Italian restaurants are a dime a dozen in Korea. It seems like everywhere I turn, there’s a new “authentic” Italian pizza or pasta place opening up. Needless to say I’ve been disappointed one too many times and am hardly ever in the mood for Italian these days. However, for a while now my boyfriend has been raving about this amazing new Sicilian restaurant. We’d been … Continue reading Authentic Sicilian Cuisine: Ciuri Ciuri
For as long as I can remember my boyfriend and I have always wanted to take a ferry cruise along the Han River, but could never find a special enough reason to go. Well, Last month we celebrated our 10 year anniversary. We haven’t exactly celebrated every anniversary up till now, but we figured sharing a decade together is definitely something worth celebrating. So, we decided to finally book … Continue reading Dating in Korea: Hangang Dinner Cruise
이태원 (Itaewon) is know as one of the most heavily expat populated areas in Seoul. As such, it is also home to some pretty amazing eating establishments. If you’re looking to find a wide range of diverse and authentic restaurants, this is the place to be. Although I don’t visit Itaewon often, it seems like every time I do drop by there is a new … Continue reading Crepe Diem: P’tit Paris
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 decided to take me to a place hidden down a remote alley behind 덕수궁 (Deoksugung) called 콩두 (Congdu). Looking at it from the outside, it appeared to be just a typical traditional Korean house or 한옥 (hanok). … Continue reading A Modern Traditional Korean Birthday
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 I have been together, it may become a little difficult to think of new things to do. So this year, I decided to him to one of the most romantic spots in Seoul, N. Seoul … Continue reading Romance in Seoul
Valentine’s Day in the states is a time for people to shower each other with gifts and affection. It’s a time to reaffirm your love to not only to your significant other but also family and friends. With couples, it’s also more of the man’s responsibility to plan a romantic evening/ day. I would have to say that that a lot of pressure lies on … Continue reading Valentine’s Day the Korean Way
