rush ππ¨, but honestly, it was worth every won because I felt like I was flying through the air like a superhero, no cap!
OMG, you guys, have you ever heard of Sikhye? π€― This ancient Korean drink, made from fermented rice and barley, is lowkey making a comeback and I am literally SO here for it, especially with the summer heat in Seoul, it hits different when I grab a cold Sikhye from the baedal (delivery) app.
OMG, you guys, have you ever tried hotteok, the Korean pancake-like dessert that's basically a sweet, crispy, chewy masterpiece ποΈ? It's a Seoul street food staple that's lowkey addictive, and I'm about to spill all the tea on the best hotteok spots in the city, from Myeong-dong to Hongdae, so grab a snack and let's dive in!
I'm literally obsessed with Myeong-dong's Hotteok Alley, where the sweet and crispy goodness of hotteok (νΈλ‘, hot-tok) fills the air and makes my taste buds do the K-pop dance πΊοΈ, and trust me, no cap, you need to try the hotteok at this alleyway to experience the real Korean after-school snack culture π. From the moment I step into this narrow alley, I'm hit with the intoxicating aroma of sugar and cinnamon, and I'm lowkey convinced that the best hotteok in Seoul is hiding here, waiting to be devoured by a hungry bestie like me π.
I'm obsessed with grabbing a quick and delicious meal at the convenience store, literally, my go-to spot is 7-Eleven or GS25, and I'm about to spill the tea on how I prep the perfect K-convenience store meals to stay full and fabulous in Seoul, no cap. From spicy rice bowls to savory sandwiches, I'll share my fave combos and hacks to make your taste buds do the cha-cha-slide, lowkey, it's about to get real!
I just discovered Toss Eats, the Korean delivery service that's literally changing my late-night ramen game, and I'm obsessed with their variety of delicious ramyeon flavors, from spicy kimchi to rich tonkotsu π. With Toss Eats, I can get my favorite Korean noodle fix delivered right to my doorstep in no time, no cap, it hits different!
You guys, I just discovered the most iconic Korean street food at the night market - bungeo-ppang, which is literally a fish-shaped pastry filled with sweet red bean paste, is giving me LIFE π΄π! I mean, it's a must-try when you visit Seoul, trust me, it hits different on a cold winter night, especially when you can grab a warm bungeo-ppang from a street vendor for like, super cheap - just 1,500 won (that's about 1.20 USD) fr fr!
You guys, I'm literally obsessed with Seoul's secret tea houses, also known as cha spots, where I can sip on a piping hot cup of yakgwa tea π΅ while snuggling up in a cozy hanok (traditional Korean house) and feeling like I'm in a whole different world, fr fr! From the tranquil gardens to the warm atmosphere, these hidden gems are the perfect place to unwind and experience Korea's unique cha culture, no cap!
Are you ready to level up your K-culture game and experience the serenity of a traditional Korean tea house, also known as a μ°¨λ¦Όμ€ (charyim sil, literally "tea room")? From bowing upon arrival to carefully selecting the perfect tea leaves, I'm about to spill all the tea on Korean tea house etiquette, and trust me, it hits different! π΅π
I'm literally so down for Jukkumi Night at the market, where we can indulge in fresh, juicy jukkumi ( Korean-style grilled octopus) and other delicious street foods like tteokbokki and hotteok, and just vibe with the cool Seoul atmosphere π. It's gonna be a night of good food, great company, and lowkey the best memories, bestie - you won't wanna miss it!
I just got back from the most lit trip to Jeju Island with my squad and we spent the most relaxing days at Hallim Park's secret onsen, where we indulged in Sulwhasoo's luxurious self-care products and soaked in the rejuvenating hot springs π. It's literally the perfect getaway from Seoul's crazy city life, and I'm lowkey obsessed with the idea of coming back to this hidden gem for more onsen therapy and Sulwhasoo pampering π§ββοΈ.
Are you ready to beat the Seoul heat with the coolest dessert ever? I'm about to spill the tea on Seoul's top bingsu spots, from classic patbingsu to unique flavors that will make you go "omg, I need this in my life"!