Vanilla Kitchen is what I would imagine Martha Stewart’s kitchen to look like; clean cut and simple, yet warm and homey. Fresh and dried flowers can be found along the walls and on every table. Soft splashes of blues, purples and grays color the furniture and walls with a lovely feminine touch. A small library … Continue reading
Whenever I have friends or family visiting, they know they can always count on me to take them to the best food places. Of course, after a day or two in Korea there’s a good chance they’ve already maxed out on Korean BBQ and street food and are looking for uncommon Korean dishes to devour, … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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