Survive & Thrive in Korea
The city that never sleeps is not New York, it’s Seoul. The city comes alive at night. People by the hundreds roam the streets with friends or lovers seeking restaurants to dine in, clubs to dance in, and bars to get down and dirty drunk in. I’ve walked the streets and seen dozens of business […]
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Korea, the land of K-pop, kimchi, and a language that seems to have a gazillion characters (give or take). If you’re a foreigner living the Hallyu dream in this vibrant country, then you’ve probably heard about Hana Bank. And let me tell you, it’s not just any bank; it’s your trusty sidekick for a smooth […]
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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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Hey there, fellow food adventurers! If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a hungry foreigner with abysmal Korean language skills stumbles into a local restaurant, you’re in for a treat. Grab your bibs because we’re diving headfirst into my daily rendezvous with the delectable delight known as Kimbap – or as I like to call […]
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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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I made it to Seoul! Right now I’m at an internet cafe/gaming room a block from the hotel I’m staying at. The format is set to Korean, naturally, so navigating is a bit of a problem. It’s really busy so I don’t’ want to bother the attendant who has his hands full already and doesn’t […]
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