Going to Dinner in Seoul, South Korea

Choosing a Restaurant Choosing a place to have dinner in Seoul can be either an extremely difficult, or very simple task depending on how decisive you are because the streets are literally lined with endless options. While walking down any main road or side street you pass tens of dozens of Korean BBQ restaurants, grab-and-go […]

Cultural Aspects Challenging for Foreigners in Korea

Like as always, the spring semester has already kicked off, and it’s been four weeks since the school started. Many exchange students coming from all over the world are getting used to the new surroundings and unique environment in Korea. Among them, I interviewed one student who came from France. She, Elodie Vicini, and I […]

The Quest for English Literature in Seoul

There’s still something magical about bookstores. Perhaps it’s the distinct smell that old tomes have after years of service. Maybe it’s the massive walls of books that reminds us of all the knowledge there is in our world. For me, it’s the thrill of flipping through piles of books to find one that resonates with […]

The All Powerful T-Money Card

One of the most important things when arriving in a new place is learning about how you get to one place or another. All over the world there are so many ways to get around whether it is by foot, in a car, or in a rickshaw. In Seoul, the preferred method of transportation is […]

European Christmas Market

You can tell it’s that time of the year again when the Europeans living in Korea decide to put together a christmas market in anticipation of Santa’s visit. For those missing some goods from home, or those just wanting to sample international treats, the European Christmas Market held in the Seongbukcheon Fountain Square (성북천 분수광장) is […]

Palaces in SEOUL (Part 5)

Gyeonghuigung Palace (경희궁) is the last of the Five Grand Palaces of Seoul. The palace was also built during the Joseon Dynasty (조선왕조). They started constructing it at the beginning of the 17th century and finished it already six years later. It is located at the West side of the city and if translated literally, the […]

Can You Escape Indoors? (Part 2)

I caught the escape room fever and I went digging for more. I really enjoyed my time at the No Escape, I decided to check out other escape rooms. Seoul Escape to my surprise was even bigger and had a lot more to offer. Located in Hongdae, Gangnam, and Itaewon, if you’ve escaped to Seoul […]

Palaces in SEOUL (Part 4)

Changgyeong Palace (창경궁) just like the other four Seoul’s Grand Palaces is located in the central part of the city making it accessible for the visitors at any time the palace is operating. Changgyeong Palace unlike the other palaces was built during the golden era of Goryeo Dynasty (고려왕조). The palace mostly served as a Summer Palace […]