Survive & Thrive in Korea
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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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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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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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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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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I’ve been to Jamaica too many times over the years not to recognize good Jamaican Food when I come across it. Needless to say, finding a Caribbean place serving up Island dishes (especially Jamaican dishes) seems like a Sisyphean chore in Korea. Well, thanks to Gemma over at A Fat Girl’s Food Guide I got […]
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