Sweets For Your Sweet

Sweets For Your Sweet

Valentine's Day is almost here! While this day typically puts a good deal of stress on the guys back stateside… in Korea it is the girls who must go to…
A Nostalgic Tea Time: Trinitea

A Nostalgic Tea Time: Trinitea

Down one of the many alleys near 이대역 (Edae Station) lies a quaint little cottage, like something out of a fairytale. If someone told me that at some point seven…
A Modern Traditional Korean Birthday

A Modern Traditional Korean Birthday

Last month I celebrated yet another wonderful birthday with my boyfriend. As is our tradition, he surprised me with wonderful dining experience at a special new restaurant. This year he…
Romance in Seoul

Romance in Seoul

Every year, for my boyfriend's birthday I like to do something special that is uniquely catered to his tastes. Now if you've been with someone as long as he and…
Hidden Treasures: Hong Cup

Hidden Treasures: Hong Cup

컵닭 or "Cup Chicken," is the heavenly mix of boneless fried chicken pieces, tater tots and 떡 (rice cake). The secret to this particular snack food is the sweet and…
Monster Cupcakes

Monster Cupcakes

Continuing with my quest to fill you with the spirit of Halloween, I can finally share a place with you that I have kept on the back burner for quite…
Princess for a Day

Princess for a Day

Playing dress-up was a big part of my childhood. I was always fascinated with theatrics and the idea of being able to be someone else. Growing up, my mom would…
The One and Only: The Famous Lamb

The One and Only: The Famous Lamb

The Famous Lamb is a lovely little cafe tucked away in one of the many back alleys of 홍대 (Hongdae). It's here that I like to retreat to for a…
Ellie House

Ellie House

Korea has become quite well known for its pet cafes, especially among tourists. Dog and cat cafes can be found all over Seoul, but that doesn't mean they are all…