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Author: Brian Dye

I’m a blogger, writer, and urban explorer. I worked in South Korea’s ESL field for the 15 years. My one year contract turned, unexpectedly, into a journey!

KMK: Original Pancake Story

January 1, 2011July 29, 2023 Brian Dye5122 Comments on KMK: Original Pancake Story

In the mood for a delicious breakfast experience? If so then I suggest heading over to Hannam Dong in order to partake of the breakfast treats on the menu at Original Pancake Story. This tiny eatery serves up pancake perfection. They don’t make deciding what to order easy. Pancakes can be had either original, buttermilk, […]

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KMK: Lantern Festival

December 30, 2010July 29, 2023 Brian Dye5852 Comments on KMK: Lantern Festival

Back in November the Seoul Lantern Festival hit the city to kick off the G20 Summit. The whole event celebrated the 50 day countdown before the opening of the 2010-12 VISIT KOREA program. The Lantern Festival boasted Korean celebrities as well as lanterns sent from countries all over the world. The location centered on the […]

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KMK: Hello Kitty Cafe

December 27, 2010July 29, 2023 Brian Dye6391 Comment on KMK: Hello Kitty Cafe

I have a question for you: Are you a die hard Hello Kitty fan or even a potential fan? It’s pretty easy to know whether you are or not. Just take the simple little quiz below. A) Do you know who Hello Kitty is? B) Do you own anything with Hello Kitty on it? C) […]

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KMK: Burger Hunter

December 24, 2010July 29, 2023 Brian Dye7276 Comments on KMK: Burger Hunter

The aptly named Burger Hunter in Gangnam strives to appease the burger hungry masses. I have to say that I spotted this new place while I was on my way to Taco Rico with my friend Rebekah. We were both in the mood for some good Mexican food, but after spotting a new burger joint […]

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KMK: Zelen

December 21, 2010July 29, 2023 Brian Dye8502 Comments on KMK: Zelen

When I think of Bulgaria the image of fearsome shivering winters and harsh mountainous ranges with families in claptrap houses huddled around big steaming bowls of borscht come to mind. I thought Bulgarian food would be bland, watery, and boring. Zelen in Itaewon shattered that image to pieces. I should have know to expect the […]

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KMK: Tony’s Aussie Bar & Bistro

December 18, 2010July 29, 2023 Brian Dye7381 Comment on KMK: Tony’s Aussie Bar & Bistro

Editor’s Note: I’m sorry to report that Tony’s has closed. However, if you want that down under feeling then check out Mozzie nearby! On a pint sized hill in Itaewon sits a pitcher sized place full of fun and frivolity. Tony’s Aussie Bar and bistro may seem unassuming outside, but like it’s proprietor, once you […]

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