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[Snack Attack - Korea] Dwaeji Bar Ice Cream Bar (돼지바)

This was one of my favorite ice cream bars when I came on exchange 8 years ago! The dwaeji bar (돼지바).

[K-Beauty] Labiotte Marryeco Neck Patch with Geranium

My mom and I received this as an extra with our Labiotte haul a few weeks ago.

[K-Beauty] Etude House AC Clean Up (Acne Care)

I received Etude House's AC Clean Up samples with a purchase I made.

[Seoul - Myeongdong] Missha Myeongdong Flagship Store (미샤 명동1호점) Grand Renewal Opening!

Today's post is about the Missha Myeongdong store's grand renewal!

[K-beauty] Aritaum Apricot Seed Peel Off Mask

I have been using the  Aritaum Apricot Seed Peel Off Mask  for a few months now (hence the product on the outside of the cap) and thought I'd share my opinions now.

[Costco Korea] Iope Air Natural Glow Cushion Set (includes: compact, 2 refills, and 3 additional puffs)

Attention Costco Korea members (or friends of members)! You can get this giant set of Iope Natural Glow Air Cushion products for only 48,000 KRW!

Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics - Ticket Lottery How-To!

As you know the Winter Olympics are coming to Korea in 2018! T-355 days until the Opening Ceremonies for the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics Tickets I am going to go through some steps here help you get in the ticket lottery!

Social Media Updates: Facebook and Instagram

I have been searching for a hobby for a couple years now and I guess this blog is kind of it! I know it's not going to be one of those really really popular blogs, but it is a good stress relief for me! I recently set up a Facebook page for the blog, please like the blog if you so choose! (Please choose to like the blog: http://www.facebook.com/eatstretchexplore The Instagram has been going for a while, but if you haven't followed me on Instagram yet, please do so! I update with new post information and also remind myself (and followers) of some of my favorite posts in the past! Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/eatstretchexplore/ Follow me!   Instagram  |  Facebook  | Affiliates:  Trazy - Korean Travel Deals  |  Amazon  |  YesStyle - Asian Fashion and Beauty *FTC Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links which means, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through the links provided and make

[Korea] Korea Travel Expo 2017 (2017 내나라 여행박람회)

I should have let you know about this when I signed up a couple of weeks ago! Foreigner Tickets  - I am not sure if the sign-up window is closed yet. The last day is TOMORROW, 19 February! However, you can buy tickets at the door! It's on the third floor of Coex Exhibition Center in halls C and D1.

[Seoul - Hongdae] Ryan Cafe and Kakao Friends Store

After we went to the Kakao Friends Concept Museum , we went to the Kakao Friends Store and then later to the Ryan Cafe for a quick coffee break. Korea Itinerary: One week in Korea

[Seoul - Hongdae] Kakao Friends Concept Museum Seoul + Store

I am going to tell you about the Kakao Friends Concept Museum in Hongdae!

[Seoul - Samcheongdong] Cafe Bora 카페보라 - Purple Sweet Potato Ice Cream and Peanut Ice Cream

My parents and I revisited Cafe Bora this year during their trip for a quick snack before going to MMCA.

[Seoul - Myeongdong] BurgerB - Handmade Burgers and Craft Beer

Burger B is a bit of a chain in Seoul, I have been to the location in Youngdeung-po Times Square Mall, too. It serves up burgers, fries, and beer.

[Seoul - Sadang] Nak Dduk 낙지대학떡볶이꽈 ddukbokki

We found Nakdduk (낙지대학떡볶이꽈) near Sadang station and decided to give it a try.

[Seoul - Sadang] Hong Kong Ban Jeom 홍콩반점 Chinese Food - Fried mandu, sweet and sour pork, jajangmyeon

I've been craving Korean Chinese food for a while now. Had to go to me and my friend's standby restaurant, Hong Kong Ban Jeom for some jjajangmyun, tangsuyuk, and fried mandu.

[Jeju] Beautiful Murals

If you're driving (or walking) around Jeju City, it's hard to miss the beautiful murals that are adorning houses and businesses and even the city walls.

[K-beauty] Clio Kill Black Brush Eyeliner

I found Clio Kill Black Brush Eyeliner a couple years ago and it's now my go-to.

[Snack Attack - Korea] GS25 New Packaging for Snoopy Coffee Milk :)

Just a follow up to the post from 2 weeks ago:  http://eatstretchexplore.blogspot.com/2017/01/gs25-snoopy-coffee-milk.html The packaging has changed, but everything else remains the same. Thoughts? Do you think this one is cuter than the last? Follow me!   Instagram  |  Facebook  | Affiliates:  Trazy - Korean Travel Deals  |  Amazon  |  YesStyle - Asian Fashion and Beauty *FTC Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links which means, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through the links provided and make a purchase.*

[K-Beauty] Best deals on kbeauty (Part 2) Myeongdong Lotte Duty Free Tips (Shared via @youniqbeauty)

I was graciously given permission to re-post this information by @youniqbeauty on Instagram. This post highlights the layout of the LOTTE DUTY FREE Store in Myeongdong! Here is a link to her account, you should definitely follow her account if you're into K-beauty!  https://www.instagram.com/youniqbeauty/ Here's a link to Part 1: Sales and tips for shopping at road shops

[K-beauty] Labiotte Truffle Revital Cream

Today's post is a guest post from my mom. It is a review of the  Truffle Revital Cream from Labiotte  (the company famous for their wine bottle-shaped lip tints and lipsticks).

[K-Beauty] Labiotte Haul (All this for 61,000KRW! Including 2 wine liptints, 2 full size creams, 2 cleansing products, and much more)

Labiotte has been getting a lot of press recently because of its really adorable wine bottle-shaped lip tints and lipsticks. So, I knew I just had to go in to take a look around (sorry, mom).

[Product Review] Kindle Paperwhite

If you're studying abroad or moving abroad, especially to a non-English speaking country, I highly recommend investing in a Kindle Paperwhite.

Korea Itinerary: One week in Korea Itinerary (3 days in Seoul, 4 days in Jeju) - Jeju in Winter Itinerary

Korea for Chinese New Year vacation! (Seolnal) Started off the week in Seoul, because of international flights to Incheon.  Then, mid-week, we went to Jeju.  Finally, we returned to Seoul and did a few more days of sightseeing.

[Kindle] Frederick Douglass Books

Frederick Douglass Books  for free on Kindle! In case you were motivated by the failure Black History Month speech, if you can call it that, to learn more about Frederick Douglass, there are plenty of books written by Frederick Douglass available on Amazon for free. Share it with your friends! (I recently got a Kindle, so I am going to be reading a lot more again!) Follow me!   Instagram  |  Facebook  | Affiliates:  Trazy - Korean Travel Deals  |  Amazon  |  YesStyle - Asian Fashion and Beauty *FTC Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links which means, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through the links provided and make a purchase.*

[K-Beauty] Etude House Play 101 Stick Line - Contour Duo

Today, I wanted to let you know about the Play 101 Stick Contour Duo from Etude House.

[K-Beauty] Innisfree Perfect 9 Repair Eye Cream

A few months ago I was on a search for a really good eye cream. After internet research did not really prove that useful, I decided to just go for this Innisfree Perfect 9 Repair Eye Cream .

[Snack Attack - Korea] DailyTalk Mango Aloe Juice

This Daily Talk Mango/Aloe juice is new. It showed up in convenience stores (GS25 and CU) about two weeks ago. I decided to try it as a breakfast drink, instead of my usual milk, like this  Snoopy coffee milk from GS25 .

[Seoul -Gwanghwamun] Secret Best Photo Spot in Seoul

I discovered this view last year by accident, but on a clear day, it's a really great vantage point of the Gwanghwamun, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and Cheongwadae (Blue House - President's residence) lineup along with Bugaksan Mountain in the background.

[Korea Itinerary] Jeju in Winter for Lunar New Year (3 nights, 4 days)

This picture was taken at Seopjikoji (섭지코지), where there is a great view of Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak (성산일출봉). My family and I went to Jeju during my parents' week-long visit to Korea (full itinerary to follow, including 3 days in Seoul).

[Seoul - Yongsan] Cheiljemyeonso 제일제면소 - Disappointing shabu shabu

The other day my friend and I went to 제일제면소, it's a chain noodle restaurant operated by CJ Company.