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,...
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Jun 19, 20233 min read
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...
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Jun 19, 20232 min read
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...
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Jun 18, 20232 min read
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...
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Jun 18, 20232 min read
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...
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Jun 17, 20234 min read
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...
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Jun 14, 20232 min read
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...
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Jun 11, 20232 min read
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...
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Jun 10, 20235 min read
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...
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May 11, 20232 min read
Living in Seoul: Hanging out in Coffee Shops with Laptops
I don’t concentrate well in my apartment. The cats see it as a personal challenge to spend as much time as possible with their butts on...
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Apr 26, 20232 min read
Cool Cafes: The Mi Three (Itaewon)
This tiny cafe is located close to Noksapyeong subway station in Itaewon. Climb up a steep little road and look out for the sign with the...
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Apr 26, 20235 min read
How to Move to Korea: Could You and Should You?
On social media I have noticed a lot of people recently that have a dream of moving to Korea, usually Seoul, and are curious about how to...
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Mar 25, 20232 min read
Seoul Eats: Gwangjang Market
Gwangjang Market is ground zero for most foodie tourists when they visit Seoul. It is hyped as THE place to go to experience Seoul street...
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Mar 25, 20231 min read
Cool Cafes: Bakers Table (Itaewon)
In International Itaewon, this German cafe restaurant offers a taste of Europe to locals and expats alike. As you enter your eyes are...
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Mar 25, 20232 min read
Cool Cafes: Grandpa Factory (Seongsu)
This cafe is found along one of the streets of ‘Seoul’s Brooklyn’ as it is termed these days. A neighborhood that used to be home to the...
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Mar 25, 20232 min read
Cool Cafes: Greem Cafe (2D Cafe) Hongdae
There are so many cafes in Seoul that each one is trying to do something different to get the edge. Greem Cafe is firmly on the tourist...
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Mar 25, 20233 min read
Apartment Hunting in Seoul
Apartment hunting in Seoul has been an….experience. I had done a lot of research online, and asked to see some properties with two...
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Mar 25, 20233 min read
Day Trips from Seoul- Nami Island
Nami Island is a popular day trip for tourists staying in Seoul. Companies such as Klook regularly run this popular trip, often combined...
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Jan 28, 20232 min read
Mid Life Crisis Madness?
Some people get to middle age and buy a fancy car or dye their hair purple. Me, I quit my job and planned a move halfway across the world...
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