Psy may have put Gangnam on the map with his bow-ties and “gentleman”ly behavior, but the fact of the matter is… Gangnam is for girls. Recently, I took a bit of a staycation in Seoul’s upscale district in search of the area’s best shopping, dining and entertainment facilities and made a point to take plenty …
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 …
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 …
Just when I think I’ve found all the great cafes Seoul has to offer, another crops up on my radar. Unsurprisingly, the latest find is tucked discreetly off the main strip of Garosu-gil in Sinsa-dong, my go-to spot for fancy lattes and pretty treats. But of all the places I’ve visited in the area over …
Last year, over 399,000 people flocked to Seoul for medical tourism purposes. And for good reason. Not only are medical procedures far cheaper than those in other countries, but Korea’s medical facilities are state-of-the-art and medical practitioners are some of the most experienced in the world. This proves especially true for cosmetic procedures, which are …
As promised, I’ve continued the search for Seoul’s best themed cafes. I am happy to report that my most recent finds include a diverse mix of polar bears, bananas, puppies, and cupcakes that will make you scream… with delight. So, without further ado, I give you Coffee with Character, Part Three. Banana Tree (Sinsa-dong, see …