Korea: my life, my story

Monday, September 21, 2015

Manseok Park [만석공원] in Suwon [수원]

The Park in my Neighborhood
2015.07.05 @ 수원 만석공원 [Manseok Park, Suwon]

This is the park I walk in frequently. There's a nice lake, various types of recreational facilities (including a skate park) trees, flowers, ball courts, and even a stage for performances. It's a nice place to visit.

( A box lady along the way )

( Families and couple are always out and about. )

( An angry dog on the outskirts )

( Hanil Town is right by the park. )

( Sunset )

( Flowers )

( Selfie in a mirror )

화로구이 [samgyeopsal] Paldalmun Market Gyeongbokgung Suwon Hwaseong

How to get to the Manseok Park:

Hwaseo Station [화서역] (Seoul Subway Line 1) - Exit 1

Go out Exit 1 and follow this map. You can also take a taxi to Manseok Park. Just say "Manseok Gong-won ka-ju-se-you." [만석공원 가주세요]

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Points of Interest in Suwon & Seoul

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Arigato Momma - Ramen in Suwon [수원]

Arigato Momma - A Ramen Shop in Buk-Suwon [북수원]
2015.07.05 @ 북수원 한일타운 [Hanil Town, Buk-Suwon]

Lately, I've been going on really long walks, and this has aided in the discovery of some new restaurants and locations around Suwon. I'd heard about Arigato Momma from a few other friends, but I'd never been able to find it. It's a Japanese ramen restaurant about a fifteen minute walk from my house. It wasn't my favorite ramen, but it definitely did the job of satisfying my ramen craving.

( Ramen & Beer)

( This shelving was modeled after the Osaka subway system. )

( Summer Menu )

Hongdae Ramen Paldalmun Market Suwon Hwaseong Honey Samgyeopsal

How to get Arigato Momma:

Hwaseo Station [화서역] (Seoul Subway Line 1) - Exit 1

Go out exit 1 and follow this map, or you can take a taxi to KT Wiz Park. You can tell a taxi driver this. "Suwon KT Wiz Park ka-ju-se-yo." "수원 KT 위즈 파크 가주세요." It's across the street from KT Wiz Park.

( This is what the restaurant looks like. It's on the 2nd floor. )

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Points of Interest in Suwon & Seoul

Monday, September 14, 2015

Monkey Beach 2 in Apgujeong [압구정]

Monkey Beach 2
2015.07.04 @ 압구정 [Apgujeong, Seoul]

On the Fourth of July, we went out to Blake & Nahee's wedding. Because we were all dressed up in ties and such, we decided to go out to the ritzier area of town. We took to subway out to Apgujeong [압구정] Rodeo for some drinks. We ended up at Monkey Beach 2; it's considerably quieter than Monkey Beach or Monkey Beach: Dugout. We had a nice time drinking and playing darts.

( Brendon )

( Ellen )

( Matt )

( Andy )

( Wyatt )

( Ellen )

( CJ )

LG Twins Han River Dos Tacos - Gangnam Gangnam at Night

How to get Monkey Beach 2:

Apgujeong Rodeo Station [압구정로데오역] (Seoul Subway Bundang Line [분당선]) - Exit 6

Go out exit 6, and you can follow this map. It's only about two minutes on foot. OR turn the corner for the original Monkey Beach or Bunker by Monkey Beach.

( Monkey Beach 2 looks like this. )

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

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Points of Interest in Suwon & Seoul

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Blake & Nahee's Wedding

Blake & Nahee's Wedding
2015.07.04 @ 학동 in 서울 [Hak-dong, Seoul]

I've been to a few weddings since arriving in Korea, but not many. I had the pleasure of being invited to Blake and Nahee's wedding on the Fourth of July. It was out near Gang-nam, and it was quite nice. We enjoy some good people, good food, and good drinks.