Itaewon is changing fast. A little too fast in my opinion and not necessarily for the better. It’s as if the Koreans are trying to strip down the nitty gritty ambiance which gave this area it’s authentic, down-to-earth character and transform it into another luxe, backboneless, overpriced shopping area. Myeongdong, Chungdam, Garuso-gil, Gangnam…I mean, don’t we [...]
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Vivid Impressions
Posted: May 25, 2011 in attended, clubs and parties, events, seminars and groupsTags: Cat Claw Tattoo-Z, Ilsan, Ink Bomb, 서울 플레툰 쿤스할레, 잉크밤, live music concert, Platoon Kunsthalle, rockabilly, Seoul, Super Ultra Great Ink, Tattoo Convention, The Rocktigers
If you’re going to do something, do it BIG. That was the impression I was left with at The 3rd Annual Ink Bomb International Tattoo Convention at Platoon Kunsthalle. Why?
Shake Your Hips to Rhyme & Rhythm
Posted: March 23, 2011 in attended, clubs and parties, eventsTags: event, Fundraiser, hip hop live, Hongdae Clubbing, Korea, Korea Unwed Mothers and Families Association, party, rapping, Rhyme & Rhythm, Seoul, Vagina Monologues
Last weekend was a double whammy; with foreigners gettin’ their drink-on earlier than normal in celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day at Seoul’s annual parade near Insadong. Then for most, it was off to the usual night hot spot, Itaewon to continue the debauchery. Having went and been exposed to two previous years of chaos – a sea of green, [...]
V-Day at Platoon Flea Market
Posted: March 20, 2011 in attended, clubs and parties, events, weekender guideTags: 2011, 2월 12일 2011년, Bling Magazine, 블링 플래툰 나이트 플리마켓, february 12, Flea Market, 한국미혼모가족협회, Korea, Korean Unwed Mothers and Families Association, KUMFA, live rock music, missmammamia, Night, Platoon Kunsthalle, rock bands, Rock Tigers, Seoul, Total Assholes, V-Day, Vagina Monologues, Vol 17
Vagina Monologues attends their first night flea market with Platoon! The venue, a choppy army-esk bomb shed of a compound was last night’s home to Seoul’s very own V-Day volunteers. Number 20, an approximately 3 by 6 square foot space on the 3rd floor near the corner entrance became our humble abode for the next [...]
WDF 2011 – The Official Press Release
Posted: March 20, 2011 in attended, clubs and parties, events, out of seoul, rants and raves, weekender guideTags: 5th World DJ Festival, 상상공장, Seoul, WDJ Fest
Here’s the official press release for the 5th World DJ Festival! Are you seriously ready for this?! If not click on the audio link and… wait for it…wait for it…shake your hips like a pretty rave girl!! 국내 최대 일렉트로닉 뮤직 페스티벌 온다! 2박 3일간 국내외 참여 아티스트 총 208팀 축제 파라다이스‘제5회 월드DJ페스티벌’개최 21세 슈퍼 [...]
World DJ Festival – Starry Night Promo Party
Posted: March 14, 2011 in attended, clubs and parties, events, out of seoul, weekender guideTags: Hongdae, Jagermeister, Korea, Nanji Park, party for foreigners, Seoul, Silent Disco, World DJ Festival, Yangpyeong
It’s back again, for the 5th year; World DJ Festival 2011!!! And this year, I’m a part of the 21cRMP team so look forward to seeing lots more promos including this Saturday’s Silent Disco event with tons of great prizes at the Hongdae Playground. Check out the flier below. There’s also a pre-party scheduled for [...]
2010 Seoul Lantern Festival Is Back!
Posted: October 19, 2010 in attended, events, weekender guideTags: 2010 Seoul Lantern Festival, 2010서울세계등축제, Autumn, Cheonggycheon, Fall, Gwanghwamun, Seoul, Seoul Plaza, things to do in Korea
Went last year and took some great photos; to get into that (every nearing) holiday mood. The weather was chilly enough for love birds to stroll arm-in-arm, see ones breath as they laugh and giggle with friends and enjoy a hot cup of bitter sweet coffee or cocoa under the bridge. Don’t miss it!
My first of many with Seoul Hiking Group
Posted: August 5, 2010 in attended, rants and raves, seminars and groups, weekender guideTags: Bulamsan, Danggogae Station, expat community, expat group, 당고개, 미가담, 불암산, Facebook, hiking in seoul, Hwarangdae Station, 수락산, 폭포식당, 화랑대, Korea, mountain climbing, Seoul, Seoul Hiking Group, Suraksan, waterfalls
Ever thought it might be time to get off that lazy butt of yours, make new friends, or breakaway from the norm? Well consider killing two birds with one stone by practicing a tried and true method made popular by the lovely ajimas and ajushies of Korea – hiking. This time around, I decided to [...]
