Survive & Thrive in Korea
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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A few weeks ago a trip to scout out the gay bars in Itaewon also led to an exploration of Homo Hill’s infamous sister street Hooker Hill. Running parallel and just one street over, Hooker Hill remains one of the most known red light spots not only in Itaewon but of the whole city. Mostly because Hooker […]
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Mozzie, the New Zealand/Aussie bar, in Itaewon offers up a modern hip feel while you wine and dine yourself senseless. It’s an open and airy space complete with a deck for those bright sunny days to sip wine as the sun sets. The entire enterprise is the brain child of Simon Walsh, a native kiwi, […]
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Out with the old, in with the new. That not only applies to the coming new year but also, apparently, sex shops. Gone is the old nondescript stark white storefront of the former no name adult shop in HBC. Now the Bururu Life Adult Shop, a gaudy neon lit porn bonanza with a full floor […]
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Hermitage Restaurant in Itaewon has undergone a face lift. The decor has been upgraded to a modern take on pre-1920s elegance (Downton Abbyesque) while the bar area seems very modern and of the moment. Surprisingly, the areas don’t clash. Most importantly, the menu has kept the tried and true faves like borscht, stuffed cabbage rolls, […]
Continue ReadingIf you have ever been fortunate enough to travel to the Andalusian region of Spain and visited the Alhambra, you would easily recall the intricate and sophisticated tiling covering the walls and ceilings. If you are considering a trip soon and have the funds, make the trip to Granada (southern Spain). However, if you are […]
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