Holiday Gifts for Cigar Lovers

December 19, 2007

Vince Lee and Steve Jette wrote a terrific guest article for Seoul Steves readers about choosing a last-minute holiday gift for the cigar enthusiast in your life. Maska’s carries all of the items featured in the article.

Max Benjamin Mini Cigar Bar / Travel Humidifiers

Last Minute Christmas Gifts for the Cigar Enthusiast
by Maska’s Cigar – J.W. Marriott Hotel
The 12 days of Christmas are ticking down, and perhaps you might be under some pressure to choose presents for a coworker, a friend, or that special someone in your life. If he or she happens to smoke cigars, or would be interested in learning about the cigar culture, a gift of cigars or cigar accessories would be quite appropriate and well appreciated.
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Written by Skinny · Filed Under Features, Guest Writer

ROKon Magazine

December 13, 2007

Have you checked out ROKon lately?

You should. It’s starting to rise above the fold to become one of the more professional-looking expat rags in Korea. In other words, it’s starting to look like a “real” magazine. I wonder if they plan to start charging money soon. The only problem would be that they’d likely lose a lot of the expat readership if they did.

Anyway, check it out.

Written by Skinny · Filed Under Music

Christmas events

December 13, 2007

I’ve gotta say, Dan over at Epicouragous in Seoul, is doing a fine job with his blog.

He recently posted a list of Christmas dining events, of which, I expect I will attend a couple.

Also his review of Buddha’s Belly in Itaewon is as unique and entertaining as it is informative. I’ve been to Buddha’s Belly. The food was okay, but not great. You know what else wasn’t great? The curly hair I found in my food and still having to pay full price…

Written by Skinny · Filed Under Events, Dining

Time to hit the Slopes…Guide to Skiing and Boarding in Korea

December 10, 2007

The JoongAng Ilbo put out a guide last week about where to go in Korea for the best Skiing and Snowboarding. The article is here.

My personal favorite is YongPyong Resort. I went there quite a few times last season. I would wake up at the crack of dawn, get out over to Lotte World(you can also catch the bus near Express Bus Terminal) to catch the 4am bus–Sleep on the bus, and be on the lift by 9am. In my opinion, the AM sessions are the best by far in Korea–the runs just get more and more packed as the day goes on. After a day of boarding, head back to the bus. Take the 4pm bus and you’re home by 8:30. Not too bad, if you ask me.

There are a few renovated and new resorts this season. Stay tuned for updates on them. Readers: if you have any personal favorites, please let us know. Also if you have any advice in regards to going skiing/boarding–let us know.

Oh yeah, if you have big feet like I do–bring your own equipment from your home country. The odds of finding it in Korea are slim to none–all my stuff is ordered and shipped to Korea.

Written by SpicySteve · Filed Under R&R