Survive & Thrive in Korea
I know you’ve seen them. Those little slot machines planted outside a GS 25 or grocery stores. Sometimes they’re next to vending machines. Other times they’re placed so randomly you wonder how anyone finds them. If you didn’t know already they’re called gachapon and the capsule toy vending machines originally come from Japan. The word […]
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10 tips to plan your trip to Cuba For years world travelers have been able to visit Cuba without worry. Not so for Americans. For us, our ability to travel relatively freely to Cuba has only been allowed since December 2015 when then President Obama lifted the travel restrictions to the tropical island. Now, the […]
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Cafe and room culture are all the rage in South Korea. I’ve written about a lot of the different types of rooms that exist in Seoul like Singing Rooms, Gaming Rooms, Food Rooms, and even multi-Rooms! The latest and greatest cafe/room trend are the numerous Healing Cafes popping up all over the city. A Healing […]
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Being on vacation has its perks. It means I’m able to get around to try places I haven’t yet gotten to. As a lover of all things breakfast and brunch, first up on my list: The Original Pancake House. This place has been open in Itaewon for awhile now. I’ve heard a mix of good […]
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In South Korea gaming isn’t just a past time it’s a profession. Here those long hours spent gaming with your buddies after school or possibly during a class you shouldn’t have skipped, can lead to a glorious career as a pro gamer. Raking in piles of money in the six-figure range, adulation from adoring fangirls […]
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Banh Mi Lee in the HBC (Haebanchon) neighborhood in Itaewon boasts some of the most tastiest Vietnamese sandwiches I’ve ever had. Don’t know what a Banh mi is? Well, it’s the baby of French colonialism in Vietnam. Combining the deliciousness of French baked baguettes with the freshness of Vietnamese vegetables and spices. If you’ve never […]
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