Did you know that Koreans consume the largest amount of alcohol in the world? It’s no surprise given that drinking is part of work culture and cheap liquor can be bought 24 hours a day in your nearest convenience store. However, did you know that Korea also has a lot of alcohol etiquette when it …
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Food is one of the best doorways to discovering the significance of many Korean celebrations. I first arrived in Korea days before one of the biggest holidays, Seollal, the Luna New Year. Intrigued by the idea of what to eat in Seoul on special occasions, I set out to understand the culture behind Seollal and …
I was twenty-five and living in Shanghai when I discovered coffee. After two years together at the time, Jess had finally convinced me to try it. Naturally, after having taken my first sip, I pledged a lifetime of prayer to the coffee gods and vowed to experience everything the world of coffee had to offer …
Seoul is a vibrant city known for its nightlife. Whether you end up in Gangnam, Itaewon, Hongdae, or somewhere else, you are sure to have a good time out late. But, when you’re ready to call it a night, what do you do? Where do you go? Out late? Here’s how to get home safely …
Travelling to Xi’an is an amazing experience for so many reasons and, when it comes to eating, Xi’an boasts a unique and diverse cuisine that will provide you with plenty of mouthwatering options. Xi’an people are passionate about their food and it shines through in the multitude of delicious dishes you can try. Most of …
Party Pop quiz! It’s Saturday night in Seoul. What are you going to do? If you answered C, then you’re in luck. Most cities that I’ve been to in the world typically have one “downtown core” where there is a vibrant nightlife. The beautiful thing about Seoul is that there isn’t one “downtown” where you …
It all begins when I spot a photo in another teacher’s classroom. It shows his wife and two children in what I assume are Mongolian or Tibetan robes, smiling in front of a vast green landscape. I must admit I’m not an expert on cultural clothing, but the fact that we are in Shanghai definitely …