Category Myeongdong
Lounge on 6 – Great Drinks in a Relaxed Atmosphere Overlooking the Myeongdong Madness
High above the clouds, that is where I want to be. Although it is only six floors above the bustling chaos of Myeongdong, it might as well be on another planet. The calm, soothing atmosphere complete with relaxing jazz music and candlelight is as far away from Myeongdong as one can get. The night was […]
Myeongdong Market Exits 6 and 8 – Sifting Through the Madness and Absorbing the Excitement
Fake noses, tons of great street food, cheap imported socks and famous name brands all wrapped up in the excitement of the heart of the city defines Myeongdong. Arguably the most famous of all the markets, Myeongdong is packed with tourists from around Asia and the locals as well. Got a kid in a stroller […]
Myeongdong Gyoja (명동 교자) – Delicious Kalguksu (칼국수) in the Heart of Myeongdong
So many places in this beautiful city, but so little time. It had been awhile since we’ve ventured into the craziness known as Myeongdong. But it was a beautiful day, so we decided to venture out and grab some Kalguksu (칼국수) which is perfect as the days begin to cool. Myeongdong Gyoja is a legendary […]
N Seoul Tower – Love Is In The Air Up There
N Seoul Tower has a special meaning for my wife and I. We were actually suppose to go there on our second, but the weather was too crappy, so we decided to say inside and watch bootlegged copies of movies (4 for 10000KRW. NICEUH!!) Five years later to the day, after marriage and a child, […]
Baekje Samgyetang (백제 삼계탕) – Chicken Soup for the Asian Seoul in Myeongdong
The long summer days of going out at 7pm and still seeing the sun in the sky have been gone for quite sometime now. The chill that used to tease us at night, is now lingering in the day like a drunken uncle lingers around a turkey at Thanksgiving. Although it is still technically fall, […]
Derek Versus Lonely Planet 