Survive & Thrive in Korea
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us and in the spirit of the holiday I thought it wise to peruse the confectioneries of Seoul. Since Chocolate is practically synonymous with Valentine’s Il Cacao made for the perfect place to begin my foray into choco candy madness. Il Cacao claims to specialize in Italian handmade chocolate and […]
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For my birthday I took the day off from work and treated myself to a good old fashioned American breakfast. For that I went to Suji’s in Itaewon. They’re located right on the corner down from the McDonald’s and next to Hahn’s Tailors. Suji’s specializes in the brunch crowd and once you sit down and […]
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If you’re near Nambu Bus Terminal in Seocho and feel a hankering for some cheap tasty Italian food, then Spaghetti Plus may be just the place for you. Located in the building across the street from the terminal, above the Pizza Hut, Spaghetti Plus offfers a menu packed full of cream and tomato based pasta […]
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URRZZang digital photo and sticker shop smacks you in the face with slapstick frivolity. All you need is a good friend, a few thousand won and a Sweet Holic photo booth for the wackiness to ensue. Deposit the won and join your buddy inside to pose for a series of shots in front of a […]
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Searching for that perfect fit? In need of a new suit? Then look no further than Hahn’s Tailoring in Itaewon. Just walk on by the other tailors on the street, hustling and haggling to get you into their shops because when it comes to tailored suits Hahn’s is where its at. His shop is located […]
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After seeing a performance at the Seoul Arts Center in Seocho I know just the spot for you to relax. Pop over to Coffine Gurunaru for a steaming cup of java or chilled glass of wine. Coffine is not only ideally located for pre or post performance discussions, but also for a quiet get away […]
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