Dalgona Coffee Ingredients: 2 tbsp Instant Coffee 2 tbsp Sugar (I used “Swerve” sugar-free sweetener) 2 tbsp Hot Water (Make sure it’s actually hot!) 1/2 Cup Milk (I used Unsweetened Almond Milk) How to Make Dalgona Coffee: Combine Instant Coffee, Sugar, and Hot Water and whip until frothy and golden brown. An electric whisk will…
Category: Expat Life in Korea
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…
Staying in Sabah – Deal: Dock In Hostel Kota Kinabalu
Where to Stay in Kota Kinabalu: Dock In Hostel near KK Airport When arriving in Kota Kinabalu on a red-eye fight from Seoul, the last thing I wanted to do was take an eternity finding my bearings. At 2 AM I got a GrabCar from the Kota Kinabalu Airport to Dock In Hostel in under…
Cya Later, Seoul: Things I’ll Miss About Korea
So Long, Korea! My life here has been incredible, but even in Neverland you’ll find you have your ups and downs. Last week, to the dismay of many on Facebook, I wrote about the things I hate about living as a foreigner (expat) in Korea. This week, on a more positive note, I’m sharing just…
Peace Out Seoulmates: 15 Things I Hate About Korea
Deuces, Korea! In March of 2018, I’ll be leaving Korea. After 1 year in Busan and nearly 2 years in Seoul it’s time to bid adieu to the Land of Morning Calm. I’ve had plenty of amazing travel experiences and local opportunities, dating blunders, and hagwon hells in Korea. There’s plenty to love, but everyone loves…
Seoul Food: Summer Lane Cafe – Brunch in Seoul (Itaewon)
Summer Lane Cafe – A Hidden Gem for Brunch in Seoul! I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to find my perfect brunch in Seoul! More than that, I can’t believe that someone else dreamed up my ideal Eggs Benedict. Even more perfect? It’s a 5 minute walk from my place on the Kyungnidan…
Seoulcialites: Dr. Tony Garrett, Kiwi Chamber
Saturday May 20th (in Seoul) and Saturday June 3rd (in Busan) the Kiwi Chamber will be hosting its well-known New Zealand Wine Festival! In advance of this special event, get to know a little about Dr. Tony Garrett, Chairman of The Kiwi Chamber (aka the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce). What originally brought you to…
Seoul Food: Oh! Poutine – Itaewon
Oh Poutine: Canadian Comfort Food in Seoul, South Korea As a Canadian, I have a bias on how cheese curds have to be made. They have to be slightly melty, definitely chunky, and above all: they have to squeak! Thankfully, I share this bias with Ellie of Oh Poutine in Itaewon, Seoul. She spends 6-7…
Expats in Korea – Seoulcialites: Anuj Madan
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…
AsiaTravChat Q&A on Twitter!
Welcome to #ASIATRAVCHAT – a Q & A based on traveling and living as expats in Asia. The goal is to make new friends, follow interesting accounts, and connect with others you might meet on your travels! We’re thrilled to have the chance to learn more about other bloggers throughout Asia, tour operators, experiences, hotels,…
SeoulFood: The Sool Gallery
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNDMvPOD-Hp/?taken-by=torontoseoulcialite A couple of weeks ago, The Sool Gallery hosted a blogger tasting event in partnership with Star Lengas of 87 Pages. The Sool Gallery is a space in Insadong which will soon be moving South of the river (Gangnam). https://www.instagram.com/p/BNDMvPOD-Hp/ Insadong is one of Seoul’s most popular tourist destinations, so make sure to check…
Seoul Secrets: Trick-Eye Museum 서울 트릭아이미술관
The Trick-Eye Museum Seoul (서울 트릭아이미술관) is a great place to spend an afternoon. We checked it out on a Sunday, but it would be the perfect place to have a little fun before dinner, drinks, and party-time any day in Seoul. We went to The Trick-Eye Museum in Seoul before venturing over to Pakito Taberna Espanola and had…