Survive & Thrive in Korea
K-pop is one subject I have yet to touch upon because, frankly, I find it to be daunting. Before coming to Korea I didn’t even know K-pop existed and never gave the Korean music scene a single thought. Whereas subtitles make Korean cinema accessible there is no equivalent for songs, unless I’m just out of […]
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The parents of one of my students sent a box of bakery goodies as a gift to me. The cookies and cakes were from Sticky Fingers. No, not the rapper, I’m talking about the vegan bakery located in Washington D.C. and now with a location in Korea. Sticky Fingers specializes in bringing delicious bakery goods […]
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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 […]
Continue ReadingThe coffee juggernaut keeps on trucking even in Korea. Yes, Starbucks is all over the place in Seoul. From every street corner and alley way and vacant lot you can spot a Starbucks serving up java to hordes of customers.Which is nice when you need a jolt of caffeine to get you going in the […]
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I know today it’s a mortal sin to watch TV considering its labeled as a brain draining virus capable of sapping the strong moral fiber of today’s youth. And here I thought two party politics did all that. Anyway, I am a certified TV addict, well, excuse me while I clarify that by saying I […]
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When I usually travel I seldom if at all watch tv. Why sit in front of the magic box when there are sights you’ve never seen before outside? However, since I’ve been living in Korea and my apartment came furnished with a TV I find myself turning it on and perusing the Korean airwaves. Whats […]
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