Monthly Archives: April 2016

When you give a whale a macaroon

Let me be clear that I have never been to France.  I have never had macaroons created by a master chef.  I am not the person to judge the quality of a pastry.  But these macaroons were delicious and the … Continue reading

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When the yellow dust hits

Ever heard of yellow dust?  I hadn’t until I moved to Korea.  Every year around springtime, all the dust and sand from the desert in Mongolia and China gets carried to Korea by strong winds.  Sometimes you can see the … Continue reading

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Organic strawberries and a Hiking fail

There are countless activities in Seoul.  You could probably live here for your whole life and still not see every neighborhood.  But Seoul is not the end-all-be-all of Korea. I went on a tour organized by WINK to a strawberry … Continue reading

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Insadong: all the knick knacks you could ever want

Seoul is a busy city, and everything boils to a crescendo on the weekend.  Insadong is packed every Saturday and Sunday but it didn’t stop me from enjoying the area. Central Seoul, especially north of the Han River, has more … Continue reading

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