The Best Luxury Spa in Seoul | Review of Ohui Whoo Spa was updated in March 2025. South Koreans are the most innovative in the beauty industry. They’re revolutionary when it comes to quality skin care at competitive prices. If you’re wondering how the Kpop and Kdrama stars look #flawless every day, now you know. […] Read more... The post Best Luxury Spa in Seoul | Review of Ohui Whoo Spa 2025 appeared first on Gina Bear's Blog ..read more

This Complete Relocation Guide on Moving to South Korea has been updated as of February 2025.  Moving to a new country is an exciting and sometimes scary chapter in your life. I promise you’re in good hands because this post is a knowledge dump of everything I know about living in South Korea.  I worked as […] Read more... The post Moving To South Korea? Everything To Know About Life Abroad appeared first on Gina Bear's Blog ..read more

Many of my thoughts, observations, and experiences have changed since this post was first written in 2019. I left Korea in 2021, and have traveled extensively throughout the United States. Therefore, this is an updated version of what it’s like living in South Korea as an American expat woman. If you’re just finding this post […] Read more... The post What’s it Like Living in South Korea? appeared first on Gina Bear's Blog ..read more

Back in 2018 when I first adopted my rescue Pomeranian Honey, there weren’t many dog friendly places in Seoul. Now, there are more pet owners who want to bring their beloved pets with them so there’s a lot more dog-friendly places in Seoul.  Honey is not just my beloved pet… She is my best friend, trained […] Read more... The post Dog-Friendly Places in Seoul | Pet Friendly Cafes & More appeared first on Gina Bear's Blog ..read more

As a foreigner, one of the scariest things for me is going to a hair salon in South Korea… Which is why there’s only one hair stylist in Hongdae I will ever let touch my hair—and that would be Dean. He runs he popular salon, The Days Dean which is is a foreigner-friendly hair salon […] Read more... The post The Days Hair Salon in Hongdae appeared first on Gina Bear's Blog ..read more

Every season in Korea brings the best of the Land of The Morning Calm. Summer is festival season and there are so many summer festivals in Korea to go to! If you find yourself in Korea during summer vacation, you’re definitely in for a treat! The summer months are a great time to get outside […] Read more... The post The Ultimate Guide To Summer Festivals in Korea (2024) appeared first on Gina Bear's Blog ..read more

After living in Korea for almost six years, I am your Korea trip expert. This is going to be the most comprehensive 10 Day South Korea Itinerary you’re going to find on the internet. I know what I’m talking about because I’ve personally experienced the Korean language, culture, and society.  The Korean peninsula is one […] Read more... The post The Best 10 Day South Korea Itinerary For First Timers appeared first on Gina Bear's Blog ..read more

I’ve been itching to write this blog post for ages and so my friends I am bringing you the best day trips from Seoul. If you’re tired of the urban jungle that is Korea’s capital city I know the best places to go and get away. There are so many incredible places around the Land […] Read more... The post A Guide On The Best Day Trips From Seoul South Korea (2024) appeared first on Gina Bear's Blog ..read more

Many times, I’ve been asked if I’m part Korean because of how freakishly good I am at finding the most aesthetic cafes and bars in Korea. Now, I don’t gate keep because sharing is caring, so I’m going to share with you the most Instagrammable cafes in Busan South Korea. You’ve come to the right […] Read more... The post Top 35 Most Instagrammable Cafes in Busan South Korea appeared first on Gina Bear's Blog ..read more

When you think Jeju South Korea, I’m sure you think of a small island off the Korean peninsula with beautiful beaches, glittering blue oceans, and a wonderful place to vacation. Did you know there is a group of female divers called the Jeju Haenyeo? The closest description I can give for these women is real-life […] Read more... The post Real Life Mermaids Jeju’s Women Divers the Jeju Haenyeo appeared first on Gina Bear's Blog ..read more