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My guide to beauty shopping in Bangkok: best Thai beauty brands to buy (& where to find them)
If you’re wondering where to shop and which Thai beauty brands are actually worth your money, here’s my tried-and-tested guide.
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Namdaemun Market guide: what to buy, what to eat & tips for first-time visitors
Even if you have nothing in particular to buy or purchase, what better place to observe the locals and see what they buy on the daily, right?
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Ssamzigil: art & craft hub of Insadong
I typically like to arrange for an afternoon trip to Insadong after visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace or Bukchon Hanok Village, followed by lunch at Tosokchon Samgyetang. You can have afternoon tea at one of the traditional teahouses in Insadong, followed by a trip to Ssamzigil! It’s hard to miss Ssamzigil when the open-air mall is always…
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Kakao Friends Hongdae Flagship Store: biggest in Seoul!
Even if you don’t use the KakaoTalk messaging app, chances are that you’ve seen the adorable Kakao Friends characters before. The most popular Kakao Friends characters are undeniably Ryan (the lion, not a bear!!) and Apeach, the absolutely cute & feisty peach. Kakao Friends stores are ALL over Korea, and many locals and tourists who…
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How To: Buy cheaper branded shoes in Korea!
Most of us know about buying clothes in Korea. However, one item that we never really expected to buy from this country was shoes.