Survive & Thrive in Korea
Recently I found myself in the middle of a series of discussion all relating to cosmetic surgery and self esteem. Plastic surgery has been around for years and people have been reaping the benefits of nose jobs, chin implants, tummy tucks and breast enlargement so it’s nothing new. However, when a friend of mine explained […]
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You know you are in the middle of things in Itaewon, when you spot the Hamilton Hotel. I thought it would be a good idea to show how the area looks by day instead of the alcohol induced night shots. It seems that not matter the time that Itaewon is a busy busy place. Helios […]
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Since I’ve been in Korea I cannot count the number of times that I have been stopped on the streets. First, I thought wow, people sure are super friendly in Korea! They just want to chat and get to know me and be my best friend! Of course once the conversation, or limited conversation since […]
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I thought I should post this before I headed out. I waited to the last minute to get my vaccination shots for my Cambodia trip. The International Clinic in Itaewon provided me with all the necessary shots and meds that I needed. I opted for the Typhoid shot and the daily malaria meds. I […]
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Well, if you haven’t heard then listen up because Jackie Chan has a place for you to chow down to your heart’s content. Yes, you heard me, I said Jackie Chan as in high-flying-kung-fu-kicking Jackie Chan. Who knew that he had a chain of modern Chinese restaurants floating around the world? I didn’t, but I […]
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Today was a national holiday, Constitution Day, which celebrates the day that the Korean constitution was proclaimed in 1948. I spent the day in Itaewon looking for a backpack for my Cambodia trip. Sadly, starting next year, workers will not have Constitution Day off as a holiday! What a rip off! Well, enjoy your own […]
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