Survive & Thrive in Korea
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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So a few weeks ago my friend Kalli invited a few of us to attend a party. A W fashion magazine party to raise awareness of breast cancer, to be exact. The festivities took place at Fradia on the Han. It’s a fabulous location with a view of of Namsan and Seoul tower that can’t […]
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On a lark Ian and I decided to venture off in search of one of the fabled Korean fortune tellers. I know you’ve seen them. They have tents set up all throughout the city. You can find them inside the CGV lobby, Myeong Dong Shopping alleyways, COEX, and anywhere else you can imagine. Before we […]
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Fur Going Wild By Brian Dye and Rebekah Jackson With winter quickly approaching, thoughts naturally turn to warm clothing; gloves, scarves, mittens and mufflers. Fashion editors predict fur to be the number one must have item for winter 2010. It’s not your grandmother’s fur; expensive designs bulky enough to smother you and your sexiness. This […]
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This fall the Hi Seoul Festival focuses on Nonverbal performances. Artists from across the globe have been gathered to bring Seoullites the magic and beauty of their artistry. From the far flung reaches of Eastern Europe, the shores of Australia and the Canadian wilderness no corner went unturned in brining the most talented and interesting […]
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Living in a new country means wrapping your head around a different way of thinking and living. Hopefully this list of a few Korean customs will help you understand the country and avoid a few pitfalls. As always if you have any more suggestions to add to the list please leave them in the comments! […]
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