Survive & Thrive in Korea
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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I’m happy to report that a new spot has opened in the HBC neighborhood. All the bread lovers should rejoice because Brooklyn Bagels has opened its doors. Inside the space may be small but that hardly matters since having a morning bagel as I run for the bus at 7 am makes every day a […]
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1. Grand Hyatt Seoul Ice Skating Rink (그랜드하얏트 서울 아이스링크) I haven’t done this in years, but the last time I did I had a blast. You can rent skates as well as partake in delicious Christmas drinks and snacks. I should mention there’s usually a skating rink downtown near city hall at Seoul Plaza, but […]
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Le Chien Blanc, French for the white dog, is the latest spot to spring up in the trendy HBC neighborhood. When you approach the shop the aroma of freshly baked bread envelops you in a warm hug, drawing you in. Stepping inside the cozy little bakery presents you with an array of baked deliciousness. On the left […]
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Mozzie, the New Zealand/Aussie bar, in Itaewon offers up a modern hip feel while you wine and dine yourself senseless. It’s an open and airy space complete with a deck for those bright sunny days to sip wine as the sun sets. The entire enterprise is the brain child of Simon Walsh, a native kiwi, […]
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Fall has long since deserted us and the winds of winter have descended once more and not in a good George R.R. Martin kind of way. Still, with wintry embrace of cold comes the holiday delights of Christmas Markets Seoul 2016! So I hope you don’t have plans this weekend. Bah, even if you do, […]
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