Survive & Thrive in Korea
Santorini Taverna turned out to be an unexpected surprise. Usually I like surprises but only when they end up being good ones. Disappointing barely describes my experience at this Greek restaurant. I was thrilled to finally have a chance to check out Santorini. I love Greek food and thought it a blast that one actually […]
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If you’re a gamer then no doubt you know all about Final Fantasy. If you’re not a gamer then let me explain that Final Fantasy (FF) is one of if not the most loved and played video game series ever developed. It’s been going strong for twenty years and is the brain child of Japanese […]
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As a resident of Haebonchon it’s almost a duty to visit every establishment in the area just to be neighborly. To that end I’ve made Le Cafe my latest spot to cover. I’m glad I did because the owner and proprietor MyungDak Han is laid back and carefree. His place offers free wi fi and […]
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Sadly, I’ve come to realize that when it comes to Italian food in Seoul I’ve resigned myself to mediocre fare. This realization came about in two instances. First, when my friend pointed out that the pasta I was slowly and ruefully shoveling into my mouth at Hera’s in Itaewon should be taken back to the […]
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On October 15-16, KOTESOL will host the 19th KOTESOL International Conference at Sookmyung Women’s University in Seoul. It is Korea’s largest English language teaching conference. Over 1,500 people are expected to attend the conference over the two days. “Pushing Our Paradigms: Connecting with Culture” is the conference theme, and we have invited speakers that will […]
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To say that I am a lover of the ice creams is like stating the world is round. It’s an undeniable fact. So if you’re like me then you’ve made the rounds of Baskin Robbins and Cold Stones in Korea. Sure these places have a fondest in my heart, but occasionally I want something different […]
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