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Dog Treat Toys: How Dogs Get the Food Out

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Compare where food goes, chewing uses and cleaning requirements across five dog treat toys. Choose a KONG product by play style, with owner supervision.

Toys that release food when pushed offer a different kind of play from fixed licking boards.
Choose rubber chew toys by their food-holding grooves and cavities.
Wobbler is top-rack dishwasher safe; Licks requires hand-washing.

5 picks · researched Nov 2, 2026

Solid Perfumes for Pepero Day 2026

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Five solid perfumes to pair with a Pepero Day gift. Compare scents, application, experiences carrying them around, and shopping bag options.

5 picks · researched Oct 28, 2026

Dog harnesses: start with measurements and how they go on

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Measure neck and chest separately, then compare which parts of each harness adjust.

Measure neck and chest separately, then compare which parts of each harness adjust.
See whether your dog accepts an over-the-head design or one with an opening neck buckle.
Check each product's care instructions: some allow a cold gentle cycle, while others specify hand washing.

5 picks · researched Oct 27, 2026

Where to Go This Chuseok, Part 2: From Forests to Harbor Nights

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Gardens, indoor art, tigers, children's activities and a harbor drone show. Check 2026 Chuseok opening dates, free admission and paid options at five places not in our earlier picks.

A day among gardens and greenhouses, an afternoon of exhibitions, a night at the harbor. Five different ways to spend the rest of the holiday.
Sejong and Baekdudaegan national arboretums close on September 25 and offer free admission on September 26 and 27. MMCA Gwacheon offers free admission even on Chuseok day.
At the children's cultural center in Gwangju, check fees and booking requirements for each activity. Nokdong Port's special shows are scheduled for 21:00 on September 25 and 26.

5 picks · researched Sep 25, 2026

October in Korea: Reed Fields or Lantern Lights?

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Explore four destinations for October scenery and events, plus Naejangsan as an alternative that may require a change of dates.

Explore four destinations for October scenery and events, plus Naejangsan as an alternative that may require a change of dates.
Head to Suncheon Bay Wetland for reeds and sunsets, or Jinju for lantern-lit nights during the festival.
Walk through silver grass at Seoul Haneul Park, or choose Jujeongol Valley in Seoraksan for a longer valley walk.
Naejangsan's fall colors may still be incomplete in late October, so leave room to move your trip to November.

5 picks · researched Sep 23, 2026

Where to go over the Chuseok holiday, starting with the places that have something on

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

2026 Chuseok holiday, 24–27 September: five places where holiday programs actually run. National Museum of Korea, Gyeongbokgung, Korean Folk Village, Suwon Hwaseong media art, Andong.

Order follows the overall index, built from search interest (Naver DataLab), cumulative mentions, news in the last 60 days, and fit with holiday programs. Only places with a confirmed holiday program over the break are here.
First, the National Museum of Korea runs free traditional performances at Yeollin Madang on the 24th, 26th and 27th, but closes on Chuseok day. Second, Gyeongbokgung: the four palaces, Jongmyo and the royal tombs are free for all four days, 24 to 27 September.
The Korean Folk Village has the thickest holiday program, from the seongju gosa rite at 11:30 on Chuseok day through to ganggangsullae. Suwon Hwaseong Media Art lights the fortress wall every night from 18:00 to 22:00.
The Andong International Mask Dance Festival runs from the 24th to 4 October, with the opening ceremony at 19:00 on Chuseok day. It is the only one outside the capital region that covers the whole holiday.

5 picks · researched Sep 20, 2026

Korea's hotspots in September 2026: five places with a reason to go this weekend

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Five hotspots for September 2026, ranked on search interest, cumulative mentions, recent news and September events: Jamsil, Gyeongju Hwangnidan-gil, Seongsu-dong, Gwangalli and Myeongdong.

Four indexes decide the order: search interest (Naver DataLab), cumulative mentions, news in the past 60 days, and fit with a September event. Places that only appeared in the news as a name were dropped.
Jamsil takes first place: the Lotte World autumn festival opened on 12 September and its search interest is the highest of the ten candidates. Gyeongju Hwangnidan-gil is second, with the National Heritage Night Tour on 18–20 September and a city reputation index up more than fourfold in a month.
Seongsu-dong has a relay of September pop-ups, Gwangalli a 3,000-drone Chuseok show, and Myeongdong the flagship openings of an era of 10 million foreign visitors.
All five are walkable from a subway station. Weekend crowds are heaviest in Seongsu-dong and at Gwangalli on Saturday night.

5 picks · researched Sep 18, 2026

Lipsticks for women in their 20s, starting with colour that lasts until evening

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Colour that lasts into the evening and shine on the lips are different qualities. Explore matte and glossy lip products through wear reviews, texture and shade options.

Start with your preferred finish, from soft matte to moist shine. Wear reviews can help you decide how the product fits your touch-up routine.
With matte products, weigh reports of lasting colour against dryness. The finish matters when flaky lips are a concern.
With glossy products, read praise for shine alongside reports of colour fading after meals. Lasting shine and staining are different qualities.

5 picks · researched Sep 18, 2026