I’m not one to spend hours in markets and shopping centers to buy souvenirs, as I travel with minimal luggage and on a budget. I do find it nice, however, to occasionally purchase an item that will remind me of my trips or find something nice for friends and family at home. Sometimes, it can …
Month: August 2012
As promised, I’ve continued the search for Seoul’s best themed cafes. I am happy to report that my most recent finds include a diverse mix of polar bears, bananas, puppies, and cupcakes that will make you scream… with delight. So, without further ado, I give you Coffee with Character, Part Three. Banana Tree (Sinsa-dong, see …
For a full, updated walking tour of Heyri, check out Seoul Searching’s three-part Seoul Walks: Enchanting Heyri Art Village series. Less than an hour’s drive north of Seoul sits an enchanting community of artists. Envisioned and created by a well known book publisher, Heyri Art Village is now home to over 370 painters, potters, photographers, …
There’s nothing I love more than spending a lazy Sunday afternoon exploring the neighborhoods of Seoul. It seems that no matter how many times I visit an area, I’m always finding something new, whether it be a park, a boutique, or a street food vendor. So, in hopes of sharing my discoveries with other curious …
Korea wasn’t always an incredibly modern, high tech, “bbali, bbali” (“hurry, hurry”) country. In fact, back in the day before it was a nation of Samsung and skyscrapers, its residents preferred a simpler, slower paced lifestyle. I remember when this fact was first brought to my attention last year. I was walking with a Korean …
Busan is South Korea’s second largest city and despite it being only 450 km from Seoul, it couldn’t be more different than the nation’s capital. My mom and I decided to take a trip down south back in May during Buddha’s Birthday, a national holiday here in Korea. We hopped the incredibly comfortable and efficient …
About a week ago, I got a call from a friend of mine offering me a ticket to see Lena Park’s “Parallax” concert at Olympic Hall at Olympic Park in eastern Seoul. I jumped at the chance, not only because I was excited to see my friend perform as her guitarist and vocalist, but also …
Temperatures have reached upwards of 36 degrees (that’s 96 for you Americans) here in Seoul and many people are saying that this is the hottest summer they can remember in Korea. The heat and humidity have made the days quite miserable lately, forcing Seoulites indoors as the parasols and fans just won’t cut it. I’m …
The following post is a piece I wrote for KoreaBites.com and Bridge Magazine. There’s no doubt that La Cuisine Cooking Academy’s Chef Night In is the event of the summer. Already in full swing, the series of dinner parties features international chefs that prepare a hand-selected three course menu all the while sharing stories of …
I love living in a city. I’ve even gotten to the point where I don’t think I’d be able to survive not living in a city. I have to admit, however, that sometimes it’s nice to get away from the neon and concrete, if only for a day. One of the great things about Seoul …