One of the biggest food trends to explode in Korea over the past year or two has been chimaek, or chicken and beer. And for obvious reasons. Separately, they’re great, but together… the pair is a match made in culinary heaven. The latest restaurant to feature the dish is Brew 3.15. Located in an up and …
Month: February 2015
Spring is upon us here in Korea and Seoulites could not be more excited, not only for warmer temperatures, terrace coffees and cherry blossoms, but also spring fashion. And while fashion trends are fairly globalized these days, there are a few that make Korea stand apart from the rest this year, which were evident at …
Car insurance. Every driver is required to get it to be able to drive in Korea. And, like in any other country, it’s important to carefully consider the brand and coverage, which is not always easy for non-Korean speaking expats. Fortunately, AXA Direct has just launched an insurance website entirely in English to make the …
Something about the cold weather really puts a damper on my mood. So, what do I do when I’ve got the winter blues? I eat! And while I’ve managed to find comfort in certain Korean foods over the years, nothing really puts a smile on my face like the fatty goodness that is Southern food. …
After struggling with rosacea– a vascular disease that causes intense redness and flushing of the face– for the past few years, I decided to bite the bullet and experiment with laser therapy. After doing a bit of research on the internet (and cringing at some of the photos of the extreme side effects) I figured …
Although there aren’t any statistics to back this up, I assume that Seoul, South Korea has a bigger concentration of cafes than any other city in the world. Which is pretty impressive, considering that coffee was practically unknown until the late Joseon dynasty in the early 1900s. Even then, coffee shops, or dabang as they …
There’s plenty going on this month in Seoul and around the peninsula. Below are the events and exhibits that seem particularly interesting. Check them out!ArtLinda McCartney Retrospective Venue: Daelim Museum, 21, Jahamun-ro 4-gil, Jongno-gu, SeoulHours: Tuesday-Sunday 10AM – 6PM / Saturday 10AM-8PM / Closed Mondays – Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closingAdmission: Adults W5,000 / …