Light Up the Night
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…
Around the World in a Day
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.…
Ringing in the New Year in a New Way
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…
My Weathered Seoul
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…
Beat the Heat with a Bowl of Noodles
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…
South Korea Establishes Fight Club
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…
Prostitution Takes a Stand
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…
Hello Coffee, Hello Kitty
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…
Is there a Dr. in the Café?
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…
Red (Day)zed
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…
