Survive & Thrive in Korea
Now don’t get me wrong. Seoul is a thriving big city metropolis that has tons to offer, but sometimes I get a craving for something back home that just can’t be found in the Emarts, Lotte Marts, and Family marts around the city. You know what I mean. Maybe for you it’s those cool ranch […]
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I just had the most divine cupcake ever and it came from the most unlikely place: Mr. Pizza! It seems as though the Korean Pizza giant has opened a chain of coffee and muffin establishments called Manoffin. Not the mot inviting or attractive name, but with cupcakes like the one I had they could call […]
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This year for our field trip my winter camp decided on Hanhwa Resort. Specifically, because of the opportunity for the kids to get in a day of sledding. Skeptical, at first, my concerns soon dissolved away once I took my first run downhill! I hadn’t been sledding since my elementary school days and I forgot […]
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If you’re on the look out for genuine French cuisine then look no further than Le Saint Ex. The owners took on the challenge of creating an authentic French bistro and have succeeded. Starting with the simple but traditional “plat du jour” a practice of writing the day’s menu on a blackboard usually featuring two […]
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On September 9, 2010 Model Line celebrated thirty years of Korean fashion with a swanky party in Apgujong. Equal parts art space, management company, production house, gallery and cafe the folks at Model Line celebrated by highlighting the work of prominent Korean photographers. The work of Koo Bong-Chang, Kown Young-Ho, Kim Bo-Ha, Kim Gwang-hae, Kim […]
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Bao in Itaewon is a welcome addition to the ever growing restaurant scene in the HBC/Gyeonidan scene. If you haven’t spotted this hidden treasure then make your way over to Gyeonidan. It’s just across the street from Lazy Sue and next door to Noxa. First you can choose the Bao basic and decide between noodles or […]
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