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…

InterContinental Hotels Group: “Sex and the City” Edition

https://www.instagram.com/p/8bY9pQByUr/ You may have clicked on this article thinking it would be about New York City and our four fashionable friends, Charlotte, Miranda, Samantha, and Carrie. While I do love thinking about the food, fashion, and luxury of The Big Apple, Abu Dhabi is certainly the way to go when reenacting any of the moments…

Happy, Healthy, Fit: Easy Weight Loss Tips!

Easy Weight Loss Tips! While relationship weight gain can be avoided, it’s not always fun to keep a strict diet and work out when dating.  When H was in town I knew we wouldn’t have long together, so I took him to some of my favourite restaurants.  We went to Guilty Pleasure, Braai Republic, and enough other…

SeoulFood: Min’s Kitchen Seoul

https://www.instagram.com/p/BMWCce0jFEq/ Min’s Kitchen Seoul On a chilly Thursday night in Seoul there are a surprisingly high number of ways to warm up.  Soju and Korean BBQ most often top that list.  I, however, find that I really enjoy a warm atmosphere with good friends, conversation, and great food.  Enter Linda of Linda Goes East, a travel…

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…

InterContinental Hotels Group near NYC’s Top 10 Attractions

Photographer: Steve Richey New York City is one of those magical places which has something for everyone.  Back in 2011 I was convinced that I’d be taking a Master’s degree at New York University.  I was supposed to stay with a friend of mine while in town for my audition, but her place had to be…

SeoulFood: Pakito Taberna Española

Spanish Food in Seoul Spanish food isn’t something you’d expect to find readily available in Korea.  Pakito Taberna Española was a great little restaurant in Hongdae (closed now 🙁 wahhh) when you’re craving Spanish food in Seoul.  It’s a hidden gem where you’ll find jamon, chorizo, paella, pintxos, and wine!  We went in on a…

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…

I Dream in Skyscanner: Tangerang, Indonesia

  https://www.instagram.com/p/BKo9L4ahNMm/   How to Have Fun in Tangerang! Tangerang, Indonesia is a satellite city of Jakarta and there is a lot to do, see, and explore in the city. The manufacturing and industrial hub is loved by tourists for its warm and sunny climate. There is a lot to do and explore in the…

InterContinental Hotels Group: Nashville’s Best Downtown Foodie Favorites

Over the past five years, several friends of mine have moved from Vancouver and Toronto to Nashville. This classic haven for musicians also offers a diverse set of attractions for partiers, artists, tourists, the LGBT community, and foodies! I’ve often considered checking out this musical city, but Nashville needs something a little different from my…

Seoulfood: Braai Republic Itaewon

https://www.instagram.com/p/BH9hts-gAQ3/ For a long time I’ve wanted to share a magical little place in Itaewon (Seoul) called Braai Republic.  Introduced to me by he who mustn’t be named back in May, I’ve now been to the restaurant at least 6 or 7 times.  This South African spot is fairly unassuming, and unless you knew where to…

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…