Hanok Tea & Coffee Shop: Cafe LN (카페 루덴로켄)

One of my favorite things to when I’m in Samcheong-dong (삼청동) is have tea in a traditional Korean house, aka a hanok. Actually, there are quite a few hidden spots down the quiet alleyways away from the hustle and bustle of Seoul’s fast paced life. Some are modern style coffee shops wrapped in the traditional exterior of a hanok, while others preserve the charm of traditional … Continue reading Hanok Tea & Coffee Shop: Cafe LN (카페 루덴로켄)

La Belle Maman (라벨르마망): Spring Time Bliss

While many of my posts revolve around my foodie experiences in Seoul, I do tend to have great food experiences outside of Seoul as well. In fact, one of my favourite dessert spots is located in the Bundang area near 정자역(Jeongja Station). La Belle Maman is a lovely little French pâtisserie that I had the pleasure of discovering when it first opened its doors. After that I … Continue reading La Belle Maman (라벨르마망): Spring Time Bliss

Cosplay in Korea: Tea Party with Alice

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