Horse racing in South Korea has an interesting history that dates all the way back to the late 1800s. Going to the races has become a rather popular hobby among Koreans of all ages, and most of the most notable races are held at LetsRun Park Seoul, or Seoul Race Park. Established for the 1988 Summer …
Month: June 2016
I consider travel and vacation to be two very different activities. I usually prefer the former, which involves integrating oneself in the culture, meeting the locals, learning a bit of history and getting off the beaten path. Traveling, to me, means attempting to blend in and wanting to leave as an altered and more educated …
After exploring Hapjeong, one of Seoul’s most popular hipster hangouts, it’s time to move toward Sangsu, one of my personal favorite neighborhoods, thanks to its cool cafes, indie vibes and relative anonymity. As the sun sets and the crowds begin to fill the streets of Hongdae, let your stomach lead the way off the beaten path. …
I wouldn’t call myself a foodie. I don’t use pretentious adjectives to describe lettuce. I don’t pontificate about the ingredients of the barbecue sauce on my pulled pork sandwich, or the perfect picking season for truffles. That being said, I DO appreciate good food and value quality, fresh ingredients. Sometimes to an unhealthy extent (which you …