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Update on Makgeolli Brewery in Chicago
TweetIn about February last year, news broke about Slow City Brewery’s intention to open America’s first makgeolli brewery. Since then, it has been all quiet on the western front and we haven’t heard...
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Initial thoughts on Studying Vietnam
TweetAs one of the last of my career chapters begins (local rap legend, male stripper, salesman, journalist, novelist, magazine publisher, international studies professor, novelist, Walmart greeter,) I...
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The Foreign/er Blog Banners
TweetIf you have read my blog for some time, you would know that I often change the picture header-image on the top. Over the years this amounts to several different headers and schemes for the layout...
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Christmas in Busan
TweetChristmas in Busan was almost as magical at home, lots of Christmas lights, weird Korean versions of popular Carols being played in shops, even the Korean equivalent of the Pound Shop stocked up...
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Maakholic – Gangnam/Apgujeong
TweetName: MaakholicLocation: Gangnam/ApgujeongRecommended by: TwitterCourtesy: SeoulinthecityWhat we have heard: Maakholic is on the upscale end of makgeolli bars, specializing in hard-to-get kinds of...
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Wolhyang – Hongdae
TweetName: WolhyangLocation: HongdaeRecommended by: Twitter/Word of MouthWhat we have heard: Wolhyang has a strong reputation no matter who we talk to as having top grade,fresh makgeolli and good...
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27 Things to Do Before I Turn 27
TweetToday is my half birthday. I remembered it was coming up a few days ago. I’m not sure if it was all the talk of New Year’s Resolutions, this blog awesome blog I came across the other day, or my...
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Meeting 5 – Moon Jar (달빛 술담) Photo Gallery
TweetOur Mamas & Papas headed to Moon Jar with a purpose…to try out their cocktails! It’s one of the most famous and popular places for upscale makgeolli in Seoul, so it’s safe to say we were...
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Gay Shorts on Smartphones Screening 1/9 through 1/26
TweetAnother screening of Gay Shorts on Smartphones has been posted over at Chingusai. Again, I doubt there are English subtitles, but it is still a fun collection of shorts.The first screening is on...
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Meeting 6 – MowMow (마우마우) Photo Gallery
TweetMowMow came highly recommended as the new place to be for makgeolli in Itaewon. It boasted some top shelf, fresh makgeolli but our Mamas & Papas weren’t overly impressed by the food variety....
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Meeting 6 – Story of the Blue Star (푸른별 주막) Photo Gallery
TweetStory of the Blue Star was a place we had been wanting to try for months, and when we did…we weren’t disappointed. If you’re looking for a place which combines a traditional makgeolli atmosphere...
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Google and KJU–Another North Korean Propaganda Coup
TweetBy Donald KirkOnce again the North Koreans are scoring a propaganda coup by exploiting the presence of a high-level American delegation. This time it’s Google Chairman Eric Schmidt traipsing off...
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Winter Camp is FINISHED!
TweetMy 4th and LAST English Winter camp ended today! This was the first time in 4 years that I was asked to teach 1st and 2nd graders and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a bit freaked out! I only...
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Holding Your Passion In Your Hands
TweetIn December, I celebrated a huge accomplishment in my life. I became a published writer in an actual, tangible magazine! This One!I feel so passionate on the topic of holistic health and living....
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Koh Samet: I wish you were here, or maybe not.
TweetI have no intention of making you jealous, but I have to inform you that I am writing this blog post from a beach chair 4 feet from the water on the small island of Koh Samet in Thailand. It is...
View Article2013 New Year’s Resolutions
Tweet Sorry, it’s a little belated! Every year I make New Year’s resolutions and use them as my goals for the year. Sometimes it works and sometimes, not so much. 2012 was a great year for me and for...
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Afternoon Tea at 티앙팡 Tea Angpang Tea Room in Edae
Tweet티앙팡 Tea Angpang or”Afternoon Tea” is an amazing hidden gem of a tea room located in the back streets of Edae!I was introduced to this cafe when I went to my first Lolita meetup here in Korea, and...
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International Penguin Festival in Geoje-do 2013
Tweet INFORMATION SHAREEvent : The 9th Geojedo International Penguin Swimming Festival website: http://geojedopenguin.co.kr/web-eng/home/?section=1 • Our Motto : Sharing Friendship and Love in the Sea...
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Chocolate Tea Truffles
TweetTea is infused into coconut milk to create a subtle decadence in these easy chocolate truffles.Chocolate Tea TrufflesServings: makes about 36 trufflesIngredients:-1/2 cup coconut milk (full...
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