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The Weird Thing About Korean Bathrooms
TweetOr rather, things. Or rather, Alfred.Sorry, that is a joke with an incredibly narrow scope, but I'll leave it in and see if anyone gets it. Maybe I'll give you a prize.ANYWAYS. I figured that...
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Protectors of an Ancient Time
Protectors of an Ancient Time Tweet Originally Published at TeyMarieAstudillo.comToday, we have satellites, aircraft, bombs, guns – a whole slew of modern warfare technology that countries use to...
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The Ryukyu Islands, Japan.
The Ryukyu Islands, Japan. TweetIt feels like a long time since I was in Malaysia and Singapore in February and I almost feel like I’ve forgotten to write a blog post since then. The last few months...
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Registration for September 6th Meeting Open!!
TweetIt’s amazing what can turn up when trawling Naver for new makgeolli places to try. We stumbled apon this small (very small) but very white little makgeolli bar in Sindorim that seems to be...
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Damotori ‘H’ – (다모토리 ‘ㅎ’) (Haebangcheon)
TweetName: Damotori H (다모토리 ‘ㅎ’) Location: Haebangcheon Reviewed by: Mama Julia Thoughts: Damotori is the staple makgeolli bar for the Haebangcheon and surrounding neighborhood. It has a cozy and...
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Wolhyang – Seogyo dong (월향 2호점)
TweetName: Wolhyang (월향)Location: Seogyo-dongReviewed by: Mama Julia & Papa DanThoughts: Wolhyang is one of the largest and most reputable chains for makgeolli. They carry an extensive range of...
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Wolhyang – Itaewon (월향 3호점)
Tweet Name: Wolhyang (월향)Location: ItaewonReviewed by: Mama JuliaThoughts: Wolhyang is one of the largest and most reputable chains for makgeolli. They carry an extensive range of makgeolli from all...
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The Weekend Warrior’s Guide to… Siem Reap
TweetWith the city’s innumerable temples, overeager moto drivers, unofficial tour guides, flocks of one-dollar kids, and absurd humidity, 48 hours in Siem Reap can be a rather beguiling experience for...
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Love is like Ice, it will Trick you! - Unique museums in Seoul.
Tweet4th episode with our dearest friend, Charly!She went to explore the most unique and popular museums right now in Seoul. If you want to have some fun then this is the place for you.In the middle of...
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Learn How to Pronounce Korean
TweetBy the way, there's only one day left to check out the project for my new book, "Korean Made Simple 2" on...
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Sampling Seoul: A Night Dining Tour with O'ngo Food Communications
Sampling Seoul: A Night Dining Tour with O'ngo Food Communications TweetKorean cuisine, much like the country's people, is vibrant, flavorful, eclectic and packs a lot of punch. It's so diverse that...
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Parade Celebrating 20 Years of Chingusai (Between Friends)
TweetIf you missed gay pride this June or are in need of a second parade, come out to Jongno tomorrow to celebrate 20 years of Chingusai (one of Korea's gay rights groups).The parade starts at 7...
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Reading List: The Pollen of Flowers and The Subversive Strain in Modern...
TweetAdam Nicholson at All Over Korea wrote an article recently on The Pollen of Flowers (화분), which is apparently one of the first films to contain a gay relationship in Korean film. The film sounds...
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Woljeongsa Temple – 월정사 (Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do)
TweetThe Nine-Tier Stone Pagoda at Woljeongsa Temple.Hello Again Everyone!!Woljeongsa Temple, which is located in Odaesan National Park, means “Moon Vitality Temple,” in English. It was first founded...
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Seoul's Video Game Alley
Seoul's Video Game Alley in TweetAttention Gamers: IF you haven’t been to Video Game Alley yet- RUN THERE! Game consoles from every generation and games can be found here!Happy Market Monday! We’re...
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Should the US Retrench from South Korea, part 1: Yes
Should the US Retrench from South Korea, part 1: Yes TweetThis is a re-up of a debate couplet on the US position in South Korea, which I wrote for the Lowy Institute. Part one, the reasons for US...
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An Overview of the Poets of the Hamlets and Streets – Classical Chinese...
TweetIn Kim Hongdo’s (金弘道, 김홍도, 1745-1806?) famous painting of a Confucian private school, children of lower class (left row) and gentry families (right row) are seen seated in the same...
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Live Theater: The Pride in Seoul
TweetAlexi Kaye Campbell's The Pride is running in Seoul through November 1st. The Pride's official website has the following synopsis of the play:Philip, Oliver and Sylvia exist in a complex love...
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#citygram
TweetYou won’t be surprised to hear that I’m still Instagramming away. The topic has changed, of course, and as has my user ID. Seeing as I’m no longer in Korea being Conzie in Korea just didn’t seem...
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Back to reality.
TweetI can't believe its been two weeks in Singapore already!I still can't get used to the humid weather, I crave for rice and seaweed everyday, and I miss my pup. The first two weeks were all about...
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