Monthly Archives: July 2014
Lotte Hotel Jeju Part 1 – The Rooms, Directions from Jeju International and the Pools
I have to break this into two parts, it was just a huge hotel with lots to do and cover. Lotte Hotel Jeju is the crown jewel of the Jungmun Resort district of Seogwipo on the south side of beautiful Jeju. An almost Vegas-like hotel, Lotte Jeju is extravagant with so many amenities that it […]
Jungmun Saekdal Beach in Seogwipo Jeju – A Small, Cozy Beach on Jeju’s South Shore
On Friday, I decided to get off the resort and do a little exploring. The Lotte Hotel overlooks this beautiful beach. I spend only a couple of hours at the beach, but my limited time was enjoyable. It was nice getting away from the resort, wiggling my toes in the sand and breathing in some […]
Wolmido Park (월미도 공원) in Incheon – A Serene and Calming Walk on a Summer’s Day
After an a day of bustling Chinatown, we decided to take it down a notch and head to Wolmido Park in Incheon. Wolmido was an actually an island that has been connected to Incheon and is now marketed as a leisure area of Incheon. Wolmido has multiple restaurants, an observatory, an amusement park, love motels […]
Coreanos in Apgujeong – Excellent Mexican Fusion in the Heart of Seoul
The Mexican scene in Seoul has come a long way since I first arrived several years ago. Restaurants such as Vatos and Don Charly have really upped the ante in terms of quality. Coreanos has now fully entrenched themselves in this category. However, they could use a little work in the service department. How to get […]
Tips for surviving your first year in Korea
Originally posted on whatawaygook:
Two of my friends are getting ready to come to Korea. They asked me to write a blog on how to survive your first year here. It’s been a while since it was my first year so I took to Facebook to ask my friends. I was astonished at the replies…
Bonny’s Pub in HBC – A Great Choice for Pizza and Brews
Bonny’s was supposed to the be the first stop on a craft beer tour, but as many of my tours involving the brew, it ended prematurely and without any type of coherent documentation. That said, we did have a great time at Bonny’s and really enjoyed their pizza. Bonny’s selection of beers, including craft beers […]
The Harbor Park Hotel in Incheon – Great Location. Excellent Front Desk. Terrible Room Service.
Like a beacon of light in the midst, The Harbor Park Hotel illuminates against the darkness of the harbors of Incheon. The Harbor Park Hotel is one of Incheon’s most modern and sophisticated hotels. It’s location is great, right next to Chinatown and about a five minute walk from the Incheon Station. However for all of […]
Good Morning Vietnam – A Calming Bowl of Pho in Nowon
Jill and I were getting sick of the Korean, American and Italian scenes, so we decided to head up to an old favorite in Nowon. Now, Nowon is not exactly known for its culinary scene, but there have been a couple of places popping up here and there which gives it a little variety. One […]
Jayu Park in Incheon – General MacArthur Watching Over the Good People of Korea
I though this post was appropriate considering it is the fourth of July. Happy Independence Day to all our American readers and of course to my amazing American family, which includes my favorite Yank, my wife Jill! Baby, I love the look the Koreans give you when you fire your gun off the rooftop of our […]
Slow Garden at Hansung University Station – An Underwhelming Brunch Experience
One of the last stops in the Lonely Planet Seoul’s “Northern Section” for restaurants, at least from an international variety. We have had our eye on Slow Garden for quite some time, especially since we have been exploring the Hyehwa and Hansung University areas more frequently. The Slow Garden experience: overpriced and stagnant. Also, there […]
Derek Versus Lonely Planet 