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Author: Brian Dye

I’m a blogger, writer, and urban explorer. I worked in South Korea’s ESL field for the 15 years. My one year contract turned, unexpectedly, into a journey!

KMK: KQCF Seoul Pride 2017

July 6, 2017July 29, 2023 Brian Dye107015 Comments on KMK: KQCF Seoul Pride 2017

‘There’s no LATER. We demand a CHANGE NOW!’   With a bold new slogan combined with a matching determination the folks at KQCF are at the forefront of Gay Rights in Korea, leading the charge for equality. This year Seoul Pride took longer to organize and cement thanks to interference by outside groups seeking to […]

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KMK: Buying Cuban Cigars in Havana

June 30, 2017July 28, 2023 Brian Dye12788 Comments on KMK: Buying Cuban Cigars in Havana

When it comes to cigars, Cuba reigns as the supreme king of kings. Well known around the world for the quality of their Cigars, Cuba’s prized export exists in the rarefied stratosphere of like minded goods such as Champagne or truffles. Sure, you can smoke a cigar from anywhere in the world, but if you […]

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KMK: Olde Knives Bar and Grill

June 23, 2017July 29, 2023 Brian Dye110020 Comments on KMK: Olde Knives Bar and Grill

Olde Knives has been in the HBC neighborhood for a few years now. It’s always been on my list of places to go, but fate never allowed for that to actually happen until recently. I’m glad circumstances finally allowed me to step through those doors because Olde Knives offers a singular experience in dining that […]

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KMK: Mogo Delivery Meal Kits

June 16, 2017July 29, 2023 Brian Dye92013 Comments on KMK: Mogo Delivery Meal Kits

One of the challenges of living alone and coming home from a long day is figuring out what to do about dinner. There’s only so many times you can go out to eat or order takeout before your wallet starts feeling the burn. Sure, being in Korea means you can find super cheap Korean meals, […]

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KMK: Burn in Hal

June 9, 2017July 29, 2023 Brian Dye120915 Comments on KMK: Burn in Hal

 After a recent stint in Cuba I returned to Seoul with a longing in my heart. The sweltering tropical weather, pounding beats of salsa music, and the thick deep aroma of a Romeo Y Julietta wrapped in a haze of wistfulness I’d never thought to be relieved in the sleek city streets of Seoul. I was […]

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 KMK: 10 Scams to Watch Out for in Cuba

June 2, 2017July 28, 2023 Brian Dye75711 Comments on  KMK: 10 Scams to Watch Out for in Cuba

10 Scams to Watch Out for in Cuba No matter where you travel in the world there will be people ready to take advantage of your naivete and good will. That comes hand in hand with travelling. In Cuba the Jinteros (street hustlers) abound! The only way to beat the scam artists out there is […]

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