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Category: Korea

  • Rice Wine Shenanigans in Seoul

    Rice Wine Shenanigans in Seoul

    Okay, I could have called this post “Makgeolli Making in Seoul”, but unless you have been to Korea chances are you wouldn’t have a clue what I was talking about. Besides, I think shenanigans gives it a very fun vibe, which it was. Sit back, relax and let me tell you about my little adventure…

  • TWIGA — A Taste of South Africa in Seoul

    On the train into Seoul last Sunday I daydreamed of South African cuisine. Beyond steak and suasages, I had no idea what to expect. I was looking forward to being surprised, and I was; pleasantly! Located on the 5th floor of a nondescript building directly across the street from the Saudi Embassy in Itaewan, I…

  • Korean Dakkochi for Foodie Tuesday

    Korean Dakkochi for Foodie Tuesday

    This is my contribution to Foodie Tuesday, hosted by Inside Journeys.  Some of you will remember this photo from recent a  Travel Photo Thursday. Moo Ping, one of Chiang Mai’s most popular street food, and my breakfast of choice this past winter. Moo Ping Dakkochi In Korea we have Dakkochi (dak=chicken/kochi=skewers), Korean chicken skewers; one…

  • Zelen Bulgarian Restaurant in Seoul, for Foodie Tuesday

    Zelen Bulgarian Restaurant in Seoul, for Foodie Tuesday

    This is my contribution to Foodie Tuesday, hosted by Inside Journeys. If you missed last week’s Food Tuesday you can take a peek here 🙂 When I’m in Korea I usually venture into Seoul once a month to eat, drink, and laugh with a group of likeminded expat boomers. We almost always choose a foreign…