It’s already November in these parts, but Sly and I agreed that Halloween could extend through today on account that it’s still technically Halloween back in the states and because it’s…
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We returned to Korea just in time to celebrate Halloween, my favorite day of the year. I'm sure that there are lots of events going on tonight (or maybe they already…
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While in Seoul, we stayed in the un-trendy, (former) blue-collar part of Mapo-gu, right next to “Mapo BBQ Alley” which is an area known for its Korean bbq, and in particular,…
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On a rainy weekend this past summer, we met up with some of our Korean friends at a local coffee shop and made plans to rent a place in nearby Biesulsan. Over…
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brainnnnssssssss It’s that time of year again. Time for pumpkin spiced everything, borderline-slutty Halloween costumes, teeth-rotting candy, and of course, my 2016 annual list of scary Halloween movies. *Cue spooky music*…
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Most of the time when I hear about other foreigners’ experiences with “weird,” “strange” or “bizarre” Korean food” I sort of roll my eyes. Bibimbop, lettuce wrapped beef, and green onion pancakes…
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Up until the end of the Korean War, Sokcho was a part of North Korea. When the war ended, the borders were redrawn, families were split, and Sokcho officially became part…
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Jalgachi Seafood Market, otherwise known as the place where people eat live baby octopus, is Korea's largest fish market of its kind. In search of a particular restaurant, we entered one…
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Buddha's birthday is one of my most favorite times of year in Korea. Colorful lanterns begin to pop up everywhere, decorating bridges and adorning buildings. Rows and rows of glowing lanterns…