At 1 o’clock this afternoon, the skies of South Korea were silent. All planes were prohibited from either taking off … More
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Cafe Review: Cafe Onion, Gwangjang Market
“Guys. GUYS. I found the fourth Onion.” I had seen the Instagram posts about a fourth Cafe Onion but assumed, … More
In the Aftermath of the Itaewon Tragedy
These are links to news and op-ed pieces about the tragedy in Itaewon. These are by no means the only … More
Cafe Review: Blue Bottle, Samcheong Hanok
By reservation only, it’s Blue Bottle’s Samcheong Hanok cafe. “A setting where traditional and modernism coexist Around the corner of … More
Prayers for Itaewon
Please keep everyone affected by the tragedy in Itaewon in your thoughts and prayers.
Rubber Ducky, You’re the One…
Get yourself some friends willing to travel with you into downtown Seoul to visit an 18-meter-tall inflatable rubber duck. This … More
Korean Laundromat
Recently, two laundromats popped up in my neighborhood. Here’s a quick tour and how they’re different from laundromats in the … More
Remembering Sara Holmes
Sara Holmes, aka “HojuSara”, passed away in early September of 2022 after a short, yet fierce, battle with leukemia. Sara … More
Café Review: Café Onion, Mia
Café Onion, Mia, was actually the first Café Onion I visited in Korea. Located in the Mia district of Seoul, … More
Book Review: Concerning My Daughter, Kim Hye-Jin
“Knowing that this is the reality for the majority is no comfort to me. Rather, knowing my daughter is one … More