It’s no secret that Koreans are some of the hardest workers in the world. From a young age, one spends his or her school days buried in books, memorizing endless pages of material while hopping from math academy to English lessons to study hall. There’s very little time for play, or childhood, for that matter. …
Of course, “best” is a highly subjective word, and while everyone has their own ideas of what a visitor should experience during his or her stay, I have my own personal favorites. So, without further ado, here are the top ten things you should do on your stay in Seoul: 10. Tap into your artsy …
Note: This post was updated May 2017. There are few moments in everyday life that feel as good as walking out of a salon with a fresh cut, a new color and an amazing blowout. A visit to the hair salon has the ability to make one feel like a new person, free of any …
Perhaps no other neighborhood in all of Seoul embodies Korea’s youth culture as well as Hongdae. Here, the streets are alive with a youthful spirit that fosters a creativity evident in the sounds of busking musicians, in the colorful graffiti on the walls and in the unique fashion and hair styles sported by the young …
Notice: The Beastro is now closed as of October 2017. This summer is, without a doubt, the hottest I can remember in all my years in Korea. The nights are sleepless, the cicadas are painstakingly loud and the air is immediately sweat-inducing upon contact. What better excuse to find a cool spot to eat, drink …
I often get many e-mails requesting recommendations for vegan eats in Korea. While I appreciate vegan food, and have had some fantastic dining experiences at vegan restaurants in the city, I’m most certainly no expert. So, I enlisted the help of someone who is. Amanda from SoKoreazy.com has graciously offered to share her top five …
Oceans 11. Mission Impossible. The Italian Job. All just a few of my favorite heist movies ever made. Perhaps you know them. And, if you’re anything like me, you have probably dreamed of being able to participate in a heist of your own. Well, now you can. And you don’t even have to worry about …
Nowhere else in Asia (or perhaps the world) does nightlife as well as Seoul, and although there’s a party for everyone, there are a number of places designed especially for the entertainment of women. But we’re not just talking buy-one-get-one-free drinks and half priced appetizers. Think more along the lines of cute guys in hard …
“Oh God,” I wince as the card I have just drawn from a well-worn deck is turned over to reveal an ominous image that instantly reminds me of the woman from The Ring. “That can’t be good,” I note as my eyes take in the oriental ink sketching that surely, in my mind, is indicative …
The temperatures in Korea are dropping quickly. Too quickly if you ask me. Soon enough, Seoulites will be forced to bundle up and head indoors to escape the harsh Korean winter weather.. While there are plenty of things to do throughout the city during the winter, there’s no better place to pass a cold day …