Published on October 6, 2017 at Mitch’s blog Koreans have a saying, “Eat once in Jeonju, and you’ll be spoiled for life.” The city of 600,000, which is the capital of North Jeolla province, is a UNESCO Creative City for its gastronomical heritage. On a visit this past July, I was excited to taste Jeonju’s…
Published in Roads & Kingdoms on July 5, 2017 Vodka in Seoul On Friday nights in college towns across the United States, one is sure to find house parties, or bars full of collegiate youngsters getting down and unwinding at the end of a long week. In Seoul, things are a little different. Seoul has a “private…
Published on May 16, 2017 at Mitch’s blog May is the month of college parties in Seoul. At 5 pm on a Friday night, May 12, students dressed in Hogwarts School of Wizardry cloaks were taping ribbons onto the street in Sinchon district, along with signs and arrows. Others dressed as characters from Hiyao Miyazaki films…
Published on May 2, 2017 at Mitch’s blog Go to the basement of a commercial building in Seoul, down the stairwell with a row of about a dozen signs with images of slender women, microphones, and hearts, and you will find yourself in a world of karaoke establishments. Inside a room with peeling rose-printed wallpaper,…
Published in Roads & Kingdoms on April 26, 2017 Beer in Seoul The long, grassy square in front of Gwanghwamun gate was filled with people raising candles and waving signs. Some were sitting on the grass enjoying beer or soju and snacks. At the very front was a stage where rock and pop artists performed. “Alright, it’s a glorious…