Nicky Kim is a Korean-Brit freelance writer based in Seoul. In addition to having been featured in various publications and tbs eFM, Nicky shares her own observations about Korean culture on her blog Neon But More. Ranging from issues such tiger parenting to youth culture to diet trends, her posts are as diverse as the …
Seoul is, without a doubt, one of the most convenient places to live in the world. It’s a 24 hour city, with businesses remaining open until the wee hours of the morning. It boasts an incredibly efficient and affordable transportation system. And you can get just about anything delivered to your house. Including groceries. Which …
When it comes to spending “fun money,” I’ll go for a nice meal over a new bag or gadget any day of the week. That’s because, for me, dining isn’t just about eating. It’s about the telling of a story on a plate. It’s about the social interaction and shared experience that only the dinner …
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 …
I’ve been living in Korea for over seven years now, so it pretty much feels like “home”—or close to it. But, every once in a while I do find myself missing home, the good ol US of A. These feelings of homesickness usually arise when I least expect them. They might spring up after a …
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 …
This is part two of a three-part Seoul Walks series. In this segment, I’ll introduce to you Sinsa-dong’s best dessert cafes, nightlife spots and a Korean-style spa fit for a princess. For the previous post, click here.Dessert Alley No visit to Sinsa is complete without a visit to one of the area’s many dessert cafes, and …
This is part two of a three-part Seoul Walks series. In this segment, I’ll guide you along Serosu-gil and Garosu-gil and introduce to you Sinsa-dong’s best international eats and cultural galleries. For the previous post, click here.An International Feast Just as famous as Sinsa’s boutiques are its atmospheric restaurants and there are plenty of options …
Here in Seoul, warm weather has finally made an appearance, which can only mean one thing—barbeque season is just around the corner. No time is a better time than now to prepare for this season’s camping trips, rooftop parties and grill-outs, and finding the perfect meat should be the first thing on your to-do list. …
Psy may have put Gangnam on the map with his catchy songs and swanky style, but the now-famous district that sits just south of the Han River is a whole lot more than bowties and horse dances. And there’s no better place to get the true “Gangnam Style” experience than in Sinsa-dong, a quaint neighborhood …