Survive & Thrive in Korea
After work one night several of us jumped in a cab and headed for the nearby Costco. I’ve been here six months and I hadn’t yet made the trip, so I was excited. The thought of getting my hands on Eggo Waffles was enough to make me shake with anticipation. Of course we assumed the […]
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Insadong is an art and shopping district in Seoul. On a weekend it’s overrun with people looking for everything from performing arts masks, to paintings to traditional clothing. Galleries also abound in Insadong. You can spend an entire afternoon whittling away the hours searching for that special something to put on your wall or shelf. […]
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My friends and I made a trip to Myungdong to search for a place to eat. Myungdong is one of the hot spot destinations in Seoul for shopping. It’s full of shops and clothing stores and you can buy whatever your wardrobe closet desires. Short shorts? Check. Baggie jeans? Gotcha. Fishnet eighties stockings? You bet. […]
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If you are in need of something to read and have no clue how to decipher the Korean Language then What The Book in Itaewon is the place for you.Located across the street and down the block from Helios Night Club, What The Book offers everything from Science Fiction and Fantasty to Contemporary and Historical […]
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Hey there, tech-savvy explorers! If you’ve got a hankering for all things electronic and you find yourself in the bustling city of Seoul, there’s only one place to be – Yongsan. It’s not just a neighborhood; it’s a high-voltage wonderland that’ll make your inner geek do a happy dance. The Yongsan Odyssey: So, picture this: […]
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Ladies and gentlemen, gather ’round for a tale of epic proportions, where my director took me on a shopping adventure at the colossal retail behemoth known as HomePlus. Picture this: it’s like a department store on steroids, a retail paradise where Wal-Mart feels like your neighborhood mom-and-pop shop. Let’s dive into my delightful escapade, shall […]
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