Month: October 2016

A Girl’s Guide to Seoul’s University Quarter, Part 1: Edae

Whether browsing shoes in Edae or having a few drinks in Sinchon, the uniquely youthful spirit of this vibrant cluster of university neighborhoods is at once evident. The area’s tiny shops, restaurants and bars are seemingly always open, making it a favorite haunt of Seoul’s college women, attracting throngs of youngsters every day of the …

Min’s Kitchen: Contemporary Korean Cuisine at its Finest

Korean cuisine, like the country itself, is fast evolving. Breaking away from the traditional focus on fermented dishes and pungent spices, contemporary Korean cuisine takes a lighter approach. It uses a variety of Western cooking and plating techniques, and is more delicate with the seasoning to allow the flavor profiles of the incorporated ingredients to …

What to Do, See and Eat at Gangnam Station

The Gangnam Station area (yes, that Gangnam) stretches from the subway station of the same name to the northern end of Sinnonhyeon Station and is a place where Korea’s education, youth and corporate cultures converge simultaneously. Its electric streets really come alive at night, when businessmen and career women descend from the modern office buildings …

Bonum 1957: A Modern Hotel in the Historic Heart of Seoul

One of the great things about Seoul is that it offers a little something for everyone. This also rings true when it comes to accommodation options. And while there are plenty of comfortable spaces to set up camp during your stay in Korea, few are as quaint and conveniently located as Bonum 1957. Situated in …