Tag: South Korea

Stories from living and traveling in South Korea, including city guides, cafe culture, scenic walks, festivals, and daily life abroad. This tag reflects years of personal experience across Daegu, Seoul, Jeju, and smaller towns, offering insight into culture, food, transportation, and moments that shaped my time there.

DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Stacey Busan Shinsegae Centum City Department Stor

How to Spend a Perfect Day at Shinsegae Centum City Department Store in Busan

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I took my husband somewhere most travelers misunderstand completely. Shinsegae Centum City Department Store in Busan is massive, polished, and strangely calming. We expected shopping fatigue. Instead, we found art, food, quiet spaces, and surprise moments. By the end, neither of us wanted to leave. This place changed how I think about malls and travel indoors.

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DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES 2025 New Years Celebration

Christmas in South Korea– 6 Amazing Places to Celebrate the Holidays

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I didn’t move to South Korea expecting Christmas to feel familiar. It’s a place shaped by Buddhist traditions, a growing Christian community, and many who don’t practice religion at all, yet the country loves lights, music, and big public displays. Over the years, I found that certain cities create a holiday atmosphere that feels bright, comforting, and surprisingly heartfelt—just different enough to make the season interesting and fun.

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DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Stacey, Gyeongju, South Korea, Silla tombs

Walking Through the City of Silla Kings in Gyeongju

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Gyeongju is a city where royal tombs sit in the open, not roped off at the edge of town. You walk past them on your way to coffee. You step inside one of them if you choose. This post breaks down what that feels like in real time—how to walk the Silla tombs without a guide, where Cheonmachong fits into the story, and how the pedestrian streets and cafes function around all of it.

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