When most people think of Korea (whether they’ve been there or not) there are always a few things that immediately come to mind: hanbok, BBQ, K-pop, etc. However, no matter who you’re talking to, kimchi is always on the top of that list. 김치 (Kimchi) is Korea’s national dish. It is a traditional Korean side dish that consists of fermented vegetables and seasonings. It is … Continue reading Kimchi Reinvented: Modern Korean Food
I have always been a bit of an Otaku. I love all things anime, manga and video game related! Back in college I used to work at some anime stores (which was awesome). I wore geeky tees, hoodies and hats to work and, on occasion, some minor cosplay items like Naruto headbands or Totoro ears. I even attended Anime Expo back in LA (in full cosplay … Continue reading Cosplay in Korea: Tea Party with Alice
Fads are always coming and going in Korea: fashion fads, hair fads and even food fads! The newest snacking craze, churros, have caught the attention of the masses as of late. One might think that if you’ve tried one churro then you’ve tried them all, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. There are plenty of churro stands that appear to have popped up … Continue reading Mr. Churro: A Love Story
As its name suggests, cafe B-hind lies tucked away behind the hustle and bustle of Hapjeong’s cafe street. At first glance, you may think it to be just another ordinary cafe, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Once inside, there’s an embracing laid back, somewhat vintage, musically themed atmosphere. This 13 year old cafe was created as a sort of haven for people to relax and study … Continue reading Cafe B-hind
As I’ve mentioned before, 홍대 (Hongdae) is one of the most heavily fashion-oriented districts in Seoul. Due to the strong influence of the students from 홍익대학교 (Hongik University), the arts university after which the area is named, hip-hop/urban fashion is particularly popular. Hoodies, Snap-backs, padded vests and boots are all popular and comfortable items worn by both guys and girls. For this photoshoot, I decided to … Continue reading Urban Jungle
홍대 (Hongdae) is definitely Seoul’s prime location for for all things young, new and trendy. On any given day you can find indie bands playing, b-boy battles ensuing or artists drawing caricatures all outside on the streets. Being situated around an arts university, it’s no wonder there’s so much excitement. It really has a particular charm that calls to graffiti artists, hip-hop dancers and urban fashionistas. … Continue reading Writings on the Wall
If you’ve browsed around my blog, there should be no doubt in your mind that I’m definitely a dog person. I LOVE dogs of every breed shape and size, but to be honest… occasionally I have an itch that only a cat can scratch. While I don’t think I could ever be a cat owner I do think they’re pretty cute. I like the rumbling … Continue reading A Day of Cat-astrophic Proportions: 청춘 고양이
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 spicy sauce it is glazed with. It’s so delicious and quite possibly my most favorite Korean street food! I could eat it all day, every day if I had it my way. While you can get … Continue reading Hidden Treasures: Hong Cup
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 little quiet time in the afternoon or a lovely breakfast in the morning with my other half. There is something very quaint and calming about this place. Perhaps it’s the charming white and teal color … Continue reading The One and Only: The Famous Lamb
Things have really been heating up here in Seoul as summer continues to drag on. While I’ve always found myself to be more of a winter gal, I can honestly say I do see some of summer’s redeeming qualities (weather not included). One of my most favorite of these qualities would definitely be the fashion! Fashion in Seoul is ever changing and so unique that it … Continue reading Le Bunny Bleu
When Julie Andrews sang a song of her favorite things, I have a thing or two she may have missed; one of them being brunch! I love breakfast, but far to often my random and sometimes hectic schedule doesn’t permit me to indulge in this morning ritual of bliss. So for me, and others like me, brunch was created. The joy of having breakfast in … Continue reading Brunch: The Most Important Meal of the Day
When I have a lot to do and need to find a cafe to nest in for a couple of hours, I try to look for a laid back place where I can have a light meal, good coffee and maybe even a little dessert after. These are not exactly easy things to find all in one place and I’m actually quite picky on top … Continue reading Apple of My Pie: Zera’s Cafe
