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Chats in Korea

A British Expat living in Seoul, South Korea.

Travel, food and attraction tips, and information on Korea and the World!

The Dark Side of the Korean Wave

The Korean Wave or 'Hallyu' is more evident than ever. Korean exports such as K-Dramas, K-Beauty and K-Pop are taking the world by storm,...

Seoul Hotels: The Mondrian, Itaewon

I had seen this hotel on Instagram, and was looking forward to staying there. It looked very stylish and modern, and the food looked...

Seoul Food: Myeongdong Kyoja

This restaurant is famous as it is in the Michelin Guide and serves only four dishes at reasonable prices. It is most known for kalguksu...

Cool Seoul Cafes: Picniq

Sometimes we all need some wobbly pancakes to brighten the day. Luckily, Picniq in Hongdae has you covered. Located along the Gyeongui...

Cool Seoul Cafes: Cafe Sanmotoonge

Sometimes you have to go to a bit of effort to get a reward. This is definitely the case to get to Cafe Sanmotoonge, as it is up one...

Living in Korea: Instagram vs Reality

There is a huge difference between visiting a country and living there. I visited Korea three times before deciding to move there, and I...

Seoul Hotels: Pharos Tourist Hotel, Jamsil

This hotel, tucked away in Jamsil, holds a surprising secret. It’s not much to look at from the outside, in fact, we nearly missed it...

Seoul Hotels: The Pacific, Myeongdong, Seoul

As Seoul hotels go, this is a little gem in the heart of Myeongdong. We saw it on our two previous trips and decided to stay there as it...

Korean Healthcare, or 'Why am I Naked in front of Strangers?

I have had the misfortune to visit both hospital clinics, the ER, and two Womens Clinics all in the two months I have lived here. More...