Month: April 2012

Tour de Korea

To say that Korea is a beautiful country would be a great understatement. Especially in the countryside, it’s easy to be mystified by the nation’s beautiful landscapes and breathtaking scenery. There are plenty of recreational opportunities for nature lovers and outdoor sportsmen to take advantage of while in Korea. One particular activity that is highly …

K-Supportin’

One of the great things about living in or traveling to Korea in the spring time is the endless number of events that are held throughout the country. With the arrival of cool, sunny weather comes a slew of outdoor performances and fun festivals that allow visitors to more personally experience Korea’s colorful culture. Not …

Not-So-Normal Norms, Part II

It seems that you, too, enjoy learning about all the things that make Korea… different. I had a lot of responses and clicks to my original post, Not-So-Normal Norms, so I’ve decided to make it into a segment. Every so often, I’ll post some things that I’ve observed to be unique about this great country. …

Seoul Food: American Teriyaki in Korea

Fusion restaurants have become quite the culinary trend in Seoul over the past few years. These dining establishments attempt to fuse various components of ethnic cuisines into one. Some have been quite successful in their attempts and have attracted loyal diners of all nationalities. Others have failed miserably, trying too hard to please the local …

Seoul Searching’s Reading List

Since I’ve lived in Seoul, I’ve become a little obsessed with reading books about Korea. I find it really interesting to read about places I visit on a weekly basis or learn of events that have shaped the nation into what it is today. I guess I also feel like the knowledge I gain from …

Vying for the Vote

I love this time of year. No, not spring. Not Easter, either. It’s election time in Korea!! Two hundred ninety-nine new assembly members will be elected this upcoming Wednesday for a four year term. New members will come from one of the many parties established in Korea’s multi-party system. Currently, conservative parties dominate the assembly, …

Eggs and Easter

Spring is finally starting to arrive here in Korea. FINALLY! Today is one of the nicest days I’ve seen since I’ve been back in Seoul, though it’s still a bit chilly by my standards. I’ve enjoyed my morning walking around Shinchon and I’m even contemplating waking up early tomorrow for Easter, so long as the …

All That Jazz

My new apartment isn’t far from Samcheongdong, an adorable neighborhood known for its quaint hanok houses, interesting art galleries, cozy cafes, and elegant restaurants. Also dotted throughout the area are wine bars and live music clubs. So, when my boyfriend suggested this past weekend that we change up date night a bit, I proposed a …