Korea: my life, my story: March 2014

Monday, March 31, 2014

마포갈매기 [Mapo Galmaegi] in Suwon

마포갈매기 - The Egg Ring Joint
2014/03/15 @ 북수원 [North Suwon]

In our little seedy district near home (파장동 [Pajang-dong]), there is a wide array of food and interesting night locations. We have come to fondly call this restaurant the Egg Ring Joint, because around the grill, there is a little lip that they pour an egg mixture into. It's excellent, because you can simply eat your meat and, at the same time, munch on some eggs. Another added bonus to this restaurant is that they have the best kimchi, and it's served with tofu. Perfect combo.

( 반찬 [sides] )

( CJ was happy to be there. )

( Snackin' & cookin' go hand in hand. )

( The restaurant )

( Some empty booths )

( A spoonful of egg and kimchi )

( The "spicy" 마포갈비 )

( Going for drinks after. )

Suwon 회식 Camping Like Suwon Bluewings Le Saigon

How to get to 마포갈매기:

Sungkyunkwan University Station [성균관대역] (Seoul Subway Line 1) - Exit 1

Go out exit 1 and show the taxi driver this map.

For more on my life in Korea, check out my tumblr account: Public Intox in Korea

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Saturday, March 29, 2014

Pauly's Last Night in Hongdae - A Video by CJ Houston

Pauly's Last Night in Hongdae

Paul was a great guy that worked with me for a long time. He landed himself a job teaching back home in Scotland, so he had to call it quits finally. He has and will continue to be greatly missed. CJ Houston made this great video from his send off in 홍대 [Hongdae].

(For more Korea videos, check out CJ's YouTube Channel or visit my YouTube Channel. )

Suwon, See? The Beat Generation Club Spot Hongdae Video

How to get to Hongdae:

Hongik University Station [홍대입구역] (Seoul Subway Line 2) - Exit 9 / Exit 8

Exit 9 is the most common exit that will take you straight to the fun. I personally like exit 8; it's a little farther away from the action, but far less busy.

( This is a map of some notable 홍대 [Hongdae] Spots )

For more on my life in Korea, check out my tumblr account: Public Intox in Korea

Feel free to comment or email me with questions or comments: spenser.r.ford@gmail.com

Friday, March 28, 2014

St. Patrick's Day 2014 - 신도림 [Sindorim]

St. Patty's Day
2014/03/15 @ 신도림 [Sindorim]

I missed the Saint Patrick's Day celebration last year, but I went in 2011 & 2012. It was nice to get out an see some old friends and meet some new ones. I actually had plans after the event, so I remained sober and took some photos. It's a fun time, because there are people dancing and musicians playing fun dancy music.

( The area is a big amphitheater. )

( The dance crowd started out pretty darn small. )

( A lot of people were all decked out for the holiday. )

( An Irish dinosaur )

( One of the musicians )

( PINWHEELS )

( Another one dressed up )

( Some more musicians )

( I ran into Calvin & got to meet Matt and his daughter. )

( I hadn't seen Danny in nearly a year. )

( I also ran into Jake, one of Drew's frat brothers. )

( His friends were all pretty hilarious. )

( Derek decided that we were best friends. )

( I like how all the pictures morphed from photos of two people to four people... )

( ...to seven people. )

( This guy was harassed a great deal, but he was a good sport. )

( See! He's in the background posing. )

( Another group photo. I'm sorry everyone, I don't remember all your names. You'll have to help me out with those next time we run into each other. )

( HA. This picture started with two people as well. )

( Matt posed with somebody's pizza fail. )

( I'm not entirely sure how a bird and giraffe related to St. Patty's, but I liked it. )

( This dude hung around for quite awhile. )

( Derek and... I think her name was Nicola. )

St. Patty's 2011 St. Patty's 2012 Scavenger Hunt 아침고요 Garden

How to get to Hongdae:

Sindorim Station [신도림역] (Seoul Subway Lines 1 & 2) - Exit 9 / Exit 8

Walk out exit 1, and you'll be in the plaza.

For more on my life in Korea, check out my tumblr account: Public Intox in Korea

Feel free to comment or email me with questions or comments: spenser.r.ford@gmail.com

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Bar 다 [Bar Da] - Hongdae [홍대]

( A shot from the backside that faces the busy street of pedestrians )

The Best Bar in Korea - Bar 다
2014/03/08 @ 홍대 [Hongdae]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. This is, by far, the best bar in Korea. I love the atmosphere, the drinks, and especially the bartenders. They make me feel right at home every time I show up.