Wed June 2nd was an election day in Korea and most individuals had the day off in order to go place their votes. I had been in Seoul for almost a month and had tasted some of the local Korean beers. Most we’re too light for my taste (Hite, Hite Prime, Max, Cass, Cafri). The import tax on foreign beers and alcohol is still pretty high if what I was told is correct so it’s hard to find a good variety of beers at the local corner stores. Continue reading
NamSan park, seclusion in the city
Walking home from the Noryangjin fish market; after having crossed the mighty Han river, then through one of Seoul’s red light districts, continuing past the Itaewon neighborhood I finally reached the south entrance of Namsan park. The Namsan park is located all around the base of the Namsan mountain which has on its top the famous N Seoul tower that I talked about in Continue reading
No – Ryang – Jin Fish Market, Seoul South Korea
The NoRyangJin fish market.
What’s there to say about one of the largest fish markets I have ever seen? Well it was definitely a fun experience. Myself and another Canadian friend had gone searching for this place the previous day but ended up taking a left when we should of taken a right. That is to say we ended up walking in the wrong direction. Continue reading
Kraze burger, Seoul South Korea
A few years ago had you told me “I know this great burger restaurant” I would of brushed off the statement with a look of “what can be so good about a burger place?”. However over the past few years I have been a vocal supporter of “La Paryse” a hole in the wall diner in downtown Montreal which serves up one of the best burger and fries I have had the pleasure of eating.
Since then I’m a little bit more open minded about trying out burger restaurants. Continue reading
Pizzarium, I love you! Seoul South Korea
While walking home from our failed attempt to locate the Noryangjin fish market with my Canadian friend we stopped in the Itaewon neighborhood in search of some Mexican food. The Itaewon neighborhood is near a large US military base, is a popular western bar scene and has several restaurants that cater to “western” taste. I don’t particularly enjoy this neighborhood because of the very reasons mentioned above Continue reading