Survive & Thrive in Korea
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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When you’re looking for a drink in Itaewon there’s no shortage of bars, clubs, and lounges to choose from. Fancy a game of darts? Bull & Barrel. Want to watch that soccer game? Sam Ryans. Got that Glamazon urge to scratch? Glam. Craving a Cuban with a glass of red? Burn. Yearning for old school […]
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A few weeks ago a trip to scout out the gay bars in Itaewon also led to an exploration of Homo Hill’s infamous sister street Hooker Hill. Running parallel and just one street over, Hooker Hill remains one of the most known red light spots not only in Itaewon but of the whole city. Mostly because Hooker […]
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Much like in the music Industry here in Korea for the longest time seeing a black face happened so rarely that unicorns seemed to be more real than a black performer in K-pop. That’s slowly changing. More and more black voices find expression through K-pop and now, thankfully, the same can be said for black […]
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Sometimes you want what you want no matter how good or bad it is for you. That’s how I feel about Western Chinese food. No, Western Chinese isn’t so entirely authentic, but damn, it sure does taste oh so good. Now, I could go on about the not so new Panda Express in Myeongdong, but […]
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In South Korea video games dominate like football does in the USA. Here, desk jockey isn’t a passive activity but a full blown occupation for the top tier talented pro gamers and their legions of fans. Throughout the country PC Bangs (PC rooms) can be found on every corner. Millions of Koreans pour into these […]
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