Summer in Seoul. ‘Tis the season for afternoons spent poolside, road trips to Busan and rooftop parties. While some will be reaching for Cass and soju mixers to stock their social gatherings, other expats will be happy to know that there’s a new liqueur on the Seoul spirits scene that is perfect for cooling down …
Note: As of September 2015, Cargo 127 is now closed. One of the biggest culinary trends to hit South Korea over the past couple years is that of craft beer. Subsequently, microbreweries and small gastropubs have been mushrooming throughout Seoul, particularly in the neighborhoods of Itaewon, Gyeongnidan and Haebangchon. Each of these watering holes offers …
My new apartment isn’t far from Samcheongdong, an adorable neighborhood known for its quaint hanok houses, interesting art galleries, cozy cafes, and elegant restaurants. Also dotted throughout the area are wine bars and live music clubs. So, when my boyfriend suggested this past weekend that we change up date night a bit, I proposed a …
For the first time in three weeks, I was able to remain sleeping past 8am. Thank you, soju. Last night, a large group of my co-workers went out for a night in Hyewah, a university neighborhood of Seoul. As previously mentioned, nights out in Korea usually entail bar hopping and this night was no different. …