Survive & Thrive in Korea
If you’re in the mood for something sweet I’ve found the perfect place. Chateau Chocolate may be in Itaewon, but it’s far away from the usual roving crowds. This quaint little cafe sits further down the main road that stretches from the Hamilton Hotel down into Bongwon Dong. You won’t be able to miss the […]
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Typically my Buddha’s birthday celebration amounts to a trip to Insadong to take in the parade and festivities. This year though a spontaneous decision to join my friends Sonia, Renzo, Peter, Paul, Theresa, Lisa, Dele, Keith, Mikhail, Charles, and Lucia on a 3 day getaway proved to be the best decision ever. Buddha Holiday Getaway Day […]
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Although I’ve known of Trevia for some time, walking by while out to get coffee or glimpsing from behind the glass of a buss zipping by, I never took the time to actually stop and go in until a few days ago. I’m glad I did. Usually I’m a traditional guy when it comes to […]
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A Dream of Seed is a new coffee house in the Itaewon/Gyeongridan /Haebanchon area. It’s a second story establishment occupying a spot down the street from Pizzarium and Thunder Burger. Of course it wouldn’t be a cafe without the usual espressos, cappuccinos, mochas, lattes, and macchiatos. There’s a selection of special lattes if you’re […]
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In Korea Indian and Nepali cuisine seem to come hand in hand. The folks at Shanti in Hongdae keep the trend going with a menu full of dishes from both countries. The menu has all the dishes you’d expect at a great Indidan restaurant. Appetizers include Somsa for 4,000 KRW, Masala Papad for 3,500 KRW, […]
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EDITORS NOTE: I can confirm the adult shop by the Cheil building is gone, but fear not there is another one in Itaewon. Go to Noksapyeong exit two. Walk straight until you come to the underground tunnel. Go down and come up the other side. Keep heading the direction you were walking in. You will […]
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