If the recent drop in temperatures and merciless wind are any indication of what’s to come this winter, we’re in for a long, cold season. And if you’re like me, this weather is anything but enjoyable. Between the incessant time spent inside and the pain endured in the frigid outdoors while in transit, coming down …
“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 …
It has occurred to me that many of my recent posts have pertained to Korean beauty. I should make it clear that Seoul Searching is not converting into a beauty blog- I’m far too unqualified for that to even be an option. The reason for the increase in K-beauty posts is because Korean cosmetics and …
If you haven’t heard yet, Ironman, Captain America and The Hulk are headed to Seoul, South Korea. Contrary to what you might think, their visit has less to do with battling trigger-happy Kim Jeong-un and more to do with their filming “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the sequel to the 2012 Hollywood blockbuster. It’s rumored that the city …
In January, I had the pleasure of hosting a film crew from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ iFly Magazine as they filmed a travel documentary on Seoul. When they first contacted me, they requested that I compile a number of destinations that I felt best represented various aspects of the city including great views, interesting local …
Over the past decade, coffee shops have taken over the streets throughout South Korea; it’s impossible to walk around neighborhood without running into a Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, or Tom and Toms. Competition for customers is high so it’s not surprising that entrepreneurs have begun to try out creative methods to make their businesses stand out …
Han. A simple word that has had many meanings over the years in the Land of the Morning Calm. There’s the Han River. The family surname. The shortened form of hana, one. Even Korea’s name in Korean is Hanguk. And that famous Korean concept of powerful sadness, which has no literal translation in English and …
Just the mention of the word delay, cancellation, or layover is enough to make even the most laid back passenger cringe. Such occasions usually equate to extended hours spent in oft-hated, geographically-indistinguishable airports, facilities that rarely provide the amenities to entertain or comfort the weary traveler. Fortunately for those connecting in or traveling to Seoul, …
N’Seoul Tower. Gyeongbokgung. Myeongdong. Garuso-gil. Very few tourists come to Seoul without these must-see attractions at the top of their to-do lists. And for good reason, as each offers a unique insight into Korea’s capital city. However, there is a different Seoul waiting to be explored by the more curious traveler. In fact, there is …
Before the days of discount supermarkets and department stores, markets were the primary locales for shopping, trading, and gossiping in Korea’s major cities. Sadly, due to rapid modernization and an increase in more convenient shopping facilities over the past few decades, traditional markets have continuously lost patronage and are quickly diminishing in size and number. …