Seoul Bucket List: 5 Things You Need to Experience Seoul is one of the biggest cities in the world and one of the best places you will ever visit in Asia. It’s a beautiful melting pot of culture, art, history, shopping, and dining. The capital city of South Korea is best known for its impressive…
Author: Kate
Kate Carter Hickey is a travel-blogger and social media expert based in Korea. After spending a year in Busan teaching, writing, and acting, she has moved to Seoul to continue the adventure Blogging and Vlogging under The Toronto Seoulcialite brand.
Skills include: Sales, Marketing, Promotions, Event Planning (Prospecting, Sales, Planning, Staffing, and Management), Social Media Strategy and Customization, as well as Bar and Restaurant Consulting. Freelance Writing and Editing services available in addition to Travel, Food, Beverages (Wine, Beer, Spirits, and Cocktails), Fitness, Fashion, and Beauty Blogging.
Making FFETCH Happen – Toronto’s New Wine, Booze, and Snack Delivery Service
Start Trying to Make FFETCH Happen About a month ago I was invited to a launch party for a company called FFETCH. The party was promptly cancelled due to venue issues, but my intrigue remained. What was “FFETCH” beyond a nod to the instant cult classic “Mean Girls”? I looked it up online and found…
Slow Down in Sabah: Jari Jari Spa
Jari Jari Spa – the perfect place to slow down! My trip to Borneo was jam-packed! I stayed at 3 different styles of hostels and hotels and visited yet another resort all in 4 nights. I learned an incredible amount about nature in Kota Kinabalu and the wildlife within. By the start of my 4th…
Think Dating in Toronto is Scary? Try Legends of Horror at Casa Loma!
Legends of Horror Last night, Siren Communications and Liberty Entertainment Group invited me to a massive media event and party! This event was a little bit different than the luxurious, sophisticated events they normally throw. Well, at least in the beginning! Legends of Horror is a trip to Casa Loma like no other. With the…
Sweaty Sundays: My Re-Commit to Fit at Big Hit Kickboxing Studios
Big Hit Kickboxing Studios I’m a mess. At this point in time I feel like a bit of a fraud because I crushed my goals in Korea, and have completely negated the work I put into getting healthy in the 5 months since I’ve returned home. Guys – I’m fat again. I lost a total…
Toronto Gym Alternatives for Busy Fitness Buffs
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Play and Stay in KK: SPLURGE at Gaya Island Resort Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Gaya Island Resort Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia If my short, magical stay in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysian Borneo) taught me anything, it’s that service is of utmost importance, the people are incredibly friendly, they all seem to be amazing singers, and there’s no shortage of things to do! My first couple of days gave me a deal…
The Secret: How to Make Money Blogging (Without EVER Writing)
How to Make Money Blogging Ever since I moved to Seoul, South Korea, I have had a number of people ask me how to make money blogging. Some of these people were talented writers without URL’s, some were experts in the field of Korean beauty. Most of these people had a variety of things in…
The New Zealand Wine Festival is Back – and Sold out in Seoul!
New Zealand Wine Festival Last year I was invited by the Kiwi Chamber of Commerce to attend their prestigious New Zealand Wine Festival. Held annually in Seoul and in Busan, it’s a great opportunity to get out and meet other local wine enthusiasts. The crowd was a little bit older (and considerably more mature) than…
Escapism Has Landed: EscapismTO’s Launch @ Assembly Chef’s Hall
Escapism Toronto Launch Party Well, beaches, I’m back in Toronto after 3 years Seoulcialiting it up in Korea. Over 1,000 days have gone by, but the agency launch parties haven’t changed a bit. Most of the faces look the same and the dress-code of hobo-chic vs. try-hards continues to identify who is on the list…
Seoul Food: Homeboy Seoul: Pop-Up Round II
The Toronto Seoulcialite team is a HUGE fan of HOMEBOY Seoul. Tuesday April 17th they hosted their 2nd pop-up in Itaewon at Vatos Urban Tacos’ event space in Seoul: Urban Collective. We recently interviewed HOMEBOY Seoul founder Matt Lee in advance of this pop-up. Michael Jun-Hyuk Lee was on hand at the event last week…
Expats in Korea – Seoulcialites: Matt Lee HOMEBOY Seoul
HOMEBOY Seoul (Part of Expats in Korea: Seoulcialites) Being an expat in Korea, we’re often pigeon-holed into 2 categories: Teacher or Military. There are so many people doing original and interesting things in Seoul! In this new series, I’d like to introduce you to some creative people I’ve been lucky to meet. They may have started their professional journeys as teachers…