In January and February I was doing a lot of…Seoul searching. I was deliberating between heading back to Canada, traveling, and staying in South Korea. I had been nursing a broken heart for a couple of months and felt like I really didn’t know where to turn. Fellow blogger, Gillian Witter came to my rescue one…
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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…
Vineworks Korea
Anyone who knows me well knows I have a fondness for wine. My personal perspective on wine is that the best bottle is quite simply the one you enjoy. I seem to have found a kindred spirit in Ian Ashworth, Founder and Proprietor of Vineworks Korea! Vineworks Korea Vineworks Korea has been going strong for…
SeoulFood: CraftBros Tap House & Bottle Shop (Apgujeong Bar)
Finding a spot in Gangnam where you can relax and catch up with a friend can often be overwhelming. South of the Han there are SO many cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs, lounges, and hofs that making a decision can be infuriating. If you’re looking for an after-work hangout, CraftBros Bottle & Tap House is a great Apgujeong…
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: Nami Island
Our Romantic Nami Island (남이섬 종합휴양지) Getaway! Just a couple of hours outside the city center of Seoul sits Nami Island. This small, half-moon shaped island in Chuncheon, South Korea is a great place for friends, families, and couples to visit year-round. It was even a magical day in the rain! We got up around 8 AM and…
Seoul Staycations: Hotel Maui DDM
As an English Teacher living in Korea, my lodgings aren’t exactly where or what I thought they’d be at 29. When I was invited for a Seoul Staycation at the Hotel Maui DDM (Dongdaemun) I leaped at the opportunity. Want to get in on the action? There’s a special discount for mentioning The Toronto Seoulcialite. Scroll…
Candidly Kate: My instagram vacation was faked
I faked my instagram vacation. The day before my Chuseok holiday began I was feeling pretty stressed out. I couldn’t shake this nagging feeling that something was wrong. View this post on Instagram Seriously? 3,000 posts? I guess I like you, #instagram. • • • • • • • • #Seoul #Itaewon #travelblogger #travelblog #igpossetravels #wearetravelgirls…
Am I an Expat Travel Burnout?
Am I an expat travel burnout? I’m beginning to think I might be. Tomorrow night I’m leaving Seoul to travel to Nanjing, Taipei, and Qingdao. I’ll be taking 4 flights in 5 days. What am I thinking? What was I thinking booking circular flights for such a short period of time? I feel nervous because…
Great Spring & Summer Date Spots in Seoul
The blogs I read before coming to Korea all had one particular common post that kind of irks me now that I live here. The majority of them stated that a single, straight woman over the age of 21 or 22 would have a tough time dating.
…and they’re off (-track Horse Racing at Walkerhill)
Let’s Run: A case where going “Off Track” is a good thing.
The new facilities at the Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul, which opened Friday June 3rd, 2016, are clean and quiet. This is a far cry from what I would have imagined having been to some of the casinos throughout Asia. A few juicy details to note before jumping into the nitty-gritty.