Posted in S.Korea - Misc on Nov 25th, 2007 2 Comments »
Tis the season of flus, holiday parties, and one too many eggnogs and chocolates. Which can ultimately only lead to one too many calories and hangovers. Let’s rejuvenate our bodies, minds, and spirits with yoga and other forms of exercises. In Itaewon, an instructor has begun these following classes.
Schedule as follows: Yoga
9am, 7:30pm, 9pm on Mon - Fridays
Meditation: 8pm on Wednesdays
Taichi: 10:30am [...]
On World AIDS Day Dec 1st, a charity concert will be held at Mike’s Cabin Bar in Sinchon, Seoul. A few local foreign singers/bands are expected to perform. As part of the fundraiser, the guests are encouraged to purchase Little Traveller beaded dolls for 5,000won, which are made by the HIV infected women of Africa. 100% of the proceed goes [...]
Although I usually avoid Hongdae like the plague, recently I can’t help myself but to wonder if there are new great bars to be found. Let me tell you, this is no easy task. It’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack! But lucky for me, I am fortunate to have some great friends with a great [...]
As the name implies, an ice-made bar, which first originated in Sweden. I am sure most of you have seen the film, James Bond’s Tomorrow Never Dies, which features an ice-bar as one of the ”cool” scene backdrops. If you don’t mind the little cold, then check it out for the novelty.
The cover charge is 15,000 won which includes a [...]
Posted in S.Korea - Food on Nov 24th, 2007 No Comments »
Though I don’t recall the name of the coffee shop, I really enjoy going there located in Samcheong Dong. It’s quaint and the owners are charming and hospitable though they speak a very little Enlish. But a little they know, they still make the effort of welcoming you with a warm smile and of course, a [...]
Though Myeung Dong is a popular shopping and eating distination for the most young Korean people, I find it overwhelming with a mob of people and not keen on the most of the stores which are a reflection of the Korean fashion. But I do enjoy visiting MyeongDong Gyoja which specializes in Karguksue noodles, which is noodles cooked in special chicken [...]
