When commuting in Seoul you are constantly reminded how having a good face 얼짱 is a major concern in Korea. Plastic surgery ads are plastered all over the subway with incredible before & after pictures, telling us there is a … Continue reading
At first South Korea and coffee don’t seem to have much in common… Until you go to Seoul. The city thrives with a strong coffee culture and literally thousands of coffee shops! From all the different chains (Tom N Toms, … Continue reading
At the occasion of Chuseok I visited Bongwon 봉원사, the Buddhist temple located near Yonsei University. Many families were gathering for prayer and to commemorate loved ones that have passed. The site has many beautiful buildings, each decorated with sculptures, paintings and … Continue reading
With fall comes Chuseok 추석, the Korean harvest festival! Also known as Hangawi 한가위, it is one of the most important holidays in Korea. Following the lunar calendar it falls on the 15th day of the 8th month, close to … Continue reading
It feels good to be back in Seoul and enjoy the summer weather in one of the liveliest neighborhoods… Hongdae, home of Korean indie musicians and artists!
