Tag Archives for Korea
Trash to Treasure Decor
Over the summer, my kids started bringing home these fun plastic doohickeys. And since they look a lot like the expanding atom toys I had seen in the Discovery Channel store as a kid, I often wondered why they were … Continue reading
Small Wonders in Sea Glass
The ocean is a miracle, both constant and ever-changing; and the best part is, you never know what will come from it. Literally anything is possible! That said, since moving to Korea, sea glass collecting has been an amazingly satisfying … Continue reading
Seoul’s Hot Spot Coffee Shops
As a night-owl writer and coffee enthusiast since high school, my greatest comfort since moving to Seoul, as well as the most surprising thing, has been the sheer abundance of chain coffee shops, as well as numerous independent cafes. And … Continue reading
The Temple Next Door
One day, amidst all the election madness of the previous weeks, I took a soothing stroll through one of the two “safe spaces” I often go to when in need of mind-mending solitude: Gyeongguksa Temple, located just blocks from where … Continue reading
Seoul’s Soul in Street Food
There’s something about street food. It’s always there, everywhere. Especially when you need it the most, but do not have time to cook or sit down for a meal. In fact, quick eats served by friendly, quirky street vendors in … Continue reading