Survive & Thrive in Korea
After a recent stint in Cuba I returned to Seoul with a longing in my heart. The sweltering tropical weather, pounding beats of salsa music, and the thick deep aroma of a Romeo Y Julietta wrapped in a haze of wistfulness I’d never thought to be relieved in the sleek city streets of Seoul. I was […]
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The rapidly gentrifying HBC neighborhood has undergone a startling transformation in the last couple years. Fresh on our doorsteps we’ve seen the coming of craft beers, gourmet pizza, boutique sandwiches, exotic coffees, and even specialty toast. Every niche seemed to be filled or about to be. However, one enterprising neighborhood resident has opened a spot […]
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Cocktails happen to be the end all be all for me especially when I’m out on the town. Sure, some folks really love their pale ales, dark brews, or white zinfandel but for me it all comes down to finding a perfect gin and tonic or a tasty Moscow Mule. Happily my quest for that […]
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When you’re looking for a drink in Itaewon there’s no shortage of bars, clubs, and lounges to choose from. Fancy a game of darts? Bull & Barrel. Want to watch that soccer game? Sam Ryans. Got that Glamazon urge to scratch? Glam. Craving a Cuban with a glass of red? Burn. Yearning for old school […]
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SKRT, otherwise known as skirt, is an new (ish) hot spot in Itaewon backed by the underground hipsters known as Fake Virgin. They specialize in presenting cutting edge artists such as Darkside, Bondax, Com Truise, Moonboots, Chvches, Tycho, Bonobo, FKA Twigs, and Grimes to Seoul’s thirsty audience. SKRT serves as a performance art space for […]
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What are the Best Gay Bars in Itaewon? You don’t know? Well, in the past I’ve written about the Gay scene in Seoul and while the scene remains small comparable to other cities of equal or even lesser size, there’s still a thriving gay culture that deserves a more thorough inspection. So, since its been […]
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