Most people will likely have first heard of Gangnam through the popular song ‘Gangnam Style.’ Released back in 2012 by K-Pop icon Psy, the song was a love letter to the distinctive and iconic district in South Korea. Gangnam has always been known as the fashion hot spot of South Korea. Where the rich and fashionable congregate.

The song was a smash hit. And it did lead to a massive boost in tourism for Gangnam and South Korea. But the song only touched on one aspect of what makes Gangnam so unique. The district has so much to offer beyond its fashion and opulence. Not that those aspects of it aren’t huge selling points too.

Whether you’re looking for your next holiday destination. Or just keen to learn more about this unique South Korean district, stick with us as we unpack the myriad wonders Gangnam has to offer.

Gangnam’s Natural Beauty

The image most people have of Gangnam is of an extremely developed and bustling district. Beautiful modern architecture and bustling streets. But Gangnam has a lot of hidden natural beauty too. It is home to some of the most picturesque gardens in all of South Korea.

The Seoul Forest is one of my absolute favorite places to visit while I’m in Gangnam. It has the perfect blend of lucious open spaces, tranquil ponds, cute paths winding through the trees, and plenty of art installations too. It is a truly inspiring place to visit and is not to be missed while you’re here.

Bongeun-sa Temple is one of the most beautiful historical landmarks in Gangnam. Not only is it an architectural marvel but it is surrounded by breathtaking gardens. The sense of calm and tranquility one feels while here is surprising given that it is nestled so close to the busy streets of Gangnam.

Karaoke

No where does karaoke quite like South Korea. And in South Korea, Gangnam is the undisputed king of karaoke. You will find the most eclectic mix of karaoke options here. So much so that you might find it hard to choose which ones to try out.

There are two different types of karaoke rooms available to you in Gangnam. The first is the traditional karaoke bar. This is the type you are likely most familiar with. The karaoke is open to everyone in the bar. With guests taking turns performing. These spaces are very social and lively. And are a great way to really throw yourself into Gangnam’s social scene.

The second type is the private karaoke rooms. These are ideal for those looking for a more intimate social experience. Karaoke is such a huge part of South Korean culture. Which means a lot of these private karaoke rooms are fitted with a huge range of amenities. Private bars. Bottle service. A comprehensive food menu. Some even come fitted with massage chairs!

Massage Parlors

South Korea is filled to the brim with a huge array of massage parlors. Each offering a myriad of amazing treatments guaranteed to help you relax. One thing you will see offered frequently at Gangnam massage parlors are fish pedicures. This is a massage where your feet are nibbled at by a group of small fish. The fish eat off the dead skin. Leaving your feet refreshed and healthier.

Hot stone massages are another popular option in Gangnam. These relaxing sessions will leave your whole body feeling like it has been wrapped in a warm blanket of pure relaxation. The massage is performed using a series of heated river stones that are then placed on key areas on your back. The masseuse will also incorporate elements of a Swedish massage as well.

Gangnam-Daero

No trip to Gangnam would be complete without a trip to the primary shopping area of the district. Gangnam-Daero has everything you could ever need right at hand. You will find all the big name brands from across the globe. As well as some brands unique only to South Korea.

There is also a plethora of restaurants and food kiosks to choose from here as well. Serving up a mixture of traditional South Korean cuisine and delicious light bites. Whatever your tastes, there is something for you!

The word ‘best social scenes’ portrays images of beautiful cities, active nightlife, special local traditions, and endlessly fun things to do. If you appreciate night dancing, going out for meals, or just spending time at cafes, the social life of some countries is quite beyond description.

Let’s examine the countries with the best social lives and see why they rank so high. We will focus on popular areas like the South Korean district of Gangnam and other countries that attract much attention thanks to their actively developing social lives.

South Korea: The Beauty of Gangnam and Beyond

The first place that comes to mind when mentioning South Korea’s nightlife scene is Gangnam District. Gangnam nightclubs are amongst the most popular and best in Seoul. Octagon, Arena, and Gangnam1st.com are known for hosting some of the best DJs in the world. Their modern design and intense atmosphere are equally awesome.

These clubs are admired and loved by South Korea’s elite, foreign tourists, and businessmen who wish to taste the best of South Korean nightlife. You can spend an awesome night traversing luxurious bars, karaoke rooms, and posh lounges.

On the other side of the city, Hongdae presents a completely distinct social environment. The nightlife in Hongdae is not as wild as that of Gangnam, but there are numerous affordable bars, dance clubs, and live music venues, most of which feature young Korean artists. If you want to go out for dinner and then dance in an atmosphere that is more relaxed and energetic than Gangnam, go to Hongdae.

Spain: The Endless Fiesta

Spain has a fiesta culture associated with its enabling environment for fun and socialization. During the day, cafes and bars by the shore offer salads, tapas, and cocktails with sea views, particularly the Mediterranean Sea. As the sun sets in the evening, it turns out to be one of the most party-active cities in Europe for business people, tourists, and inhabitants.

Whether you are sitting in the four-star hotel Eclipse Bar indulging in some exquisite Cocktails or dancing with the locals at one of the most famous Barcelona Beach clubs, the city is full of surprises for every individual interested in both small and big nightlife adventures.

In Madrid, people go out late in the evening and return home early in the morning. It is normal for people to have dinner at 10 p.m. and then go to bars and clubs that are crowded after midnight. Another attraction is concerts, bands, and live musical performances.

Brazil: A Joy of Life

Rio de Janeiro’s nightlife is very lively regardless of the Carnival season. In the bars and clubs around the city, particularly in beach areas, people are entertained with live bands, cocktails, and an eye view of Copacabana and Ipanema Beach.

Salvador is in the northeastern region of Brazil. It has a rich Afro-Brazilian heritage and is famous for its music. Social life revolves around the changing beat of samba reggae, exhilarating capoeira dance shows, and electrifying drum troupes.

The United States: Diverse and Dynamic

There is always something to do in the United States, depending on the city you choose to visit. However, New York City could arguably be considered the most popular city globally, especially because of its upbeat nightlife. There is everything in New York, whether it’s exclusive nightclubs, simple pubs, jazz clubs, or rooftop parties.

If you expect a social scene that is all about out-of-this-world fun, then Las Vegas fits the bill. This city never sleeps and is the best city for nightlife, with the world’s finest nightclubs, casinos, and shows. If you feel like spinning jackpot wheels or dancing the night away in a mega club, Vegas is the palace to be.

Australia: Easy and Fun

Aussies are blessed to live in one of the most relaxed places in the world. That’s why the social scene in Australia is quite casual and lively. Facilities such as bars and cafes alongside Bondi Beach are popular with visitors who love late-evening drinks while watching the sunset.

Sydney has many bars, clubs, and live music after dark, creating a completely different atmosphere. The city enjoys an easy life with an incredible arts culture, and most social events are associated with festivals celebrated outdoors.

Melbourne is another city with a very diverse social life and a touch of the latest trends, including small glam cafes, small secret bars, and artful performances. Melbourne’s nightlife is a little rough around the edges compared to the polish of Sydney.

Keeping on top of your finances throughout your life is often an uphill battle. With the rising cost of living, paired with the uncertain state of the global economy post covid, it is more important than ever before to keep an eye on the longevity of your personal finances.

There are lots of things you can do to look after your finances as you get into your golden years. Some of the more popular methods include investing into your retirement fund throughout your life. Or securing physical assets such as real estate. But one of the lesser known methods is something called an Annuity. But what exactly are Annuities? And how do they work?

The Basics Of Annuities

Annuities aren’t so different from a retirement fund. They are designed to provide you with regular payments over a long period of time. That amount of time could be fixed, or it could be until you or your partner passes away. It is for this reason that they are far more popular amongst older people as they can provide steady payments, alongside retirement payments.

Unlike a retirement fund, annuities are a contract between you and an investment company. This could be an insurance firm or a bank. When you get an annuity you make a lump sum payment, or payments over a certain period of time. This money is then taken and re-invested by the annuity owner. The gains from this investment are then rapid to you in monthly installments.

The Specifics

Now it is possible for someone to withdraw their annuity funds from their account early. But, depending on the amount they wish to withdraw, they may incur fees. This is to discourage people from using annuities like a standard investment system. It is also not advisable for younger people to use annuities unless they have a lot of money, and a guarantee they won’t lose this money over the course of their life.

There are two types of annuities. Immediate and deferred. The main difference between them is when the repayments start. Immediate annuities begin payments after the initial lump sum investment is made. This is ideal for anyone with a significant amount of cash. Deferred payment annuities are when you make your initial investments over a series of monthly payments. Once you have completed these payments then you will start to receive your money from the annuity.

It then goes a step further with fixed or variable annuities. As the name implies, fixed annuities provide you with a fixed amount of money every month. This value does not change depending on how well your investment capital has done. The upside is that you have a secure income every month. The downside is that you might lose out on potentially larger repayments. Variable annuities, on the other hand, provide changing payments based on how well your investment is doing. Meaning you could end up with less money one month, but more the next.

Annuities As A Business

Now investment in an annuity as a client isn’t the only way to make money. There is a reason that banks and insurance firms offer annuities as a service. Because there is a lot of profit to be made from it.

Offering annuities is a great way to secure more investment capital for your own portfolio. Of course, you will have to make regular payments to the annuity owners. But there are a lot of people out there looking to get an annuity. There are also hundreds of services offering exclusive annuity leads for businesses, making it easier than ever before to find people willing to invest with you.

You will have to ensure you are making smart investments to ensure you can make good on the repayments you are contractually obliged to make. To that end you will most likely want to invest in safer things such as banks and larger companies.

Investing Safely

An annuity, like any investment, should only be made with all the facts at your disposal. It is vital you do all the necessary research before you get an annuity. And it is important to never put yourself at financial risk just to secure one. If you can’t afford the annuity payments, it might not be for you.

Many of us grew up hearing the stories of the great fictional detectives. Sherlock Holmes. Poirot. Lupin. There is something about unraveling a murder mystery that is just so compelling. It is no wonder that detective fiction is still one of the most popular genres out there.

But sometimes reading these stories isn’t enough. We often want to experience them! To have the chance to be part of one of these larger than life mysteries. Which is where a murder mystery dinner party comes into play! These nights are the perfect way to safely live out your detective fantasies while also hosting an amazing night of fun and suspense for your friends.

San Francisco is a city known for its party culture. So you will want to go all out when hosting a murder mystery dinner party here. These parties do take a lot more work than a regular dinner party. But it is well worth the effort. So stick with us as we explain to you how to host the perfect murder mystery evening!

Decide On A Theme

The best murder mysteries are ones that are rich in atmosphere. So the first step in planning your evening is deciding on a theme. Where will your murder mystery take place? Will it be in a casino on the Vegas strip? Or perhaps in a 50’s speakeasy? Maybe you will travel further back in time to the Victorian era.

You will want to pick a theme that offers easy costume opportunities for your guests. The 50’s is a solid era to pick as there are plenty of amazing costumes out there for your guests to choose from. You will then want to secure thematic decorations for your chosen theme. Maybe rent out a roulette table if you’ve gone for a casino theme. Or host the party by candle light if you have selected a Victorian theme.

Characters And Costumes

The next step is crafting the characters. Each of your guests will adopt a new persona for the evening. A player on the stage of your murder mystery. You want to make these characters larger than life. Each with their own motivations, backstories, desires, and quirks. You want to give your guests something to really dig their teeth into. Try to avoid making any two characters too similar. Each of your guests will want to feel that their character is unique.

If you really want to make the characters stand out you should consider providing the costumes yourself. This will allow you to have a greater level of control over the characters while also taking a lot of the pressure off your guests.

Charity shops or thrift shops are often the best place to source good costumes for a murder mystery evening. I highly recommend taking all the costumes you find to a company like We Wash24, one of SF’s best wash and fold laundry companies, to ensure they are properly clean and ready for your guests.

Craft A Narrative

The easiest way to plan a murder mystery is to work backwards. Imagine the case has already been solved. Which one of your characters is the killer? From that point you will need to work backwards to craft the mystery. What was their motivation? Greed? Revenge? Love?

Once you know their motivation you need to figure out how they committed the crime. Perhaps they poisoned the victim’s drink. Or maybe they stabbed them when the lights went out. After that you will need to think of a series of clues that can be revealed throughout the evening. This will include both physical clues and spoken ones.

Create Information Cards

Each of your guests will need to have a series of information cards. These will tell them everything about their characters along with a series of clues and tidbits of information for them to reveal throughout the night in conversation.

For the killer, whoever they are, you will need to ensure their cards contain all the information regarding the murder and their motivation for committing it. Make sure to give them subtle vocal clues to give out during the evening. You don’t want to make it too obvious that they are the killer. But at the same time you don’t want to make the mystery impossible to solve for the other guests.

Plan Your Menu

You can’t forget that this is also a dinner party at the same time. So you will need to craft a menu that compliments the evening. Try to cook food that is relevant to your chosen theme. I always prefer doing small nibbles as opposed to a sit down dinner. Thematic cocktails are also a great idea for an evening such as this. If you have selected a 50’s theme you could serve up Tom Collins or Martinis.

Over the past ten years, social media has provided the population with unlimited content and a new generation of influencers. Many of them have been outstanding with humor, making their followers laugh through the screens and making the days brighter.

These personalities have taken comedy to another level and have a significant following on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. Here, we present the best and the most hilarious influencers of the decade. We will highlight how they brought joy to people’s lives and why they deserve the top seat.

Lilly Singh

Lilly Singh, also known as Superwoman, is a YouTuber, stand-up comedian, and actress from Canada who is famous for her comedy videos. She began her journey on YouTube in 2010, and her videos gained a lot of following among viewers. Some of the topics and themes that she covers include cultural aspects of her Indian descent as well as issues that most families and individuals in society face.

Her comedy is energetic. She impersonates different characters, including her own parents, friends, and herself, in various roles. Her facial expressions, accompanied by hilarious punch lines, are both entertaining and quite humorous.

Trevor Wallace

Trevor Wallace is a comedian and social media personality who gained fame through his short comedy clips by receiving thousands of likes, views and shares. Some of his sketches, including Life as a Cactus Jack Employee and When You Order a Water at the Bar, reveal more of his humor and inventiveness. He often collaborates with other comedians and influencers.

His influence and liking can be identified by the number of followers on his social media accounts. According to a working Instagram follower counter tool, most of Trevor’s videos have been drawing millions of viewers on Instagram, followed by other social media platforms. It can also be confirmed using the reliable traffic tracking tool that his audience has been growing and changing rapidly.

Additionally, the counter tracker demographics indicate that due to his humor about everyday life issues and strong character comedy, Trevor also has a huge following among the young generation. Hence, he became famous for his jokes about real-life situations, the Generation Y lifestyle, and memes.

Sarah Cooper

The comedian and author Sarah Cooper rose to fame during the COVID-19 pandemic by lip-syncing on former President Donald Trump. She then used the app to mimic Trump’s speeches and body language and deliver them in a perfectly deadpan manner, which made her go viral on TikTok.

While Sarah lip-synches to some songs, she does not stop there. She makes political and social satire out of it. With these videos, she not only entertains the audience but also gives them a way to cope with and make fun of the instability in their lives. With the help of humor, she successfully addresses her audiences regarding political and leadership issues.

Zach King

Zach King is famous for the short videos that deliberately employ editing tricks to make viewers see and think something is happening, but it is actually an illusion. His technique and creativity in his videos make Zach the funniest in his jokes and pranks. Having fun in every scenario he is in would never be complete without his magical edits on his clips.

Zach also made special videos on Vine before it was closed, as well as on YouTube and Instagram. This proves how knowledgeable he is in creating content for social media platforms, as he was able to narrate a funny and magical story within a few seconds.

Language is no barrier to Zach, making him friends with people from all over the world. His creativity in video edits and telling comedic stories has garnered him millions of followers and various accolades.

Celeste Barber

Celeste Barber is an Australian comedian and actress who is very popular for her recreation of celebrities’ Instagram photos. She mimics stylish and overdramatized influencer posts with their everyday and silly approach, exposing Social Media’s silliness.

Celeste’s humor is very realistic. She tells jokes about the difference between reality and what celebrities make people believe it always looks like. Her parodies are rather appealing to viewers, who easily perceive her energetic, no-nonsense sense of humor regarding social networks.

Khaby Lame

Originally from Senegal and currently residing in Italy, Khaby Lame gained popularity online after beginning his journey during the COVID-19 lockdown through reaction videos he shares. He does not speak in his videos. Khaby’s talent is making simple and realistic answers to rather complicated life hacks using his facial expressions and hand gestures to communicate. Within a year and a half, Khaby had risen to amass a following of millions across several social media platforms.

Brittany Broski (Kombucha Girl)

Brittany Broski suddenly rose to fame with one of her TikTok performances when she was filmed trying kombucha for the first time and made funny faces. This made her famous on the net as the Kombucha Girl.

Brittany turned her 15 minutes of fame into a comedy and social media star. Her account contains content that mostly involves jokes about the internet and daily life. She maintains the same humble and natural disposition even today.

Apart from TikTok, Brittany actively participates in other content creation, such as podcasting and partnerships with other content creators. This makes her an ideal example of someone who can keep reinventing herself and her brand.

In the movie industry, you might seem all glitter in glory, but the reality is that a lot of work goes into making movies and your favorite form of entertainment. From grips to production assistants there are a lot of people working on studio sets every day and while their tasks are somewhat different the experience of working on a movie set is similar for everyone. If you’ve never set foot on a movie set on a studio lot you might be interested to find out what a day working at a movie studio looks like. Let’s jump into it and try to go through a typical day on a movie studio lot.

First and foremost, it’s important to understand that when you work on a movie set, you must be ready for your day. While many people think that actors and people who work in the movie industry have it easy, they can be very long and grueling days. This is why most people who work in the movie industry try to make sure that they get up early and work in the best of conditions considering that some of these can last from 10 to over 12 hours long. When you arrive how long your day is determined by what we call a call sheet. Because she tells everybody what their task is for today in when they should arrive.

So, when people first arrive on set the thing that they need to do is follow the call sheet for their task and usually, this task will be related to preparing for the very first shot that needs to be filmed for the date. This means that by the time the very first person arrives and the last person on the call sheet arrives everything needs to be done and ready for filming to begin. One thing that many people seem to underestimate is how much of the team effort making movies is. While the director is the lead, and the actors are very important nothing happens unless the boom mic operator is on set doing his job and the lighting crew is all set and ready for the scene.

Once everything is ready and set up to begin filming you will see that there is no time where someone isn’t busy. Even though a lot of people might not be doing anything while the cameras rolling everybody is still ready for the next task that comes after the take is chosen and selected as the good one. It’s important to realize that a lot of people who work on sets never do anything without asking since you never know what decision was made by which department. Once the camera turns off everybody on the team starts working towards setting up the next shot sometimes this means moving all the cameras around changing the lighting or simply completely moving from the studio to another set.

Depending on the scale of the movie you’re working on, or the studio budget certain films will benefit from having their own sets stay up all the time but other times you will have to move out things for the day as other teams might be filming at other times in the same location. This means that when it comes to packing up lighting and props for example there is a lot of back and forth between the actual set and the storage units present on the studio lot. Thankfully for many teams, it’s very easy to find what prop in what necessary equipment belongs to what set, thanks to proper inventory keeping and storage facility automation.

Depending on the length of the film and the availability of the actors and the director sometimes filming can go for a few months to almost a year. It’s important to keep in mind that a lot of the reason why the studio work is so scheduled and has so few breaks is because every second you spend on the studio lot costs money to the studio as well as the team making the movie. The faster you can wrap up a shoot the less money it costs to make and the easier it is for studios to make up the budget and eventually make actual profit on the final product.