Eat a Lunch Box and Save the Market

by Justine // August 10, 2012 // 2 Comments

Eating in Seoul could be quite expensive. Tongin Market Dosirak (Korean lunch box) Café is for those who want to eat a variety of food at a reasonable price, while supporting the local market. With ₩5,000 (about 4.50 USD) you... Continue reading →

A Subway Ride to Jeju Island

by Justine // July 27, 2012 // No Comments

Jeju, the southernmost and biggest island of Korea, is a popular summer destination for Koreans and foreigners alike. But even if you don’t have the plane ticket to get there, you don’t have to miss out on the island experience.... Continue reading →

My Shaved Ice Marathon

by Justine // June 22, 2012 // No Comments

On Tuesday, which turned out to be the hottest June day in twelve years (33.5 °C), I invited my mom to a grand tour of shaved ice, or bingsu. My plan was this: eat icy desserts all day without eating... Continue reading →

“When lost, follow the tourists”

by Justine // June 8, 2012 // No Comments

One doesn’t need to be a Taoist to be justified in aimless wanderings. After going through an extra busy week, I decided to calm my nerves by taking a stroll at a neighborhood where everything is slower and more aesthetically... Continue reading →

Too Cool to be Noodles

by Justine // May 25, 2012 // 4 Comments

When the weather changes from cold to hot, you see changes not only in what people wear, but also what they eat. Since Korea has a very humid and intense summer it’s not surprising to find icy desserts and drinks... Continue reading →

10 Things I Saw Today: An Unusual Day with Unusual Encounters

by Justine // May 10, 2012 // 8 Comments

Some days are simply memorable. April 28th of 2012 was like that to me. My typical day doesn’t consist of friends from other cities visiting, but when they do, I’m really happy to tag along and show them around. I... Continue reading →

Transitory Tales: Learning to Live with Multiple Cultures within You

by Justine // April 13, 2012 // 4 Comments

“Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson A cheerful fortuneteller in an old part of town once told me it’s in my... Continue reading →