Coming up with new date ideas after over a decade of dating can be a bit tricky to say the least. So, I was really excited when I came across “Paint Tonight” on Instagram. I have seen so many pictures on Facebook of my friends back stateside taking part in these “wine and paint” classes and … Continue reading
December is my favorite month of the year. I love the festivities, foods, decorations and overall vibe that surrounds Christmas time. In the 7 years or so that I’ve live here in Korea, the level of “holiday cheer” has definitely increased as younger generations continue to embrace western holidays. It’s still quite different from what we … Continue reading
It seems like there is a new art exhibition gracing the surface of Seokchon Lake every year. In 2014 it was the “Rubber Duck” and in 2015 “1600 Pandas.” Both projects drew out huge crowds, especially over the weekends. Fortunately, I was lucky enough to have braved the crowds to see them both. This year the “Super … Continue reading
Last October I wrote about the Bamdokkaebi Night Market, which was held at the Cascade Plaza at Yeouido Hangang Park. Just to recap, it’s an outdoor market where people sell their handmade goods, entertainers give free performances and food trucks sell an assortment food. It was a lot of fun and I wasn’t the only one to think … Continue reading
One of the cool things about living in Seoul is that you are never too far away from a palace. I mean an actual real life piece of history that you can simply stroll through (during open hours of course). Honestly I can never get enough! The colours, architecture and history just call to me. … Continue reading
Every November, the Seoul Lantern Festival lights up the Cheonggyecheon. This year it was held from November 6~22. For the past couple of years now, it has been a bit of a tradition to attend the festival with my boyfriend. We nearly missed it this year due to the rainy weather and our busy schedules, but luckily … Continue reading
Autumn in Seoul is always full of fun outdoor festivities. On any given weekend you can enjoy concerts, art exhibits and even flea markets. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the beautiful fall weather and scenery right before winter kicks in and you can’t stand to be standing outside for more than a few minutes. … Continue reading
The hanbok is quite possibly one of the most iconic symbols of Korean culture. It’s beauty and design has been admired all over the world and has been adapted into the designs of many fashion designers. Personally, I’ve always loved the hanbok and eagerly await any opportunity I may have to wear one (typically during … Continue reading
Doraemon is definitely one of the most popular animated characters in Asia. For anyone who is unfamiliar, Doraemon began as a Japanese manga and turned into an animated series. The main character (Doraemon) is a robot cat from the 22nd century who goes back in time to help a young boy named Nobita Nobi. What’s interesting is that … Continue reading
When Avengers: Age of Ultron came out in Korea, it was a pretty big deal. Not only was Korean actress Claudia Kim (김수현) cast as Dr. Helen Cho, but the Korean government paid close to $2 million to Marvel to ensure that Seoul would be shown in a positive light. Personally I can think of a million better … Continue reading
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