Survive & Thrive in Korea
Thanks to the good folks over at Rip City Seoul I learned about the coming DJ promotional party in Hongdae. The event promotes the coming 5th iteration of the World DJ festival here in Korea. This year it’s going down on the weekend of May 6th through the 8th. I suggest buying tickets online before […]
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Back in November the Seoul Lantern Festival hit the city to kick off the G20 Summit. The whole event celebrated the 50 day countdown before the opening of the 2010-12 VISIT KOREA program. The Lantern Festival boasted Korean celebrities as well as lanterns sent from countries all over the world. The location centered on the […]
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I have a question for you: Are you a die hard Hello Kitty fan or even a potential fan? It’s pretty easy to know whether you are or not. Just take the simple little quiz below. A) Do you know who Hello Kitty is? B) Do you own anything with Hello Kitty on it? C) […]
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In Seoul there’s always a surprise just waiting around the next corner. Ian and I ventured out to Hongdae intending on stopping by Goulash and Bread but instead became sidetracked. Bella Tortilla on the edge of Hongdae may be a teeny tiny hole in the wall, but it serves up the most delicious tortilla wraps. […]
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Monkey Beach. If you’ve been in Seoul for longer than two weeks I’m sure you’ve heard of the place even if you have never dreamed of going. However, if by chance you just never heard of it then let me help you out. Just picture a smoky B1 club tightly packed with prowling GIs, overeager […]
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I love art. I may not have the abilities to create it, but I am definitely capable of appreciation. If there’s an art festival, gallery showing, or exhibition I’m more than game. Sometimes, though, cycnicsm creeps into my perspective. Certain styles just don’t resonate with me and often pique my ire. Nine times out of […]
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