Makkoli Making Tour with Worknplay

Just recently, I joined Worknplay for another one of their jolly touring events (held on a monthly basis): a visit to Baedari Korean Traditional Wine Museum - 배다리 박물관 near Wondang Station, exit 6. We walked towards the museum, upon meeting at the station around 10am, along a charming street lined with fully bloomed cherry trees. Making [...]

Seoul Pillow Fight Day @ City Hall Plaza

17:20, and one man stands alone, bright yellow pillow under one arm and silently waiting. I see other foreigners nearby, perhaps too afraid for combat but came to observe anyway. Besides, what else is there to do on a Saturday afternoon…or at least until the sun sets and dance clubs/bars open? Jordi Sanchez, creator of [...]

Xmas Cake Cookery Class (Dec. 10, 2009)

Here are pictures from a baking class I took at Seorae’s Global Center. Unfortunately their name was misleading, as we didn’t bake any cake. More like cookies and other chocolaty sweets. We also had to share one oven!I wouldn’t necessarily recommend this particular class to anyone but if you’re looking to make new friends and [...]

SIBA, Seoul’s International Bakery Fair (Nov. 1, 2009)

If you haven’t already attended any of COEX’s almost daily exhibits, you’re missing out. Imagine your past favorite places to go as a child, comic fairs, parks, car shows, electronics, food extravaganzas, etc. Now imagine being able to go to them all for the low, low price of free! It is very real, and very [...]