I did it! After three years, I finally got to check out the Seoul Lantern Festival. Every year I planned to see it, but I always got the dates wrong or just totally forgot. So, I finally got my chance to gaze upon the luminous wonder that is the lantern festival and it did not … Continue reading
Hello all! Sorry for the MIA status lately. I suppose my demanding schedule got the best of me, so let’s jump right back into what’s been going on in Korea. A few weeks ago my boyfriend and I finally made our way to Expo 2012 in Yeosu (after a month of rearranging schedules). It felt … Continue reading
Hello all and Happy 2012! As you may have already noticed, the world did not end (as much as stressed middle school students may have hoped for it). Although it’s a bit late, I guess I’ll start this first post by just talking about how I spent my New Years Eve. I am a human … Continue reading
What I thought was a little rainfall has apparently turned into a downpour, which in turn has transformed into a flooding all throughout Seoul and is now being called the worst rainstorm to hit South Korea in over a century. Hailing from sunny California (around the Los Angeles area), I’ve never experienced this kind of weather before and I … Continue reading
The heat of summer is upon us and what better way to cool down than with a bowl of iced noodles. 냉면 (Naeng-myun) means “cold noodles” and is a very popular dish among Koreans, particularly during the summertime. While it may be prepared differently from place to place, the basic bowl usually contains buckwheat noodles served … Continue reading
While it might not be official, I think it’s safe to say that the Korean legislators have the ultimate Fight Club. Keep in mind that every Korean man has had military training; I would say they have brought Fight Club to a pretty high level playing field. Although they don’t quite understand the discretion of the … Continue reading
Prostitution is not an uncommon sight in Korea. Although you don’t find corners littered with “working women” there are many appropriate places you can got to to fulfill your needs. Red-light districts become quite prominent at night when blow up balloons appear with a scantily clad women all over them, neon lights turn on for kissing rooms, hug rooms, … Continue reading
When it comes to stylish cafes, Korea has it all. And if you feel like something is missing… it’s probably Hello Kitty. How could you not feel complete with this Japanese feline keeping you company while sippin’ on a cup of joe with her face in it? There are three Hello Kitty Café locations in Seoul … Continue reading
It doesn’t take long for any visitor to find that the culture in Korea thrives on coffee. It’s not unlike western culture, but coffee in Korea comes with a little more style. Cafés in Korea are clean and modernly designed with a young fresh flare. They focus more on atmosphere and taste rather than convenience. You can’t … Continue reading
Red . . . the color that everyone eagerly searches for on their calendar here in Korea. With the exception of the obvious Saturday and Sunday, Red days mean one thing, Time off! So, why call them red days? Simply put, all the national holidays on every Korean calendar are marked in red. Thought provoking … Continue reading
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